Priyency Yadav (XII, ‘B’)

Life is not always as easy as we predict it to be. As we age, life often feels more difficult. It can be annoying and maddening. Perhaps, it is a universal human experience to feel frustration at various times and over different things which can be traumatizing for which we can feel messed up and consumed by every little thing. But life is not always meaningful without problems and prides. It’s strange, isn’t it? The very things we want to avoid - pain, confusion, disappointment - are also what shape us into a more resilient people. Without the struggle, the victories wouldn’t feel as sweet. Without the breakdowns, the breakthroughs wouldn't matter. Once we are born, we have to capture things that are realistic such as the sweet pain and joy, mess and meaning, which often exist side by side. It's the chaos that teaches us how strong we are, how deeply we can feel, and how much we can grow through every step of our life.

आयुष श्रेष्ठ
कक्षा ३ ’जी’

उत्तर चीन दक्षिण भारत 
बिचमा हिमाल
हिमाल काख सुन्दर शान्त
मेरो देश नेपाल
हिमाल पहाड मधेस तराई
क्या राम्रो मिलेको
आफ्नै छ भाषा आफ्नै छ भेष
विश्वले चिनेको
भृकुटी, सीता, बुद्धको देश
शान्तिको संसार
गुराँस फुल्ने, मुनाल डुल्ने
क्या राम्रो नेपाल ।

सिद्धि मिश्र 

सानो ठूलो, तिमी म,
सबैलाई चाहिने र
खोजेको कुरा पाइन्छ सबै
नपाइने के छ र !

रेडियो र टिभी
अब चाहिँदैन
चिठी र पत्रपत्रिका
अब चाहिँदैन ।

तर मोबाइल हानिकारक
पनि हुन सक्छ धेरै हे¥यो भने तिम्रो
आँखा दुख्न सक्छ ।
 

सर्जक : आश्रव सापकोटा
कक्षा ३ ‘जी’

आमा, तिमी धेरै राम्री
आमा, तिमी धेरै चाम्री ।
तिमी मेरो प्राण हो 
तिमी मेरो रक्षाको वाण हो । 
तिमीले मलाई जन्मायौ
तिमीले नै मलाई हुर्कायौ
तिमी नै गर्छौ रक्षा
तिमीले नै लिन्छौ कक्षा ।
तिमी नै हो मेरो जन्म
तिमी नै हो मेरो कर्म ।
तिमी नै मेरो शक्ति
तिमी नै मेरो भक्ति
तिमी मेरो माया
तिमी नै मेरो छाया ।

रियान्शु पौडेल ३ जी’ 

जानीराख साथीहरू, सन् उन्नाइस सय तीन,
मोबाइल फोनको आविस्कार भएको त्यो दिन,
अमेरिकी मार्टिन कुपरले गरे आविष्कार
कुरा गर्ने, गेम खेल्ने नचाइने तार

पढ्न पनि मिल्छ यसमा गीत पनि सुन्न
भिडियो हेर्न मिल्छ तर धेरै हेर्न हुन्न 
पसल त्यहीँ सामान सबै अर्डर गर्न पाइने
पैसा तिर्ने मोबाइलबाटै बैंक किन धाउने,

गरौँ हामी सबै यसको सही उपयोग
समस्यामा पार्न सक्छ गरे गलत प्रयोग

सर्जक : सिद्धि मिश्र 
कक्षा : ३ ’जी

आमा तिमी कति राम्री
आमा तिमी कति प्यारी
तिमी जस्तो माया गर्ने 
कोही छैन कतै पनि । 

म बिरामी पर्दा 
जागेर बस्थ्यौ रातभरि
तिमी जस्तो माया गर्ने 
कोही छैन कतै पनि ।

तिम्रै छोरी भई,
जन्मिन चाहन्छु सबै जुनी
तिमी जस्तो माया गर्ने 
कोही छैन कतै पनि ।

आमा तिमी कति राम्री
आमा तिमी कति प्यारी ।

आश्रव सापकोटा 

सानो यन्त्र हातमा विश्वको रहस्य अटाउँछ,
डिजिटल दुनियाँमा संसारलाई जादुझैँ जोडाउँछ,
सन्देश लेख्न, फोन गर्न हुन्छ यसबाट सजिलो, 
शिक्षा दिन्छ ज्ञान दिन्छ बनाउँछ हामीलाई हँसिलो ।

पढ्न सक्छौँ’ किताब पनि, भिडियो हेर्न सक्छौँ,
नयाँ कुरा सिक्नलाई, इन्टरनेट चलाउन सक्छौँ
ज्ञानको सागर हातैमा छ, खोजे पुग्छ उत्तर 
तर दुरुपयोग ग¥यौँ भने हुन्छ जीवन खतरा ।

सबैसँग बोल्न सजिलो टाढा भए पनि
तर लत बस्यो भने बन्छ बाधक अनि 
सजग बनाँै, मोबाइल राम्रो हो,
तर दुरुपयोग गर्यो भने, आफैलाई हानिकारक हो ।

मोबाइल राम्रो साधन हो बुझेर गरौँ प्रयोग,
पढाइमा उपयोग गरे हुन्छ हाम्रो जीवनमा सहयोग 

नामः अक्सत श्रेष्ठ 
कक्षा : १०
नेपाली निबन्ध
→ प्रविधि भनेको वैज्ञानिक ज्ञान र आविष्कारहरूको उपयोग गरी नयाँ उपकरण प्रणाली र प्रक्रियाहरूको विकास गर्ने विधि हो । यसले मानव जीवनलाई सरल, सुविधाजनक र प्रभावकारी बनाउँछ । प्राविधिक शिक्षा भन्नाले यस्ता प्राविधिक ज्ञान, सिप र प्रविधिहरूको माध्यमबाट व्यक्तिलाई आधुनिकरणतर्फ लग्ने शिक्षा प्रणाली हो । यस्तो प्रकारको शिक्षा प्रणाली आजभोलिको मुख्य आवश्यकता बनिसकेको छ । यस्तो शिक्षा प्रणालीको प्रयोग गदा धेरै फाइदाहरू पनि प्राप्त गर्न सकिन्छ ।
प्राविधिक शिक्षा आजको आवश्यकता बन्नुका धेरै कारणहरू मध्ये रोजगारी  आत्मनिर्भरता पनि एक हो । प्राविधिक शिक्षाका कारण धेरै रोजगारीका अवसरहरूको सिर्जना गर्न सकिन्छ । आजभोलिको यस आधुनिक युगमा प्राविधिक रोजगारहरू धेरै प्रचलनमा आएका छन् ।  यस्ता रोजगारीहरु प्राप्त उनिका निम्ति प्राविधिक शिक्षा धेरै आवश्यक रहेको छ । यसका साथसाथै प्राविधिक शिक्षाका कारण हाल युवापुस्ताहरू छिटै आत्मनिर्भर बनिरहेका छन् । प्राविधिक शिक्षाले मानिसलाई विश्वभरिको रोजगारीको अवसर पनि प्रदान गर्दछ । यसरी प्रविधिसँग मिलेर प्राविधिक शिक्षा प्राप्त गर्ने व्यक्ति जीवनमा अवश्य पनि सफल हुन्छ । त्यसैले प्राविधिक शिक्षा आजको आवश्यकता बन्न पुगेको छ ।
प्राविधिक शिक्षा आजको आवश्यकता बन्नुको अर्को कारण आर्थिक र सामाजिक विकास पनि हो । प्राविधिक शिक्षाको महतबाट सामाजिक परिवर्तन तथा सुधार तीव्र गतिमा ल्याउन सकिन्छ। प्राविधिक शिक्षा भएको मानिसले इन्टरनेट र सामाजिक सञ्जालको प्रयोगबाट समाजमा जनचेतना र विभिन्न जानकारीहरू प्रदान गर्न सक्षम हुन्छ । प्राविधिक शिक्षा भएको व्यक्तिले प्रविधिको सहायताले आफ्नो देशका विशेषताहरू बारे प्रचारप्रसार गरी पर्यटन क्षेत्रको विकास गर्न सक्छ । यसले गर्दा कुनै पनि देशले आर्थिक विकास छिटै प्राप्त गर्न सक्छ । यति मात्र नभेर प्राविधिक शिक्षा प्राप्त गरेको व्यक्तिले प्रविधिको सहायताले विश्वभरिको ज्ञान र सिप आर्जन गर्न सक्छ । जसले गर्दा त्यस व्यक्तिले समाज र सम्पूर्ण विश्वका कार–लागि टेवा प्रयाउने काममा संलग्न भएर सफलता र प्रसिद्धि प्राप्त गर्ने सक्छ । त्यसैले पनि प्राविधिक शिक्षा आजको आवश्यकता बनेको छ ।
प्राविधिक शिक्षा आजको आवश्यकता बन्नुको अर्को कारण वातावरण संरक्षण र दिगोपनमा सहयोग प्रदान गर्नु पनि हो । प्राविधिक शिक्षा प्राप्त गरेको व्यक्तिले नयाँ प्राविधिक आविष्कारहरूमार्फत वातावरण मैत्री दिगो विकासलाई प्राथमिकता दिन सक्छ । नवीकरणीय ऊर्जाको स्रोतहरूको प्राविधिक रूपमा सपयोग गरी वातावरण संरक्षण– मा टेवा पुग्ने छ । सफल नवप्रवर्तनको सहायताले वातावरण संरक्षण– लाई पनि प्रविधिसँग जोड्न सकिन्छ । यसबाट वातावरणीय समस्याहरूको समाधान पनि उचित रूपमा उनि सकिन्छ । त्यसैले पनि प्राविधिक शिक्षा आजको आवश्यकता बनेको छ ।
अतः प्राविधिक शिक्षा यस आधुनिक युगमा नभई नहुने तत्त्वका रूपमा बनिसकेको छ । परिवर्तन संसारको नियम हो, “यो भनाइलाई हृदयङ्गम झै गरी मानिसहरूले प्राविधिक शिक्षालाई आत्मसाथ गरी आधुनिकीकरणको परिवर्तनमा संलग्न हुनु पर्दछ । यसका लागि प्राविधिक शिक्षाको महत्व १२ आवश्यकता बारे सम्पूर्ण मानिसहरुलाई जानकारी गराउनु पर्दछ । विद्यार्थीहरूलाई पनि पाठ्यक्रममा प्राविधिक शिक्षा समावेश गरी पढाइएमा  राम्रो उन्नति हुने छ। प्राविधिक शिक्षाले सम्पूर्ण मानव जातिको कल्याण गर्ने क्षमता बोकेको छ ।

(Dakshyani Rana, IX ‘B’)

I think a lot about many things and it inspires me. I think about doing something which inspires me and I get started to do the things I thought about and I do it. But sometimes I just think and don’t do it because it doesn’t inspire me. I want to be inspired more and be productive. For being inspired and productive, I watch some videos of creators or influencers. 
Influencers or creators who make motivational videos are the ones who I follow. I follow them because they inspire me and help me to change my mind set better and avoid bad habits. I do follow some influencers. One is a person who posts videos about many things and it inspires me to change myself to be a better person. The other is a person who gives tonic motivation and honestly, according to my opinion, I prefer tonic motivation because it inspires me a lot. 
There are many people who inspire me to do good and some of them are the influencers – my parents, K-pop idols, actors and many others. My parents inspire me in a specific way. When I think about my parents, I think about all the struggles they went through to give me this comfortable life and I think about how my grandparents went through all the struggles to make my parents stable until now and how they are still taking care of us. It inspires me to work harder so that when I am stable, I could take care of them. They are my inspiration to almost everything and I will always want them to be my inspiration. I am glad that they inspire me. 
Inspirations lead you to do anything and I take inspiration and do things of worth. I am very glad that I have many sources of inspiration. 

(Bianca Karki, IX ‘B’)

My mother’s birthday is approaching fast, 24th Asar. I wonder what I should get for her. I mean, I do not even have the money as I do not have any source of income. But as always, I ask my mom some money to buy her a gift, a kind of non-profit for her. But what actually matters is being thoughtful or our thoughts. 
So, I am thinking to buy her a gift useful for her as well as for me. I remember, I always used to eat the chocolate I gifted to my mother myself in my childhood times. So, I am thinking something profitable for me as well. Don’t call me selfish though, cause there’s nothing wrong with sharing! I love using my mom’s closet as well. I just love raiding her clothes as it fits me well. So, I suppose if I gift my mother some clothes, I could use it later on for myself. 
I think, it’s a good thing that my mom and I have the same taste in most probably everything. I finally conclude that I just buy her clothes. This is my final decision. It’s a win-win kind of situation for me. Overall, its just the thought that counts at the end of the day. 

(Asri Rajbhandari, IX ‘D’)

I have been thinking about my future for a while. However, I always tend to get carried away thinking about it and detaching myself away from my own reality that is in front of me. I guess I’m acting like every other teenager living in delusion. I don’t like change and I’d like to keep it that way. Yet as every other teenager, I have a dream, at least, I think so.

After I graduate, I want to work so that I can save up enough to live in NYC. In my second years of +2, I want to be able to do as much as I can for me and my country. I want to start with volunteering in animal shelter and orphanages. I wanna focus on starting on my crochet business and working as a tutor or bakery worker. Maybe, I’m just living in the figment of my own imagination that I created for just a small boost of dopamine in high hopes that my future will be good.

My life reminds me of Sylvia Plath’s fig tree analogy. I had my dreams and goals written on different figs, contemplating my decisions and thinking of what I can be or what I could’ve become.

I want to study pharmacology or pharmacy yet there’s still a part of me who wants to be a fashion stylist. If I had more lives, I would love to accomplish all my dreams.

(Arya Pandey, IX ‘E’)

Mathematics, world so wide, 
Where numbers and patterns do collide. 
For simple sums to algebra’s flow,
Endless secrets it seeks to show. 

With angles sharp and circles round, 
Equations echo, a constant sound, 
Pi’s endless dance, a mystery spun, 
In the world of math, the journey’s never done. 

Theorems rise, like stars at night, 
Proofs and logic bring the light. 
From calculus to geometry’s grace,
Math finds order in every place. 

A language pure of symbols bold, 
A story of numbers yet to be told, 
In every calculation, a tale we write, 
Math’s beauty is endless, a wondrous sight. 

 (Amani Shah, IX ‘C’)

Numbers hum, a silent song, 
A rhythm vast, both deep and strong. 
They shape the stars, they made the seas, 
They whisper truths on cosmic breeze. 

Zero waits, both full and bare, 
A paradox beyond compare, 
One stands bold, the first to climb, 
Yet blends with all through space and time.

Pi, the wanderer, never rests, 
A tale untold, a mind’s true test. 
Prime, elusive, hides in play, 
A mystery locked in night and day. 

Math’s not cold, nor dull, nor dry – 
It paints the world; it lets us fly. 
A language vast, both bright and free, 
The key to all eternity. 

(Sumin Dhakal, 9 ‘D’)

“Today is really a special day. But I wonder how I will be able to manage as my best friend is leaving me. And how many days will she be leaving for? She had told that she would be gone only for a while.” I said these to myself while putting on a frown on my face. 
I suddenly remember that I was to write a goodbye letter to her. So, I got up from bed and went to the washroom to complete my morning routine. After this, I headed towards my bedroom to start writing the letter. While I was searching for the materials to write this letter, I said to myself, “What template should I use on this letter?” Oh right, I remember her talking about how she wanted a letter with a flower template! So, I headed to making paper flowers and a flower template. As I finished, I started to write the letter. While writing, I told myself to add in a lot of emotion to this, since I knew this was really an emotional moment. At last, I finished the letter. I hope she will love it. It really took me a lot of effort.
Meanwhile, I hear my mom calling me, “Yamada is here to visit you!” 

(Sitananda Sharma, IX ‘D’)

In realms where numbers joke and play, 
Math’s quirky show holds sway
From zero’s help to infinity’s flight, Digits
Shine with cosmic light. 

Equations weave a tapestry of logic, 
Laughs, and mystery, with every
Theorem, proof and sum, A universe of
Fun becomes. 

Geometry’s shapes, so precise, Angles, lines, 
And curves entice, Circles whisper secrets
Old, Triangles their stories told. 

Algebra’s symbols, bold and clear, Solve 
The puzzles we uphold dear, Variables in 
Balance stand, guided by a steady hand. 

Calculus with its flowing grace, measures
Change in time and space, Derivative
And integral, unlock the cosmos, one
And all. 

In earth, we find a language true, A
Bridge between the old and new, A
Timeless art, a bondless sea, where
Minds explore infinity. 

So, let us cherish every part of this
Grand, numeric art, For in its depths, we
Come to see, The Beauty of Reality. 

 (Sara Shrestha, IX ‘D’)

Thinking about the future is a kind of nostalgia. We all use the future as a place to escape our present. That might be delusional, but we can’t escape it. 
I want my future to be an art out of my mind, my personality. I want my future to be spent on traveling, doing things I love, and spend time with my loved ones. 
I guess, you live in the moment. I want my future to be spent in the moments. I want nothing to lose, nothing to gain, nothing to be desired, except to turn my life into a work of art. Live fast, die young and be wild. 
I want the colours from my future to become an intricate scenery. When I will reflect my life back, I will know that my life was well spent. I want my future to be a beautiful sculpture. 

(Samragyi Thapa, IX ‘D’)

I am in my room relieved that my half yearly examination has finished. Optional Science was really hard but I’m sure I aced it. Tomorrow at this time, I’m probably gonna be in the plane or maybe in India’s airport waiting for the plane to New York. It still feels like a feverish dream. Gosh! I can’t believe I’m going to the USA. I think I should recheck my suitcase. I should check my passport and my important paper works. And my phone. Do I charge it now or in the afternoon? Since flight is at 7 am and we’re supposed to reach there by 5 pm. Wait what do I wear? Will it be cold there? These questions are gonna make me crazy.
My dad is calling me and I should go now. Why is he calling me right now? Who cares, let me go! I go downstairs. My mom is also there. They start to lecture me about airport safety. With that they tell me to go to sleep and I go to sleep. 
While lying in the bed, I still am thinking about all these stuffs. And thinking, I go off to sleep…

(Sambridhi Giri, IX ‘A’)

Oh Lord! Why did I come to this country even though my parents warned me about the hardship about the country. Now, I have to work day and night to provide myself a meal. It was so easy for me when I was in my home country. Now, I don’t have the heart to tell my parents or to call them to even say, “Hello.” Oh, I wish life was just like a fairytale like my mother told me. I was knight who would do anything just for the sake of freedom. I wish I was a prince or a king ruling as my people want. I wish I could go back in time correct all my mistake and never even think about disobeying my parents. I wish I was the richest person in the world and I can save all the newly transferred foreigners in search of education and job form hitting poverty and bankruptcy.

I wish all of my wishes come true of that I can make the world a better place.

 (Sadaf Khurshid, 9 ‘F’)

So, I finally got to express my feelings in this writing. I, of course, the middle child in my family. In my world, I have no respect and no one really cares about me. I expect my small sister to respect me at least, but she is everyone’s favourite. No one dares to shout at her. She literally has magic or some superpower, that is, she can cry very easily. Crying in seconds and then the disaster comes in our house. Once an incident happened to me because of her. She was like teasing me, “What can you do?” and all. So, I slapped her. It was not that hard but the way she cried. OMG! My mom, she came with literally a rolling pin in her hand. She started to beat me. She didn’t even listen to my explanation. She just saw my sister crying and started to beat me. I know, it was my fault for hitting her but she was teasing and disrespecting me. I had to hit her because if I hadn’t, she would tease me even more than that. But its fine. I can’t do anything. Still, after everything, I love her so much. And I am sorry for hitting her. She is still my sister and I love her. I adore her, no matter what. I just wanted her to respect me. I know she does but I just wanted or want more than this!!!
 

 (Ruby Kumari, IX ‘F’)

Yes, I’m Ruby. I know it’s a great name but no one cares about me! I’m the youngest child in my family. In my house, they named me Ruby, but they call me by different names. And in addition, my brother forces me to do his work and if I don’t do his work, he would breathe fire. Only my parents love me and when my parents give us any work, only I have to do all the works. 
Once I got very angry. I went to ‘mandir’ to do ‘puja’ because no one is there to listen to me and literally I cried a lot. Like food, crying has become a most important part of my life.
Besides this, I presume, that no one is there with me who really does not want to lose me. I really need a friend who always stays with me and always makes me laugh. If I get these qualities in anyone then, I really will never lose her. 

 (Priyency Yadav, XI ‘A’)

It takes courage to pluck the flower you water. 
I learnt gardening in my early childhood. I grew up playing with the flowers in my garden at home. To tell you a secret, rose is my all-time favourite flower and taking care of it in my garden means a lot to me. Most importantly, growing flower in my garden carries hundreds of unforgettable memories. 
My papa is really passionate about gardening. He loves it and so do I. Gardening with my papa not only taught me watering flowers but also many life lessons. 
However, “Things change and that’s really traumatizing.” I never expected that I’ll one day start plucking the same flowers I planted for someone, someone really special to me. I have plucked them, broke its petals, arranged them for that someone, for which I don’t really have to visit any florist.
I think, somehow, the gardening I liked and my colourful feeling is now dull. 
Nevertheless, gardening with papa taught me that “Real love is when someone never lets you give up on yourself by giving you all the love you deserve.” And it is really true!

 (Pranav Jha, IX ‘H’)

Long ago in lands unknown, 
Where ancient minds had brightly shone, 
Maths was born from need and trade, 
As numbers danced and patterns played. 

Egypt counted grains of sand, 
Measured land with careful hand. 
With ropes and rods, they carved the way, 
For geometry we use today. 

Babylonians, wise and grand, 
Left their marks upon the land. 
Circles, angles, stars so bright, 
They mapped the heavens in the night. 

Greeks then came with minds so vast, 
Seeking truths that forever last. 
Pythagoras and Euclid’s might, 
Made shapes and numbers shine so bright. 

India brought the mighty zero,
A silent force, a hidden hero. 
Arabic minds made numbers flow, 
Bringing the system we now know. 

Through time and space, maths evolved,
Countless riddles yet unsolved. 
From Newton’s laws to Einstein’s flight,
It shaped the world with sheer insight. 

Now in codes and circuits fast, 
Maths still leads us to the vast. 
A timeless art, so bold, so free, 
The key to all reality. 

(Pragya Pant, IX ‘A’)

Numbers, numbers all around
Everywhere they can be found. 

Numbers tell how old I am
And how many people in my farm. 

How much I weigh and just how tall
Where I live, and that’s not at all!

Numbers are a part of me,
Money, time and history. 

When to wake up and when to eat
What size shoes to buy for my feet. 

How much money something costs
A number to call if my day gets lost. 

I don’t know where I would be
If numbers weren’t a part of me.

(Omraj Jha, X ‘A’)

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Hari. He was a skillful football player. He played for a local football team and attended practice sessions regularly. His father was poor and blind, but he did everything in his ability to support his son. Whether it be selling possessions or working at such an old age, his father had done it all. 
The final match of a very important tournament was only two weeks away. That day, the boy did not show up to practice. The coach was shocked. “How can he be missing practice session now?” he thought to himself. The two weeks passed by but the boy did not show up. Worried, the coach was about to substitute him with another player, the boy arrived. He said, “Coach, I’m here.” The coach stood there in confusion. The boy got down on his knees. Tears were streaming down his face. He said again, “Coach, please let me play. I won’t let you down.” The boy was usually very quiet and reserved. He had never pleaded like that before. The coach hesitantly agreed to the boy’s request. The final match began and the boy played like a house on fire. He easily became the best player of the match and won the tournament for the team. 
After the match, the coach walked up to the boy and uttered just one word, “How?” The boy replied, “Coach, I think you remember. My father used to sit on that bench and watch me play.” “Yes, I do,” the coach replied. Catching his breath, the boy said, “I didn’t tell you something. My father was blind. He died two weeks ago. Today, he is watching me from the heavens. I don’t play for the trophy, coach. I play for God. I play to be a better man. Today, my father is watching the boy he raised.” Hari touched the coach’s feet and walked away. The coach, with eyes full of tears, smiled at the boy. 
(Based on the popular internet anecdote, as adapted in You Can Win by Shiv Khera.)

(Nuwan Kulung Rai, X ‘D’)

The world is lovely; 
You have to stop, wait, and look
To see it truly. 

A stone left unturned, 
Holds secrets unknown to all, 
Waiting for the one. 

Do not forget them;
The ones who would take your side
Against the whole world. 

Why hide what you feel, 
When you can enrich all with
Joy, laughter and meals? 

(Muskan Jaiswal, IX ‘H’)

Every question of Math touches the heart, 
Numbers break every obstacle apart.
Even unknown things come together
Math finds the solution, now and forever. 

In every equation, a story untold, 
Where logic and beauty in numbers unfold.
Through each problem, we learn and grow
The language of maths, in which truths glow. 

Infinite patterns, like stars in the night,
Guiding us forward, showing us light, 
Through every theorem, every calculation, 
Math brings us closer to pure revelation. 

Each step is a challenge, a puzzle to solve. 
A riddle to crack, a mystery to evolve. 
With every equation. Our minds take flight
Seeking the answers, chasing the light. 

For in the beauty of math, we see the power, 
To shape the world, to mark each hour. 
A language of logic, a rhythm so pure, 
It builds the future, steady and sure. 

(Manas Poddar, IX ‘G’)

Thought of Geometry
But got stuck in symmetry
I can’t do poetry
And Maths is full of mystery
Sometimes formulas and little bit of history. 

Statics has graphs
Sometimes added and sometime divided in halves.

Maths is full of laming
But sometimes head is burning
If you’re good then it’s a point of turning.

(Kinsha Maharjan, IX ‘D’)

I was trying to study but just couldn’t focus as I was too excited for tomorrow’s tour. Our school has decided to take us to Bandipur and Kurintar. Although, I already had visited Bandipur a few years ago with my family, I don’t really remember what it really looks like. I also am very curious about the hotels we are staying in. I try to focus on my studies again but got distracted. The more I try to focus, the more I got excited.
I realized that I couldn’t study, so I started to pack my bag for the next day. As I went through my clothes, my mother brought out six (6) large oranges. Why is she bringing oranges at the most random moment? Later I realised that these were for the tour. I argued with my mother and as always, she wins the argument. 
Although the day goes on, the excitement still remains the same. The remaining day then passed by thinking about the next day – over again and again. 
 

(Hrishita Ghosh, XI ‘D’)

In the gardens, where the sunlight dances free,
There stood a peacock behind the tree. 
He spreads his tail for other’s attention, 
But was ignored and didn’t get affection. 

His feathers were brutally used, 
So, his heart was bruised. 
He wanted to freely lie on the green,
But they crushed his dream. 

His eyes sparkled as gold,
And they whispered the tales of beauty which was told
He wanted to fly high in the sky,
But his dreams slip by. 

(Yuvraj Jha, IX ‘E’)

Everyone is somewhat not fully perfect. What can we expect from ourselves when even the gods weren’t perfect. Humans are one of the most intelligent beings on the planet earth. But this doesn’t make humans not make mistakes. There is a quote saying, “A child can only learn how to walk when he falls first.” We might think that we are born with high IQ, however, a research study says, making mistakes and learning from them increases our IQ.
 

(Mr. Jonash Lepcha, PGT Teacher)

You may know a teacher 
By his/her name, 
Or by the subject s/he teaches
But, do you know who is a teacher?

S/he is the better 
If not the best example to
Simplicity over complexity 
Epitome of “Simple living, high thinking.” 

There is no teacher
Who wasn’t a student,
Who isn’t a student,
Who won’t be a student.

Teacher wants you 
Never make mistakes 
S/he had made, 
Wants you never fall
Where s/he had fallen,
Wants you always learn  
From the journey than destination. 

Teacher helps you write 
Your story
Where you are the hero
And often s/he isn’t
Even a part of your legend.

Every teacher fights 
Yours battles
For vidhya over avidhya
For jyoti over tamas
For amrita over mrita.

Every teacher is a human
Perhaps a bit more 
In everything, in every way
To every common human.

Teacher is a shikshak
On the way to 
Become a guru
To be acharya
A true bodhisattva.        

Education is more than just academics; it is about shaping individuals who carry wisdom, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose. At DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati School, learning goes beyond textbooks. It embraces a philosophy that unites the best of Eastern traditions with the advancements of the modern world. The phrase ‘Eastern Heart, Western Mind’ is more than just a motto, it is a way of life that defines how DAV cultivates students into well-rounded, ethical, and intellectually empowered individuals.

A Heritage of Wisdom and Values

Rooted in Vedic teachings, DAV fosters a deep connection to cultural heritage. Students are introduced to Sanskrit, meditation, yoga, and Hawan Pooja, practices that instill discipline, mindfulness, and a reverence for knowledge. These traditions encourage inner strength, clarity, and a deep understanding of life’s purpose. The emphasis on Vipassana meditation and yoga allows students to develop self-awareness and emotional resilience, preparing them to face life’s challenges with confidence.

Beyond spiritual and ethical grounding, DAV takes pride in offering Sanskrit language studies, keeping ancient wisdom alive in a rapidly modernizing world. While embracing these rich traditions, the school also understands the need to equip students with the tools to navigate a globalized future.

Global Languages and 21st-Century Learning

A strong academic foundation is a key pillar of DAV’s philosophy. The curriculum is structured to foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. One of its standout features is its language classes offering language education in Chinese, German, French, Hindi, Nepali, and English languages. This exposure to multiple languages prepares students to become global citizens, fluent in cultural and intellectual diversity.

To complement its academic rigor, DAV has also established a Center for Vocational and Technical Education, offering specialized courses in IT, Electricals and Electronics, Fashion Designing, Mass Media Studies, Banking, Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Health Science. By introducing vocational education, DAV ensures that students have multiple career pathways, making them adaptable to the evolving job market.

Balancing Mind and Body Through Sports and the Arts

Education at DAV is not confined to classrooms. Physical fitness and artistic expression are integral to a child’s development. The school boasts world-class sports facilities, including a football ground, futsal, cricket ground, indoor cricket ground, table tennis hall, basketball court, and volleyball court. Students actively participate in inter-house and inter-school tournaments, fostering a sense of teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. The success of DAV students in national and international competitions reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing talent beyond academics.

Similarly, the arts and home science programs allow students to explore creativity through music, dance, drama, and visual arts. These activities encourage self-expression, confidence, and emotional intelligence, reinforcing the idea that education is about the harmony of the body, mind, and soul.

Discipline: A Way of Life at DAV

At DAV, discipline is not imposed; it is ingrained through inspiration, sense of responsibility, and integrity. The school believes that discipline is the basic foundation of freedom. Regular attendance, punctuality, and participation in academics and extracurricular activities are not just rules but habits that shape a child’s character. The practice of meditation and the prohibition of non-vegetarian food on campus further reinforce values of self-discipline and mindfulness.

Moreover, DAV takes a unique approach to student independence by restricting the use of personal motorized vehicles, allowing only bicycles. This initiative instills a sense of environmental responsibility and safety, ensuring that students grow up with an awareness of their surroundings and community.

Social Responsibility: Giving Back to Society

Education is incomplete without compassion. DAV instills a strong sense of social responsibility through initiatives such as Super Bowl (a donation program) and Sangadaan (an offering to monks). These activities teach students the importance of generosity, gratitude, and service to others, shaping them into socially conscious individuals who contribute to society.

A Future-Ready Education System

DAV’s ability to blend tradition with modern education is what sets it apart. While students learn Vedic wisdom, discipline, and ethical values, they also develop the scientific mindset, technical skills, and global perspective required in today’s fast-changing world. This fusion ensures that DAV students graduate not just with academic excellence, but with the strength of character and adaptability needed to thrive in the 21st century.

At DAV, education is not just about preparing for the future—it is about creating individuals who can shape it. By nurturing the Eastern heart and Western mind, DAV continues to empower generations of students, ensuring they carry forward the legacy of wisdom, knowledge, and global excellence.

Education is more than just acquiring knowledge, it is about shaping individuals who possess a strong academic foundation and impeccable character. At DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati School, the philosophy of blending the "Eastern heart and Western mind" is at the core of its approach to education. The school is dedicated to nurturing students who excel academically while embodying human values, discipline, and integrity. Here, the motto is not only academic but holistic development of students. 

A Strong Academic Foundation: The Pillar of Success

DAV School believes that a well-rounded education is built on a strong academic foundation. This foundation is established through:

1. Comprehensive Curriculum:
   
   The school offers robust education that aligns with global standards while incorporating Eastern philosophies of learning and wisdom. The curriculum is structured to develop critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and intellectual curiosity. Formative assessment plays a crucial role in this approach, allowing students to receive regular feedback through class participation, assignments, and project-based learning. This ensures that they not only memorize concepts but also understand and apply them effectively. Meanwhile, normative assessments provide a structured evaluation of student progress through examinations, standardized tests, and benchmarking against national and international educational standards. This dual assessment model helps in identifying strengths and areas for improvement, making learning a continuous and adaptive process.
2. Language Education:
   
   Understanding the power of language in cognitive and cultural development, DAV also provides multiple language education including Chinese, German, French, Hindi, Nepali, and English. 
3. STEM and Arts Integration:
   
   While STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects are emphasized for logical and analytical thinking, equal importance is given to Arts and Home Science, ensuring students develop creativity, adaptability, and life skills. Furthermore, students are also equipped with knowledge regarding artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and so on to make sure they are familiar with technological advancements in their budding age. 
4. Extracurricular Enrichment:
   
   Education at DAV is not confined to textbooks. Students engage in debates, speeches, quizzes, and book-reading activities, which enhance critical thinking, communication skills, and confidence. These programs ensure that students are prepared not only for exams but also for real-world challenges. DAV also prioritizes sports and has been able to produce amazing players who have contributed to the nation. Engaging in sports helps the students learn the importance of teamwork, resilience, hard work, dedication, and physical development. 
5. Practical Learning Environments:
   
   DAV is equipped with hi-tech labs and 3D libraries to make sure that students gain hands-on experience, engage in interactive learning, and develop a deeper understanding of scientific concepts, technology, and research methodologies.

Character Development: Shaping Future Leaders with Integrity

Beyond academics, DAV School is committed to molding students into responsible, compassionate, and disciplined individuals. Character development is deeply embedded in the school’s ethos through:

1. Discipline and Human Values: The school instills discipline, respect, and ethical values in students, guiding them to become good human beings. The emphasis on discipline ensures that students grow into responsible citizens with a strong moral compass.
2. Body, Mind, and Soul Approach: DAV recognizes the importance of holistic development, ensuring students nurture not only their intellect but also their physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Yoga, vipassana meditation, cultural programs, and physical fitness programs help maintain balance and resilience in students' lives.
3. Sports and Physical Development: Athletics, martial arts, cricket, futsal, and various indoor and outdoor sports activities are integral to students’ growth. These activities teach teamwork, perseverance, and leadership—qualities essential for both personal and professional success.
4. Cultural and Spiritual Growth: Rooted in tradition, the school organizes events such as Hawan Pooja, Sanskrit learning, and Sangadaan (offering to monks), reinforcing a sense of spirituality and ethical responsibility in students. The Super Bowl donation program also teaches compassion and the value of giving back to society.
5. Leadership and Social Responsibility: The school cultivates leadership skills by encouraging students to take initiatives, participate in community services, and engage in social awareness campaigns. By balancing academic excellence with ethical leadership, DAV prepares students to make a positive impact on the world.

Conclusion

DAV School’s commitment to academic excellence and character development creates a nurturing environment where students thrive intellectually, emotionally, and morally. By seamlessly integrating rigorous academics with strong ethical values, DAV produces graduates who are not just successful professionals but also responsible and compassionate human beings. This unique approach—where knowledge meets wisdom, and discipline meets compassion—ensures that every student emerges as a well-rounded individual ready to contribute to society.

In a world that constantly evolves, DAV School remains steadfast in its mission to educate the next generation with the perfect balance of Eastern philosophy and Western innovation, shaping individuals who excel both in academics and in life.

Discipline is often misunderstood. It is not about rules or punishment but about shaping a mindset that fosters responsibility, integrity, and self-control. At DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati School, discipline is not enforced; it is inherent. It is a way of life that molds students into good human beings, preparing them for challenges beyond the classroom. By emphasizing self-regulation, Vipassana meditation, yoga, donation & spiritual programs, ethical values, and hundreds of others curated programs for personal and emotional development, DAV instills discipline that is rooted in self-awareness rather than restriction.

In addition to excellent academics, DAV prioritizes the holistic development of students in physical, mental, and social aspects. 

Discipline as a Way of Life
At DAV, discipline is not about external enforcement. Instead, students are encouraged to develop an internal sense of responsibility. They learn to be punctual, respectful, and diligent, not because they are forced to, but because they understand the value of these qualities. Regular attendance, active participation in academics and extracurricular activities, and adherence to school guidelines become second nature.

The school fosters an environment where students make mindful choices. Whether it is respecting peers, staying focused in class, or following ethical principles, they develop self-discipline that extends beyond school years. Good habits, once formed, last a lifetime.

Vipassana Meditation & Yoga: Building Self-Control from Within

One of the unique aspects of DAV’s approach to discipline is its emphasis on Vipassana meditation and Yoga. These ancient practices teach students to observe their thoughts and emotions without reacting impulsively.

Why is this important? A calm mind makes better decisions. Students who practice meditation and yoga regularly experience improved concentration, better health, emotional stability, and greater resilience in difficult situations. The ability to control one’s thoughts and actions, not because of external rules but because of an inner sense of peace, is what truly defines discipline.

Ethical Values: The Heart of Discipline  
Discipline is meaningless without a strong foundation of ethics and values. DAV integrates moral education, cultural traditions, and spiritual teachings into daily school life.
Respect and Integrity: Students learn to treat teachers, peers, and staff with respect. They understand that honesty and kindness are more than just words; they are a way of living.
Non-Violence and Mindfulness: Violence, in any form, is discouraged. Instead, students are taught to handle conflicts with patience and dialogue.
Community Service and Compassion: Programs like Super Bowl (a donation initiative) and Sangadaan (offerings to monks) teach students the importance of giving back to society. Through these acts of kindness, they realize that discipline is not just about personal behavior but also about social responsibility.
Structured Yet Flexible: The DAV Approach  
While discipline at DAV is self-driven, the school does have clear expectations to maintain structure and order:

School uniforms are mandatory, reinforcing a sense of unity and discipline.
Non-vegetarian food is prohibited on school premises, reflecting the school’s commitment to mindful and ethical living.
Personal motorized vehicles are not allowed, ensuring safety and instilling a sense of environmental consciousness.
Punctuality and participation are expected from every student, ensuring they develop habits that will serve them throughout life.
However, within these guidelines, students are given the freedom to grow, question, and express themselves. They are not bound by rigid rules but rather guided by principles that shape their character.

Discipline Beyond the Classroom  
Education is not limited to textbooks. The way a student behaves on the sports field, in an art competition, or in a debate reflects their true character. That is why DAV integrates discipline into every aspect of student life.

Sports and Physical Training: From martial arts to football and cricket, sports at DAV teach students perseverance, teamwork, and the ability to handle victories and losses with grace.
Arts and Cultural Programs: Dance, drama, and music instill discipline through practice and dedication.
Debate and Public Speaking: Learning to express ideas clearly and respectfully is a form of intellectual discipline.
Meditation, Yoga, and Spiritual Sessions.
A Future Shaped by Self-Control and Purpose  
The real test of education is not how much knowledge a student has, but how they use it. At DAV, students graduate not just with academic excellence but with strong values and self-discipline.

They leave with the ability to navigate life’s complexities with confidence, making ethical choices, handling challenges with grace, and leading with compassion. Discipline at DAV is not just about following rules, it is about creating individuals who embody responsibility, wisdom, and strength of character.

Education is evolving. While traditional subjects form the backbone of academic learning, practical skills determine how well students adapt to the real world. DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati School understands this shift and has taken bold steps to equip students with career-ready skills through its Center for Vocational and Technical Education. 

By introducing specialized courses in IT, fashion designing, mass media studies, banking, beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and health science, DAV is shaping students into self-reliant, career-focused individuals with a broader spectrum of opportunities.

DAV School stands on the foundation of physical, mental, and social wellbeing ensured through holistic development of students. 

A Vision for the Future  

Modern education must prepare students not just for exams but for life beyond school. DAV’s vocational education program is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and hands-on expertise. The goal is clear—to empower students with skills that can lead to self-employment, entrepreneurship, or professional careers.

This initiative recognizes that not all students follow the same academic path. Some may wish to pursue higher studies, while others may want to dive straight into a skilled profession. By offering technical courses alongside traditional subjects, DAV ensures that students are prepared for multiple career pathways.

Expanding Horizons: Courses That Matter  

Vocational education at DAV is far from generic. The school has curated a selection of courses that align with industry demands and real-world applications.

• Information Technology (IT): With the digital revolution at its peak, IT skills are indispensable. Students learn programming, networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and software development, giving them a head start in the technology-driven job market.
• Fashion Designing: Creativity meets practicality in this course. Students explore design concepts, textile studies, and garment production, preparing for careers in fashion and apparel industries.
• Mass Media Studies: Understanding media, journalism, and communication is crucial in today’s information-driven world. This course trains students in broadcasting, content creation, and digital storytelling.
• Banking: Financial literacy is a life skill. Students gain insights into banking systems, financial management, and entrepreneurship, equipping them with practical knowledge that extends beyond the classroom.
• Beauty and Health Science: The beauty and wellness industry is booming. This course covers skincare, cosmetology, and wellness therapies, providing career opportunities in an ever-growing sector.
• Electricals and Electronics: A practical, hands-on course that teaches students the fundamentals of electrical engineering, circuit design, and home appliances repair—essential skills for both professional and personal applications.

Hands-On Learning: Beyond the Classroom 

DAV believes that learning by doing is the best way to prepare students for the workforce. Vocational education here is not just about theory; it involves practical workshops, industry visits, and real-world projects.

These experiences build confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, setting DAV students apart in competitive job markets.

A Pathway to Self-Reliance and Entrepreneurship  

The ultimate aim of vocational education at DAV is to create self-sufficient individuals. Many students, after completing their vocational courses, have gone on to start their own businesses or pursue careers without relying on traditional degree paths.

By introducing students to vocational skills early, DAV fosters a mindset of entrepreneurship, innovation, and independence. Whether a student dreams of launching a fashion label, working in tech, creating innovation in AI, or running a media house, DAV provides the right foundation to turn those ambitions into reality.

Why Vocational Education Matters More Than Ever  

The global workforce is changing. Traditional degrees are no longer the sole ticket to success, practical skills and adaptability are now just as important. DAV’s vocational and technical education ensures that students do not just memorize facts but gain real, employable skills.

At DAV, education extends beyond textbooks. It prepares students for life, work, and success, ensuring that they step out of school not just with knowledge, but with the skills and confidence to build their futures. This is the future of education, and DAV is leading the way.

पहिचान भनेको व्यक्तिको चिनारी हो । हरेक व्यक्तिको आफ्नै विशिष्ट पहिचान हुन्छ । मानिसको पहिचानका अनेकौ आधार हुन्छन् । मानिसले आफ्नो जात, समुदाय, भाषा आदिको आधारमा आफूलाई परिचित गर्ने गर्छन । तर यी सबैभन्दा पनि मानिसको पहिचानको एक भिन्न र विशिष्ट आधार रहेको छन – राष्ट्रियता ।

मेरो देश नेपाल हो । त्यसैले म नेपाली हुनुलाई मेरो पहिचान ठान्छु । विश्वमा म जता गए पनि मानिसले सर्वप्रथम मलाई नेपाली भनेर चिन्ने छन् अनि मात्र उनीहरू मेरा थप जानकारी हेर्नेछन् । तर म उनीहरूको नेत्रमा सिम्रिक रङ्मा रङ्गिसकेको हुन्छु । सिम्रिक रङ्गको किनारमा एउटा निलो सिमाना खिचिएको हुन्छ र उनीहरूले मेरो हृदयमा चन्द्रको शीतलता र सूर्यको तेज देखिसकेका हुन्छन् । राष्ट्रकवि माधव प्रसाद धिमिरेले भन्छन, नेपाली हामी रहौला कहाँ, नेपालै नरहे । यी सुन्दर शब्दहरुमा एक सरल तर गहिरो सत्य लुकेको छ ः एक यस्तो सत्य जसलाई सबै नेपालीले बुझ्नु आवश्यक छ । नेपाल नै मेरो पहिचान हो, मेरो परिचय हो ।

नेपालकै माटोमा मैले जन्म लिएँ, नेपालकै माटोमा उब्जेको अन्नबाली खाएँ र नेपालबाटै पहिचान पाएँ । मेरो देशमा विश्वको सबैभन्दा उच्च हिमाल सगरमाथा छ । एसियाका ज्योति गौतम बुद्धले पनि यहाँ जन्म लिएका थिए । यिनका अतिरिक्त राजर्षी जनक, सीता, वेद व्यास आदि जस्ता अन्य महान् व्यक्तित्वको चरणको स्पर्शले पनि यहाँको माटोलाई थप पवित्र बनाएको छ । नेपाल देवता तथा महान ऋषिहरूको लागी तपोभूमि पनि हो । तसर्थ म स्वप्नभूमि, ज्ञानभूमि र तपोभूमि नेपालको बासिन्दाको रूपमा चिनिन्छु ।

मैले सबै थोक नेपाल आमाबाटै पाएँ । अब मेरो पनि देशप्रति एक कर्तव्य रहेको छ । मैले नेपाल आमालाई जोगाउनुपर्छ । मैले जीवनभरि आङ्खनो पसिना यही माटोमा बगाई अन्तत ः पुन ः फेरि यही माटोमा मिसिनुपर्छ । अनि मात्र नेपालीको पहिचान ः मेरो पहिचान बाँच्छ ।

अत ः नेपाल मेरी आमा हुन्ः मेरो सर्वप्रथम पहिचान हुन् । नेपालकै माटोमा जन्म लिएँ र नेपालबाटै आङ्खनो संस्कार र मूल्य पाएर यहाँसम्म आएँ । नेपालप्रति रहेको ऋण चुक्ता गर्न असम्भव भए तापनि म मेरो देश र मेरो देशका नागरिकको सेवा अवश्य गर्नेछु ।

ओमराज झा  १० ‘ए’

ख्वाबों की दुनिया में खो जाते हैं हम

अपने जख्मों को छुपाते हैं हम ।

सपनों की रंगीन राहों में चलते

कभी खो जाते हैं, कभी पाते हैं हम ।

इंसानियत के बीच भी एक अजनबी से

राहों में उलझे फंसे रहते हैं हम ।

सच और झूठ के बीच रास्ते बदलते

फिर भी आगे बढ़ते जाते हैं हम ।

कभी हँसते हैं, कभी रोते हैं हम

ख्वाबों की दुनिया में खो जाते हैं हम ।

सपनों के अँधेरे से निकल के

आती रोशनी में फिर से जीते हैं हम ।

अंशिका शर्मा ११ ‘ए’

राहें कभी सीधी नहीं होती

धूप–छाँव की तरह, कभी मिलती, कभी खोती ।

मन मे उथल पुथल, दिल में सवाल

फिर भी चल पड़े हैं हम, बिना किसी हलचल ।

ग़म की बारिश हो या फिर सुख का मौसम

मंजिल की ओर बढ्ते हैं हर कदम हर रफ़्तार ।

न जाने कितनी बार टूटी हैं उम्मीदें

फिर भी विश्वास ने हमें उठाया, सिखाया ।

सपने अगर टूटे तो क्या हुआ ?

उन्हें फिर से जोड़ने का हौसला है ।

रुकेंगे नहीं हम, क्योंकि हर गिरावट के बाद

उठने का एक और मौका है ।

मंजिल तक पहुँचने की ये राह काठिन है

लेकिन हर दर्द की अपनी एक सजा है ।

हम चलते रहेंगे थककर, नहीं रुकेंगे

क्योंकि मंजिल हमें अपनाने का इरादा है ।

अंशिका शर्मा ११ ‘ए’

I thought of this last night, while listening to a depressing song. Let’s say a sad song. I was struggling with homework and it was already 11:30 pm. I started to remember my past and found how happy my childhood was.

I realized that those times are long gone when we were carefree, careless and mainly tension free. When I entered my teenage life, I was excited at first but gradually I started falling at the dark part of it.

I had emotional breakdowns, pressure from study, agitation and frustration. In addition to it, I would like to admit that I have felt lost for some time and frustrated with my life.

Then I concluded my thoughts finishing my homework. But when I was about to sleep, again I thought about how clean was my skin and how I was stress free and cheerful.

Still cheerful, I rolled on to my other side facing the cold walls but only on the outside. I realized as I was drifting to sleep that in this phase I have felt emptiness and guilt over and over again.

I always end up alone to be spacing out in my own world. I have friends, a ton of them, but at the end of the day, I have no one. No one but myself. Even now, I am here, hanging out with my friends. They are laughing, giggling and enjoying themselves but here I am…SPACED OUT…LOST. I am not there even if I am..

Every thing feels so strange. My mind keeps drifting back to the thoughts I don’t want to remember. I am not a part of the conversation they’re having. I am not a part of what they’re making memories with. Everybody is busy with one another.

But me? I sit alone with a phone in my hand wanting to talk to someone but scrolling endlessly. They are engaging me too, time to time in the conversations but it feels surreal; it wouldn’t matter had I not been here…

Once I was broken, left in the night,

Shattered by trust, betrayed by the light.

They thought I’d crumble, thought I would fade,

But darkness taught me the moves I’ve made.

No saviours, no allies, I forged my way,

From the ruins of yesterday.

Their whispers haunt, but they fuel my flame,

I will rise as a legend – they’ll know my name.

I walk alone, a shadow’s king,

No chains, no ties, no suffering.

Born in the dark, where strength is grown,

Now I rise, I rule alone.

Friendship’s a weapon, it cuts so deep,

A knife in the back when you’re fast asleep.

But I learned the game, I mastered the flight,

Now I stand tall in the dead of the night.

No need for their mercy, no need for their lies,

I see the truth through cold, clear eyes.

They build my fury, they built my fire,

And now I burn with strong desire.

I’m not their hero, I’m not their saint,

I’m the storm, their world’s complaint.

Let them tremble, let them flee,

I will become what they’ll never be.

Let the world remember my name,

A force untamed, free from shame.

In solitude, my power has grown,

I’m unbroken, I rise alone.

(A child sitting beside the window imagining herself in a fairytale like the ones his mother told stories about)

Oh Gosh! I wish I was in one of the fairytales like my mother told me about. Like the ones in which I am a fairy blessing people around with my magical wand. I wish I was one of those knights who would do anything just for the sake of the kingdom. I wish I could be a princess or a queen looking after my kingdom ruling it as my people want.

I wish I was in a magical forest with magical herbs that could heal any disease in the world and hides the deepest of secret of the world and the answers of all the questions.

I wish I was the richest person in the world and so I could end all the poverty and make the world equal place for all.

I just wonder why I can’t be any of these even though I don’t have any ill intentions. Don’t nice people always get a way to help the world? I really hope that I can help to make the world a better place. I just hope I can help anyone with my magical powers which I hop I’ll get sooner or later.

A student’s life, a heavy load,

A winding path, a weary road.

With parents’ hopes, a burning flame,

And teachers’ dreams, it’s all the same.

They say, “Be strong, don’t let us down,”

But pressure builds, we start to drown.

The sleepless nights, the endless fight,

Our joy turns shadows in the light.

We used to laugh, we used to play,

With games and friends to pass the day.

But even fun is snatched away

As parents scold, “No time to stray!”

Among the friends, who’s fake, who’s real?

Some wounds take years and years to heal.

The ones who made us truly smile,

Have left, and we’re alone a while.

Each word a lash, each glance a stone,

We’re scolded till we feel alone.

This life, it’s now a game to play,

But rules get harder every day.

So now, I sit, no voice, no sound,

A world of silence all around.

No fake smiles, no endless race,

Just me alone, a quiet space.

For in this stillness, I can see,

The strength that’s hidden deep in me.

Though life may press and pull apart,

I’ll find my voice; I’ll guard my heart. 

(Through this poem, I hope to give a voice to the things we often overlook and show how even the simplest object carry stories of their own).

I heard everything,

I heard it all –

The whispers of age against,

“Old, useless, unhelpful,” they said.

The murmurs of my fragile frame,

A relic prone to breaking.

The hushed grief of my failures,

Unable to carry the weight I once could,

I heard the plans to cast me away,

To sell me, trade me,

Forget me.

Yes, I heard everything.

I saw everything,

I saw it all –

The shadows of disappointment

Clouding my owner’s face.

The sting of embarrassment

Etched in their gaze.

I watched my brothers

Go before me,

One by one, replaced.

I saw the tears

They shed for them.

The bittersweet pity they didn’t spare for me

For me, there was only silence

But still, I saw it all.

Alright, listen up, it’s my time to speak,

This farewell thing’s got me feeling weak.

DAV, you’ve been a wild, crazy ride,

Now I gotta adult? Oh no, I’ve shied.

From day one, we were awkward, lost,

But look at us now — we’re total boss.

Shared tiffins, jokes, and random memes,

Built a squad straight outta dreams.

The canteen? Our five-star dining spot,

Samosas, chowmeins —ate the whole lot.

And group projects? A hilarious mess,

“Who’s done the work?” You can probably guess.

Teachers caught us having secret talks,

While friendships bloomed during class walks.

"Eyes on the board!" they used to say,

But gaming marathons got in the way.

Exam halls were our battleground,

Pens shaking, prayers all around.

We guessed answers like pros, no fear,

Anyhow, we made it — we’re still in gear!

Morning assemblies felt way too long, at times,

We whispered jokes, or hummed a song, many a times.

Sports day, jamboree, endless cheers,

Moments we’ll treasure for years.

Movie Shows, Boot Camps, endless fun

Memories of teamwork second to none.

Now we’re “grown-ups”? Yeah, that’s a joke,

Still can’t handle when the Wi-Fi’s broke.

We may leave school, but never the vibe,

Class of DAV, we’ll always thrive!

Here’s my toast to every friend,

This may be goodbye, but it’s not the end.

Snapchat, DMs—we’ll keep it alive,

We’ll meet again, in our next big dive!

Being a cloud is not so hard…that’s what other beings say. But to maintain my shape and size, it’s difficult. other clouds clash into each other, make lightening. Me? I am a stratus cloud, as fair as I can be. In the skies high above, you can see me within my friends. Who am I to pretend? I am just a cloud.

But to be one, it is hard. Cumulous clouds can come out of nowhere and clash with me. When it rains, I will turn into water and shower the earth. That is my job. I hope I won’t be turned into heavy rain or thunder that might flood or harm the poor people on earth!

Rocks and fires might say clouds are free and light, but it is only the looks. Our process, phenomenon, and phases are difficult to understand. I, a cloud, say this. No element can live as free as can be. Everyone has a job. The prince of wind and the princess of air shall watch over me, doing my job. And I won’t let my job become incomplete or fluked. I am a cloud. Though it is hard to be, I am proud.

The road ahead, so vast, so wide,

Through hills and valleys, far we stride.

The golden sun, a guiding flame,

Each step we take, it calls our name.

The whispers of the morning breeze,

The rustling leaves on ancient trees.

Nature sings its timeless tune,

By light of sun, and the glow of moon.

Some days are bright, with skies so blue,

Some drenched in storms, but they pass too.

The heart beats strong, it knows the way,

Through the nights to the brightest day.

Carry your dreams, hold them near,

Let courage rise over fear.

The journey’s long, the trials steep,

But seeds of hope, they’re not so cheap.

Together we walk, through time, through space,

On endless roads, life’s fleeting grace.

For every step is a tale unfold,

A piece of puzzle, a heart of gold.

Why should I only be the one to adjust? Being the elder sibling does not mean to do all the household works myself. Yes, I know, I don’t have a mother to look after me. It never means that I am only responsible to do these works.

I do want to achieve something in life. I can’t waste my whole day on these works. My mom saw a dream for me to be a big person. So, I am ready to do all hard work and achieve all those which my mom wanted me to achieve.

But my father does not understand this. Yes. He does help me but not that help which will help me achieve my dream.

I am not meant to be just for a simple household work. I do have potential to climb or build my way through the clouds. I hope you understand.

My wings are meant to fly, please don’t cut them.

The Mr. DAV competition!

Looking at the participants, it’s clear that this competition isn’t only about good looks and dressing sense. It’s also about how well you can showcase your talent.

Well, for these talented folks who can sing, dance, or at least know what their talents are, all they had to do was prepare their performance.

And we had, what, fourteen days? But for me... the first seven days I spent searching for a talent—Googling things like ‘hidden talents I might have’—and the next seven days trying to prepare it.

Guess what? I did discover my talent in those 14 days – ‘PROCRASTINATION’.

"Now, confidence is a funny thing. Some people are born with it, some people develop it, and some—like me—just fake it so well that even my parents think I have a future!"

"And let’s be honest - confidence works differently in different situations. When you're answering a viva, confidence means speaking like you actually know things. But during an exam, confidence means writing 'According to me...' and praying that teacher agrees.

Let me give you a real example—“Sachin, are you here? There he is! Now, I don’t know how many of you remember, but I do—during his nomination speech for the headboy.He said, ‘There was no one behind my success, only confidence.’ And that is actually quite true. Sachin didn’t become thehead boy because of everyone. He became the headboy because of all the confidence he had.Though, let’s be honest, a few might have sincerely helped him too!”

"Sachin did get lucky and successful thanks to his confidence, but I’m not sure how far mine will take me. I mean, confidence got me on this stage, but can it get me through 12^thgrade maths? Probably not!"

"But I’m not too concerned either, to be honest. My 12 years in DAV have finally come down to this one final day, and the one thing I really wanted to do was to bring a smile to your faces.”

Thank you!

(A person sits in front of a window overlooking the city exhausted by the endless noise of the world.)

“QUIET”! I always wish it was quiet everywhere. World is always so loud. The honking of cars, people yelling, the hum of machines, a million different noises always fighting for attention.

I wish there was a quiet world. A world where there was quiet the moment you woke up, no alarm going off, no clanking of utensils in the kitchen, no neighbours arguing et cetera. Sometimes I feel no one truly knows how to be quiet. Not just talking – but quiet from the soul. A quiet so comforting and warm, that it feels as if your soul is being warmly embraced.

Sometimes, I wish the world could pause. The only sound being the leaves rustling in the wind, the gentle rush of water through a stream, the crunching of dry leaves beneath my feet. How peaceful would that be? No music blaring, no yelling – just silence. A silence so thick and pure enough to cleanse my soul.

I wish I could bask in the quiet to collect my thoughts, reflect and relax. I envy people who have reached a level of being quiet where they shut down their thoughts, sit in the void that silence is.

I wonder if it would be quiet in space. What about the bottom of the ocean? I wish I could experience real silence. A silence without thought.

I’m the friend who waits alone

Not often asked, but still I’ve grown

I see you with your busy days

And see you walk your different ways.

I don’t mind when you are not around,

I hold no grudges, feel no fear

Though your may forget to call

I am okay, I understand it all.

I don’t need to always be in their sight

I am the friend you rarely need,

But I’ll always be here in need.

You are my strength, my guiding light,

Who worked very hard for my future bright.

With every step, you pave the way,

Teaching me new lessons every day.

You are strong, full of care,

Your heart, a treasure beyond compare.

In laughter, in silence, in the moments we share,

You’re the one who is always there.

A guiding hand when times are tough,

With boundless love, that’s more than enough.

Your wisdom, its deep and true,

Dad, the only star, I see is you.

So, here is my promise, loud and clear,

To love you each and every year.

I will always love you, no matter where you are,

You’ll always be my guiding star.

(A person sits at the balcony feeling the rush of wind gently blowing the hair)

“I love the wind. The feeling of the cold rush of wind on my skin feels soothing and comforting. The swaying of leaves, the calming sound of the breeze feels almost like home. I could sit outside for hours feeling the wind. It makes me feel alive than I’ve ever felt in my life. Even though its cold, the feeling of it makes me forget it all.

Sometimes I wish the wind sways me away like the leaves, leaving me in the air, floating away from the earth’s noise. Just thinking about it, it saddens me as there is no way for that to happen. But just imagine the scene, the wind, the cold breeze, the sound is so comforting….

I wish it would be windy all the time. Even when its not supposed to be windy. I wish the wind would blow away all the impurities in the world leaving nothing but peace and a beautiful place to live in.

“Wow! My sister’s birthday is also coming soon. I shall plan for an amazing gift for her. What should I buy for her, that she could be very happy after that? I feel she has all the toys she has demanded.”

I thought a lot about her gift but nothing came into my mind. I went to play cricket for some time.

Later, after playing cricket, she came to and I demanded, “I want a se to domestic animal.”

“Great! My sister wants a domestic animal set. I will giver her the domestic animal set. She is asking for it. Now, I will go to the toy shop near by and grab her a gift.”

(Sitting in my cousin’s room one day before mybratabandha)

Tomorrow is my bratabandha. I feel so anxious about it. It feels like I am starting a new chapter in my life. In the following days, I will have to maintain a lot of self-discipline. I will be accountable for many responsibilities too. But I am excited for all the blessings and money that I will get.

In other words, I’m also worried about having to wake up early in the morning to bath. Since, I’m going to do it along with my cousin, I won’t be nervous about doing the pooja.

Besides, I will also have to follow many daily rituals and pray everyday. Even though it seems difficult I will abide by it as it is my culture and tradition.

And oh, I will have to wear a janai across my upper body.

Fight between friends and I am not being able to decide whom to support.

There was a verbal fight between Aryan and Aayushman. The fight immediately turned physical. Actually, Aryan teased Aayushman for being fat, and Aayushman teased Aryan back for being short.

Aaah! They are having a fight again. Why does Aryan Tease Aayushman when he can’t handle the teaching himself. The fight is growing, intense. Should I stop them? But who should I support? I think I should support Aryan because he is small. No, no, no. I think I should support Aayushman because Aryan was the one who teased him first.

Ohh! I cannot decide whom to support.

I think I should support neither of them and stop them fighting while supporting no one like a good student.

Satyam Karna (IX ‘A’)

In the heart of the city, where dreams intertwine, 
Chasing the skyline, in the hustle and grind. 
Step by step, we rise, we never fall, 
Echoes of Ambition, bouncing off the walls. 

From the shadows we emerged, with hope in our veins, 
Through the storm and the fire, breaking every chain. 
Living life on the edge, on the path to find, 
They rhythm of our soul, in the beat of the grind. 

In the chaos of the night, our spirits take flight, 
With the dreams of tomorrow, we’re holding on tight. 
Every beat, every rhyme, a story unfolds, 
In the rhythm or the streets, our destiny molds. 

Through the highs and the lows, we carve our own lane, 
In the fire of our passion, we feel no pain.
From the depths of the struggle, to the heights of fame,
We rise with our purpose, never the same. 

As the dawn breaks through, we stand and fight, 
In the glow of our dreams, with hearts alight. 
For every step we’ve taken, and the miles to come, 
We’ll keep pushing forward, till our journey’s done. 
 

Paridhi Sarawagi, XII ‘A’
Good morning, everyone!
Today, I get the honor of talking about someone we all love – someone who is often the first superhero we meet, yet never wears a cape – our moms. 
Now, before I start, I know some of you might be thinking, “Oh no, not another speech about moms. What is this, Mother’s Day?” But hang on! You might think you know everything about mothers already, but trust me, I’ve got some insights that’ll make you see them in a new light. 
Let’s start with a little humor. Have you ever noticed how every mom has this uncanny ability to find lost things? You could be looking for your keys for hours, and your mom will walk in, casually say, “Oh, they’re right there,” and poof, they’re on the counter, exactly where you were looking for them. It’s like magic. I mean, how do they do it? Are they secretly wizards? Does a magical “mom radar” exist? Honestly, I think it’s the only logical explanation. 
But seriously, moms are more than just our personal GPS. They’re the unsung multitasking champions of the world. Think about it – moms juggle work, family, grocery shopping, and somehow still manage to cook dinner, listen to our problems, and make us feel better about everything. And then they act surprised when we ask, “What’s for dinner?” as if it wasn’t their idea to feed us in the first place. 
Now, let’s talk about the emotional side of things. Have you ever had a bad day and the first person you call is your mom? Moms know just what to say to calm you down, even if it’s just a “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.” You roll your eyes at that, but deep down, we all know those words are like a warm blanket in a cold day. They just make you feel better. 
And let’s not forget the unique “mom powers.” You know, the ones that let her instantly tell if you’re lying. I’m pretty sure they have a built-in lie detector – “Did you eat all the cookies?” “No, mom, I swear I didn’t!” “Really? Because I see cookie crumbs on your shirt.” Moms are like detectives in disguise. 
But it’s not just about finding lost items or keeping track of our little “white lies.” Moms are the foundation of love and support. They shape us into who we are, guiding us through life’s ups and downs. Think about all the times you’ve heard, “I’ll always be here for you,” and believed it, even when all the world seemed like it was falling apart. That unconditional love, that unwavering support, is priceless. And if we’re being honest, it’s probably the reason most of us are still alive after that one time we decided it was a good idea to jump off the roof. 
But, hey, let’s not forget the fun side of being a mom. Some of you might remember those classic “mom sayings.” Like, “If you keep making that face, it’ll get stuck like that,” or “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.” Who else can manage to sound both nurturing and terrifying at the same time? 
In the end, moms are the silent warriors who ensure we don’t just survive, but thrive. They might not always get the recognition they deserve, but they sure do make this world a much brighter place. 
So, today, let’s not just talk about what moms do for us. Let’s remember all the small, everyday acts that often go unnoticed – the hugs, the endless patience, the sacrifices, and yes, even the way they somehow and always known what we need before we do. 
Words fails when the time comes to talk about mothers. I have tried a little bit to express gratitude towards mothers through my words. I have written a short poem to express my feelings for mothers. I hope you will like it. Here it goes.

The feeling of warmth and compassion, 
The one I could feel even inside her stomach, 
Made me feel so safe around her, 
That I thank her for being my mother. 

Maa is not only a word,
But rather a feeling of comfort. 
She is the one who covers up for me, 
And stands by me whenever I need her. 

I feel so lucky to be her daughter, 
For me she never lets her eye water.
She hides her sadness to keep me happy. 
In my world, she is the best beauty. 

 Maa, Mom, Ammi and many more ways to call her. 
But is that only what she is made for? 
Being a daughter, what have I done for her? 
Have I ever fulfilled my duties towards her?

I am sorry maa, for every letting you down, 
For making you feel like you are alone in the whole downtown. 
I promise to never repeat my mistakes, 
And teach myself to never let you feel betrayed. 

Thank you, and don’t forget to appreciate your mom today and every day – because, as we all know, there’s no one else quite like her. 
At the end I would like to thank all the mothers present here for joining us today. Have a great day ahead. 
Thank you!                                  (Morning Speech during ‘Muffins with Mother”)

 Aditya Bastola, X ‘J’

Is it really not having eyes that
Makes a man blind? 
A cobbler can make shoe shine, but when he looks down what does he 
Find? 

Man’s love is profound, but deep in his 
Heart, only hate he found. 
Love is all the poet ever feels,
Pain is all his poem ever reads. 
Freedom isn’t free but only determination
It costs. 
In a straight path, only the poet gets
Lost. 

Aditi Mishra, X ‘B’

Hi, it’s me, 
The one you call the disappointment,
The shadow of success, 
The echo of joy never heard, 
I stand in the corner, 
While others bask in the glow, 
Of love, of laughter, of all that shines – 
And I am left with the silence of a heart
That has never known the warmth of belonging. 

The world, 
It sees my flaws,
Marks me with its judgment. 
Then I say I am a snitch, 
An attention seeker, 
A betrayer – 
But do they know? 
Why I wear a smile
That never quite reaches my eyes?

If they did, 
They might know how hard it is, 
To give everything, 
Only to be met with coldness. 
To listen, 
When all I hear are voices
That tear me apart. 
And I am left to stich myself together
With threads of apology and sorrow. 

I am a human too,
A soul with scars no one sees, 
Not seeking glory or fame, 
But to be seen, 
To be heard, and 
To be understood.
Is that too much to ask? 

But here I stand,
A mirror of everyone’s bitterness, 
A reflection of what they fear – 
The one who hurts, 
But keeps on loving,
 Who forgives when forgiveness 
Is a gift she has never received. 

Shaurya Pandey, X ‘I’ 
We all have dreams or goals that we want to accomplish in life. However, many of us often don't achieve what we truly desire, leading to a deep-seated frustration. Deep down, we tend to blame others or life itself for not helping us reach our dreams.
However, the real issue lies in our perception. We often separate our dreams and goals from the present, projecting them into the future. This mindset causes us to lose the power of the present. The present moment holds the potential to accomplish anything.
We need to keep in your mind that our beliefs are shaped by our experiences—what we have heard, read, or felt. If we start believing in our goals from this very moment and maintain that belief, even if the reality is different, our reasoning and circumstances will align to materialize our belief.
Whenever we think about our goals, we must believe strongly that they are achievable. We need to keep believing in them until they happen.
Last but not the least, living in the present moment means fully feeling, experiencing and appreciating what is happening just right now. It involves letting go of past regrets and future anxieties both, and embracing the present wholeheartedly.

Sahil Singh Ujjain, X 'I'

I Quit,

Now, I can’t run.

My brain is becoming

As hot as sun.

Yeah! I can’t fight

And sleep with this crying night

Nobody is there to support me,

Nobody is there to appreciate me.

Oh Dear!

Are you sure

While quitting you thing before?

You said nobody supports you

Then, what about that brave one

WBC, who fights for you?

What about those trees,

Who make oxygen for you free?

What about that God,

Who helped you?

What about that body

Who stands for you?

Oh Dear!

Why do you want that

Someone always stand with you?

In reality, you also know that

Your body and God is only with you.

Still you think you are alone?

Then, remember, Eagle flies alone.

Be Eagle, not ordinary birds

Who flies alone in the height of sky.

Grab your wish s Eagle to grab a fish

Never cry, Just fly

As you have a mission to get your ambition.

Oh Dear!

Wake to up reality.

Priyency Yadav, XI A
I don’t know why but my mother is always a good predictor. “It’s going to rain tomorrow”, she says and it definitely rains the next day. Science fails in front of her. She always gives me an alert notification to carry this and that. At times, she herself actively packs my bag. Whenever it’s a ceremony or special day, she forgets to do her two hours long puja but she never forgets to give me a spoon full of curd before I leave. 
She once said that few people enter our life to teach us that not everyone who extends a helping hand has their heart in the right place. 
Her words, messages and predictions are going to break my heart someday. But I always crave to listen. 
She wears the same sari, in every Mother’s Day which I once gifted her saving my pocket money. Whether I am there or not to comment or compliment her, she always looks gorgeous and is the prettiest in my eyes. Her love and care is the tapestry that actually decorates my heart. She smiles so beautifully that it melts my and father’s heart. But in the corner of my heart, I wonder, ‘how much pain lives within her, while making us stronger each day. 
Love you mumma….

Keshavi Somani, XI ‘B’

Let’s be like the moon, 
Serene and bright!
Or be like the waves, 
Always reaching new heights!

Let’s be like the top of the mountains, 
Viewing world from a whole new perspective!
Or be like the rain, 
Soothing to ears and giving people peace!

Let’s be like the forests, 
Giving shelters to everyone without judging!
Or even better be like the whole nature,
Accepting flaws are beautiful, 
And finding beauty in everything.
 

Aanchal Chaudhary – 8 ‘H’

She learns she is a girl
Not with a sense of pride
Her young mind feels that
She is on a weaker side. 

She doesn’t even grow enough
To realise she has a gender
Her body becomes important
When her heart is pure and tender. 

How to sit and how to walk
Whom to talk and what to say
Enough restrictions before she even feels free
Can she rise above and find her way? 

She has to play with a doll
Why can’t she fly an aeroplane? 
Before she realises, she is told
What she can’t do and what she can. 

We live in the age of women power, 
But a girl is still married off a young age, 
Female feticide still exists in the society, 
She is free but within a bigger cage. 

She always remembers that she is a girl, 
Gender stays in her mind, never goes away, 
Give us a boy, they still pray, 
Who can even see her dreams are, 
Buried by the weight they lay?
 

Syna Shrestha, - 8 ‘A’

In the meadow, under the azure sky so wide, 
Where the flowers bloom and butterflies glide, 
Friendships warmth like the sun’s gentle ray, 
Brightening each moment, come what way. 

Through laughter and tears hand in hand we stand, 
Together we walk, a bond so grand, 
In the tapestry of life, colours blend and twine
Friends forever, a treasure divine. 

When storms of life brew and shadows fall, 
In the embrace of friendship, we stand tall, 
A beacon of light in the darkest night, 
Guiding each other with love so bright. 

Through trials and triumphs, side by side we stride, 
In the symphony of friendships, 
Hearts beat with pride, 
A melody of trust, loyalty and care, 
Forever cherished, beyond compare. 

So lets raise a toast to the ties that bind, 
In the garden of friendship, true treasures we find, 
For in each other, we discover and grow, 
A friendships magic, a bond that will glow. 

Sofiya Baniya, 8 ‘F’

A father’s love is strong and true, 
A guiding star through skies so blue.
With gentle words and caring hands, 
He helps and grow and understand. 

He shows us how to face our fears, 
With strength and hope through all the years. 
A steady rock, he stands so tall, 
A quiet hero through it all. 

He works so hard from day to night, 
To make sure everything’s alright. 
With tired eyes, he still finds time, 
To laugh and play and make life shine. 

He teaches us to do out best, 
To find our way and pass each test. 
He cheers us on when times are tough, 
And lifts us up with love enough. 

A father’s love is deep and wide, 
It’s always there, right by our side. 
In every step, in all we do, 
A father’s love is pure and true.
 

Saavya Rajbhandari – 7 ‘C’

My father the superhero,
Who made me no. 1 starting from 0,
He taught me everything about the world,
And spoke about the bad things word by word. 

He took my finger and taught me how to walk,
Also how to do a polite talk,
He built everything for me and our family, 
Not complaining regularly and doing it firmly. 

When I was sad he made me happy, 
No regrets, he did it gladly, 
He bought me things I really needed, 
Nothing left for him, but he never pleaded. 

After all dads are the one, 
Who will take care of us till he is dead and gone, 
But I never hope that day will come, 
Because he’s my superhero, my no. 1. 
 

Manaswi Devkota – 6 ‘A’

An environment is the sum of all the living and non-living elements whose effect influence human life. Some of the examples of biotic elements are animals, plants and forestry, non-biotic elements are tables, chairs, beds etc. 
Due to the natural world’s destruction environmental problems are increasing daily. Climate change, pollution, deforestation, habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity are the major environmental problems. 
Currently, human lives are badly affected because of environmental problems. Pollutants in the environment can have a massive impact on our health. Air and noise pollution are the most important cause of health hazards. The research shows that 90% of Europeans are seriously affected by air pollution. Besides, Climate change and pollution in rivers are also equally affecting the environment. 
To analyze the situation, there is an urgent need to work for environmental protection. To address these problems some of the ways have most taken across the world. 
3R (Recycling, Reducing, and Reusing) is one of the options to protect the environment. It helps to conserve landfill space. 
The majority of people are contributing to environmental pollution due to the lack of adequate knowledge. So, providing knowledge is another way to protect the environment. 
Eradicating the misuse of water and reusing the water could help environmental pollution. 
Using a large number of plastics is one of the biggest mistake in human life. So, reducing and reusing the plastics could be easiest option to protect the environment. 
Planting a tree is the valuable work to protect the environment. It gives food and oxygen to us. It makes the environment clean and helps to save our energy. 
To sum up, because of the misuse of plastics and water, environment is being polluted. So 3R (Reducing, Recycling and Reusing) the water and plastics could be the best options to keep the environment clean. 

Harshita Agrawal, - 7 ‘G’

With your love and wisdom, you light the way, 
Dad, I’m grateful to you, each and everyday. 

I will watch you as you guide me through life, 
With you, I will be able to handle any strife.

You are my hero, that’s the truth, 
I will look to you throughout the youth, 
I love you and 
Glad to have a dad like you. 

Without you Dad, I wouldn’t be
The person I am today. 
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away. 

You have a place of honor
Deep within my heart. 
You’ve been my superhero Dad, 
Right from the very start. 

You inspire me to be strong and true, 
Dad I love you, 
Happy Father’s Day to you!
 

Avanish Gupta, 7 ‘B’

Once there lived a cat, 
It jumped from a window and fell on a mat. 
It crawled the mat and saw a rat, 
It followed with another cat and fell off the mat. 

It landed on someone’s back
Saw the creature’s face and its mind got blank. 
Tried to run from the man, 
And got successful on its plan. 

It sat under a tree, 
And saw a hotel when it was free. 
Slowly slowly went to the hotel, 
Hiding from the manager, went through a portal. 

It smelled a lot of tasty fish, 
And went near the dish. 
There was no one to look on it, 
So it took the dish and went inside a pit
 

Anandita Shrestha, - 6 ‘G’

The clean environment is an essential part of our health and survival. We all know that now-a-days the trash and pollution and global warming is harming our planet and affecting many poor lives. Other people have dropped trash in rivers and other water bodies making it dirty and causing water pollution. People have wasted water by leaking taps and have caused air pollution by putting harmful substances in our surrounding air. But some people, organizations, governments are trying to resolve these occurring problems. The ways they are trying to help are by either simple or more affecting ways such as…
The simple act of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ which is effective if all people follow these ways of conserving. Many people help by following the ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ by reducing the use of plastics and one use supplies. Reusing materials like shopping bags, containers, boxes by storing various items in it and ‘Recycling’ other plastics and our waste into other things which is useful for others making sure that the same used thing can be again used by someone else, extending the life of the appliance. 
Another way to conserve for our planet is by ‘Conserving Water’. We can simply tightly close the taps after use, take shorter showers and avoiding leaking aps in our house. We should avoid wasting water also by not dropping inseparable chemicals in the water to increase purity in our surrounding water bodies. 
Next we can help by ‘Conserving our Energy Usage’. We can do that by using solar energy to light up our house. We can also do this by switching off lights in the day time. Not only will it decrease the number in our electricity bill, it will also help to save energy for emergency. 
After cutting trees for wood, another way to save our planet is by planting trees. We can either plant after we’ve cut or plant it where it is deforested. It will cause forests to flourish all over the planet. Forests help in absorbing carbon dioxide and helps in the purity of the air. 
We can use ecofriendly products which will make our surrounding less filled with trash. We should useless plastic and buy things will less packaging to avoid throwing more plastic. 
We can also support sustainable practices and Reduce car usage to decrease air pollution and use of greenhouse gases. These gases come from cars, plastic and factories. The burning of oil and coal causes release of carbon dioxide which causes impurities in our surrounding air. 
There are many other different ways to protect our environment and one last point is to ‘Educate Others’. By spreading awareness, we can make other people to help in the process to making our surrounding clean and healthy. 
“We all can work together to
Make a better place for us and all”. 
 

Aditi Thapa, 6 ‘B’

“The greatest threat to our planet is that someone else will save it.” The need to protect the environment has become a crucial issue in the 21st century, as human activities increasingly threaten to the planet as delicate ecological imbalance. This essay will explore several key strategies for environmental protection, emphasizing actions that can be taken to safeguard the earth for future generations. 
One of the most critical steps towards environment is transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable source of energy. Another vital strategy is promotion of sustainable agricultural particles. Equally important is the swift towards a circular strengthening global environmental governance is essential for coordinated action against climate change and other ecological threats. Public education and advocacy play and equally significant role in environmental protection. Raising awareness about the impacts of human activities on the planet can encourage individuals and communities to adopt more sustainable life styles. Finally, preserving natural habitats and bio-diversity is fundamental to maintaining the earth’s ecological balance. 
In conclusion, protecting the environment requires a multifaceted approach that combines renewable energy adoption, sustainable, strong governance, circular economy particles education and habitat conservation. Our actions today will determine the quality of life for future generations, and must act decisively to safeguard the only planet we call “HOME”. “In the end, we will conserve only what we love only what we understand, we would understand only what we are taught” Robert Swan. 
 

अधर्म पर धर्म का, गूंजता है संगीत,
दशहरा का त्योहार है, सच्चाई की जीत ।
बुराई पर अच्छाई की, दीप है जलती,
रावण के अंत की, कहानी यह कहती ।

राम की विजय, हमें सिखाती हर बार,
सत्य की राह पर चलो, चाहे हो कितनी भी मार ।
नारी शक्ति का भी, यह पर्व है साया,
दुर्गा माँ का आशीर्वाद, हम सब पर छाया ।

जलते हैं रावण के पुतले, देते संदेश हर साल,
अहंकार और बुराई का, होगा सदा यही हाल ।
मन में बसाओ राम, और सोचो वही,
दशहरा हमें सिखाता है, अच्छाई की महिमा यही ।

असत्य से लड़ें हम सच्चाई को अपनाएूं,
इस पव में हम एक नई कहानी सजाएूं ।
सत्य का मार्ग पकड़ो, बुराई को छोडो,
दशहरे का पर्व है, हम सबको जोड़ो ।

आओ मिलकर करें एक नारा,
हर दिल में हो विश्वास का सहारा ।
अधर्म पर धर्म का, गूंजता है संगीत,
दशहरा का त्योहार है, सच्चाई की जीत ।

– स्मृति श्रीवास्तव
शिक्षिका
डी.ए.वी स्कूल, काठमांडू
 

मेरी आत्मकथा
          --- ट्विंकल पांडिया

हर इंसान की अपनी एक कहानी होती है। जो इंसान अपनी सारी अथवा बहुत लंबी जिंदगी की चुका हो, उसके पास लोगों को बताने लायक बहुत-सी मजेदार बातें और सीख देने वाले अनुभव होते हैं। परंतु मेरी उम्र अभी उतनी नहीं हुई है। भले ही जिंदगी के बारे में मेरा अनुभव कम है, पर फिर भी अपने इस 17 साल के जीवन में बीते वे हर पल जिन्होंने मुझे आज की किशोरी में परिवर्तित किया है, इस आत्मकथा के द्वारा आप सबको बताना चाहती हूँ। मेरा नाम है ट्विंकल पांडिया है। मुझे मेरे दोस्त और शिक्षक 'ट्विंकल ट्विंकल लिटिल स्टार' भी कहते हैं। 

वैसे तो मेरा जन्म भारत में राजस्थान के एक छोटे से गाँव नापासर में हुआ था, पर आज मैं अपने माता-पिता, भाई और बहन के साथ नेपाल में रहती हूँ। मैं डीएवी स्कूल, काठमांडू में पढ़ने वाली कक्षा 11वीं की एक विद्यार्थी हूँ।  मेरी माता का नाम सुमन पांडिया और पिता का नाम भरत पांडिया है। मेरी कुछ विशेष रुचियाँ हैं--हारमोनियम बजाना, किताबें पढ़ना, नृत्य करना और गाने सुनना। वैसे तो मुझे सिनेमा देखना भी बहुत पसंद है, जिसके कारण मेरी एक विचित्र रुचि यह भी होने लगी है कि कभी-कभी मैं आईने के सामने फिल्मी डायलॉग बोलती रहती हूँ। मेरे माता-पिता ने मुझे कभी भी उन कार्यों को करने से नहीं रोका जो मुझे पसंद हैं। मेरे पिता एक बहुत खुले विचारों वाले व्यक्ति हैं, जिन्होंने मुझे हमेशा और भी अधिक साहसी बनने की सीख दी है। वहीं मेरी माता ने मुझे एक संस्कारी, सभ्य और ईमानदार व्यक्ति बनना सिखाया है। परंतु मुझे मनुष्य जीवन का असली तात्पर्य तब समझ में आया जब मैं दसवीं की बोर्ड परीक्षा के बाद वृंदावन दर्शन के लिए गई थी। वहाँ जाना मेरे जीवन का सबसे अच्छा और सुंदर अनुभव था। सच कहें तो वहाँ के मंदिर और यमुना माता का दर्शन करके मुझे जो सुख मिला, ऐसा सुख मुझे संसार में कहीं नहीं मिला था। मेरे जीवन में अध्यात्म और भक्ति का बहुत महत्व है। इन सब के साथ-साथ जीवन में कुछ मजेदार भाव भी होने चाहिए, जिन्हें याद करके हम खुद भी हँस सकें और औरों को भी हँसा सकें। मेरे जीवन में भी बहुत से ऐसे कई मजेदार पल हैं, जिन्हें मैं कभी नहीं भूल सकती। जैसे कि बचपन में मैं और मेरे मामा खेलते खेलते नाना के ट्रक में छुप गए थे, जो हमें दूसरे गाँव ले गया। घर में सब हमें ढूँढते ही रह गए थे और काफी हाहाकार मच गया था। बचपन के ऐसे और भी कई छोटे-मोटे और प्यारभरे किस्से हैं, जैसे गली में दोस्तों के साथ मिट्टी से बने छोटे-छोटे बर्तनों के साथ घर-घर खेलना, खेल को और मजेदार बनाने के लिए अपनी-अपनी मम्मीयों की साड़ी पहनकर उनके जैसे काम करने का नाटक करना, लॉकडाउन के समय ऑनलाइन क्लासेज के दौरान दोस्तों से चैटिंग करना, उनके साथ फिल्म देखना आदि।

मेरे जीवन का अधिकतर समय नेपाल में बीता है। यहाँ मेरे बचपन की सबसे ज्यादा और सबसे प्यारी यादें हैं।  यहाँ रहकर जो मेरी सबसे पक्की सहेलियाँ बनी हैं, वे हैं  -- गुड्डू और अंशु। हम बचपन से एक ही गली में साथ-साथ खेलते पढ़ते हुए बड़े हुए हैं। इनके अलावा स्कूल में भी मेरे काफी दोस्त हैं, जिन्होंने हमेशा मेरे अच्छे और बुरे वक्त में मेरा साथ दिया है। पढ़ाई-लिखाई में मैं ठीक-ठाक हूँ, पर किताबों से बाहर की दुनिया ने मुझे ज्यादा आकर्षित किया है। मेरे लिए किताबी ज्ञान ही सब कुछ नहीं है। अनुभव और जिज्ञासा भी इंसान को बहुत कुछ सीखाते हैं और बहुत कुछ करने की प्रेरणा देती हैं। जैसे मेरे प्रेरणा के स्रोत हैं -- आजादी के वीर भगत सिंह, रानी लक्ष्मीबाई, सुभाष चंद्र बोस जैसी कुछ महान हस्तियाँ,  जिन्होंने अपने देश के लिए अपनी जान तक की कुर्बानी दे दी थी। ऐसे ही देश के प्रति योगदान देने वाले लोगों में मेरा नाम भी शामिल हो, यही मेरे जीवन का लक्ष्य है।

मेरा जीवन मेरे परिवार, भगवान श्रीकृष्ण और मेरे देश से प्रेरित है। मैं अपने सपनों को साकार करने के लिए निरंतर प्रयास करती रहूँगी जो मैंने अपने परिवार से सीखा है। मेरा उद्देश्य सिर्फ खुद के लिए नहीं बल्कि समाज और देश के लिए कुछ करने का भी है। मेरे जीवन का असली उद्देश्य है -- सेवा, समर्पण और भक्ति। यही मेरे जीवन की अबतक की कहानी है। यही मेरे जीवन का सार है।
 

भगवान की सृष्टि 
           -- शुभेच्छा पात्रा 
               कक्षा: 10 'आई'

"नानी! नानी!! एक कहानी सुनाओ न।" -- अथर्व अपनी नानी के पल्लू को खींचता हुआ बोला।

"बेटा, रुक जाओ थोड़ी देर। मुझे काम करना है अभी।"

"नहीं! मुझे अभी कहानी सुनाओ।" 

"अच्छा, ठीक है। लेकिन चुपचाप सुनना।"

" ठीक है।" -- अथर्व खुशी से बोला।

बहुत समय पहले की बात है। भगवान ने एक मिट्टी का गोला बनाया। वह गोला बहुत ही अद्वितीय और सुंदर था, लेकिन उसमें जीवन की शक्ति की कमी थी। भगवान ने तय किया कि वह विभिन्न प्राणियों और पक्षियों को जोड़कर इस गोले को जीवंत बनाएँगे। उन्होंने पहले पेड़-पौधे बनाए जिससे वह गोला और भी मनमोहक लगने लगा। फिर उन्होंने पक्षियों को बनाया। कुछ बड़े तो कुछ छोटे। उन्हें उड़ने की क्षमता भी दे दी, जिससे आसमान और भी ज्यादा रंग-बिरंगी लगने लगा। उन्होंने फिर मछलियों की सृष्टि की और उन्हें तैरने की क्षमता दी जिससे नदी, तालाब, समुद्र इन मछलियों से भर उठे। भगवान ने फिर कई जानवरों की रचना की। कुछ जानवरों को छोटा, मासुम और अहानिकारक बनाया तो वहीं उन्होंने कुछ जानवरों को विशाल और भयानक बनाया। भगवान की इन रचनाओं के बाद वह मिट्टी का गोला अब खिल उठा था, परंतु भगवान को अभी भी संतुष्टि प्राप्त नहीं हुई थी। वह फिर मिट्टी से कुछ बनाने का प्रयास कर रहे थे। इस बार उन्होंने एक दो पैरों वाला प्राणी बनाया। उन्होंने तय किया कि वह इस प्राणी में थोड़ा-थोड़ा करके अब तक निर्मित सभी प्राणियों की क्षमताओं को कम कम मात्रा में उसे प्रदान करेंगे। ... और फिर इस प्रकार जन्म हुआ मानव का। इस तरह भगवान ने अपनी रचना, अपनी सृष्टि को पूरा किया और दुनिया को सुंदर और संतुलित बनाया जहाँ प्राणी अपनी योग्यताओं के साथ रह सकते हैं और मानव अपनी बुद्धिमत्ता और समझ से ईश्वर की संरचना को और अधिक विकसित कर सकता है। 

"नानी! यदि मैं भी मिट्टी से खिलौना बनाऊँ तो मुझे भी नए नए खिलौने मिल जाएँगे न?" -- अथर्व ने मासूमियत से पूछा। परंतु जवाब के बदले उसके मासूम सवाल पर उसकी नानी हँस पड़ी।

"क्या हुआ? हंस क्यों रही हो?" -- इस बार उसने थोड़े गुस्से से पूछा।

"कुछ नहीं। चलो, अभी सो जाओ। बहुत रात हो गई है। इस प्रश्न का उत्तर मैं तुम्हें कल बताऊँगी।"

"पक्का?"

"हाँ बाबा, पक्का।" (आत्मकथा)
 

Floreena G.C.  
 

The moon, river and I 
We have a special bond.
It is like an old friend.
It is like a guide. 
It is there for me. 

The moon, river and I
We share a special connection. 
Although the river serves as 
“dream maker” or “heart breaker” 
We have no choice but to go along
The path it takes us on. 
While the moon lights the way. 
 

She doesn’t know, who she is,

She tries to figure it out, but she just can’t.

It is supposed to be that hard?

Who is she, really?

Is she supposed to be the one who obeys?

Who does everything she’s told?

Is she someone

who is expected to follow the rules,

To walk the path that is unknown?

Or Is she someone who rebels?

Who doesn’t follow the rules, she thinks are amiss.

She forages a new path.

She does not adhere to the crowd,

She crowds yields to her.

She does not obey, she rules.

But, is this her?

Or, Are all these just to know,

Who she really is?

I complained of how my bed was cold and hard,

As a rock someone would be sleeping on it.

Then I saw a homeless man, dirty and dusty

Sleeping on the ground

Gazing at the sky

Under the blanket of blissful sky, - smiling.

I grumbled how tiring it was,

Eating the same food every day.

Then I saw some poor children,

Scrapping food from the dirty tins of steel boxes.

A smile lighting up their faces

As if they hadn’t eaten for days.

I lamented my old, worn-out clothes,

Then I realised

How many can’t even afford to have one.

I realise,

We’re too late to admire, our luck

While we have, which

Others might only dream of.

Complaining brings nothing, but more pain and suffering

But acceptance, it brings wisdom of being grateful.

The genie has given me a hectic task

What are the 3 wish I should ask.

Maybe a luxurious car that I can ride

Or the ability to swim like a tide

Maybe food which never ends

Or some real trustworthy friends

Maybe I should ask for unlimited money

Or a person who can call me honey

Maybe to travel the whole world

Or a house with diamonds twirled

I wish I knew but I can't decide

‘Ask them all’ says my greedy side 

When nobody    
Wakes you up in the 
Morning, and when 
Nobody waits for you 
At night, and when 
You can do
Whatever you want, 
What do you call it
Freedom (azadi) or Loneliness (akelapan)
Why should we fell the
Truth when lying could benefit us!!!

If every people in this world
Accomplish’s then every life on the 
Earth will be smooth (makhan) or rough (pathar)
What if there were no religion?
If we could switch the lives with
Anyone, who would it be and why???

Are you living or just going 
To die?    

Good Character is essential to success! Character matters in life because it influences how effectively we can achieve your objectives whether people want to work with us and how well we fit into our teams we may become more successful and confident in what we do if we work hard and are motivated to attain our objectives. 
When we treat others fairly and honestly they will want to work with us and even may assist us in achieving our objectives. We will fit in and be accepted if we obey the laws and regulations of our society, culture and organizations. As a result, we will have better relationships and more developed personality, which will eventually lead us to a successful life. We are more likely to achieve our objectives it we have excellent or positive character qualities such as hard working and diligent about what we do. As a result, we may feel more confident in our capacity to attain our objectives. But, if we have fault character such as proclivity for procrastination or carelessness in our actions, we may miss out opportunities or even fail to meet our objectives. 
Now, let's take a step back to understand how our character influences our position, whether we are an aspiring leader, or just a leader or even just attempting to impress others. Instead of following others or making unattractive selections to get ahead at work, characters will help us be clearer and more confident in our decisions. 
Success is subjective and it depends on how we define success. Character is immutable, like the foundation of a building. If we show genuine character strength, something that appears to be successful may not be pleasurable. Standing up for our principles and morals is a sign of character. Success is the result of the outside world, while the character is the result of the inside world. They may seem unrelated but a good character leads to become a successful person. 

Dog is a domestic animal. 
It has four legs. 
It has one tail. 
It keeps us safe. 
It is friendly and loyal. 
It eats meat and bones. 
It protects our homes. 
It is like our family member. 
Police also use dogs for catching thieves. 

There are different types of dogs. 
They are of different colours and sizes. 
The baby dog is called a puppy. 
It lives in a kennel. 
Dog is my favourite animal 
I love to play with dogs. 

Life is so strange
Nothing stays the same
Everything changes
But who to blame

Life is like a game
Where you have to lose
Before you can gain
To win you have to face the fearful rain

In life…They always say
Don’t use your heart
Only use your brain

In life there is love
But the more is hate
No one decide
They all hesitate
And who knows the fate

The closest people you need go away
When you need them the most
You find them lost

Day after day
Days go by
People are born…and others die

Year after year
No one understands
Nothing is clear
Nothing in our hearts except fear

Today you walk and talk
Tomorrow you lay in your grave
And nothing if you gave
The money that you save
And no use of your gold
When it won’t be sold

You have to be strong
Stop doing the wrong
And never life
Be ready for your last goodbye. 

Good morning esteemed judges, respected teachers, participants and all present here!
I, Mayank Jain, of grade XII ‘A’ representing Mount Dhaulagiri House, stand before you to deliver a speech on - "The importance of library for students".

First of all, I would request you all to give a huge round of applause to the hidden gem of our school: The Library. We all see the library as a hall filled with thousands of books – both new and old. Some books are so old that even our grandfathers had black hair when reading them. But I request you all to change your perspective towards the library. Library is a place where anything you touch fills you with knowledge and skills. Skills like learning of listening. Most importantly, it teaches you the art of silence.

Talking about our school, we all have been given a single library period a week, which many of us see a leisure to sit and gossip or to complete our incomplete sleep schedule. I was among this group until I reached my grade 11, where our first-floor, beautiful library gave me access to books which cost free - some of them were S.L. Arora and H.C. Verma.

Our school also provides us with a library card which many of us see as a ninja star shooting it here and there or else keeping it in clear bag for their entire life without using it. But I want to tell you friends that its wrong! Library card is like a passport and books are like countries. The card allows access you to millions of ideas - so use it wisely.

Library is like a treasure hunt until one day you find a book which makes you a book lover or gives you a life lesson. For me, it was ‘The Psychology of Money’ by Morgan Housel. It was kept on the Teachers table and I randomly read the first 3/4 pages and ended up reading the whole book which gave me a belief that I can also read books and enjoy. 

All superheroes wear caps but our Librarians don't. Our Librarians have a genuine superpower of knowing where a particular book by a specific author is kept, in which column of the library. And yes, it requires a lot of memory power. So next time you visit the library, make sure to thank your teachers who helped you find your resources which you couldn’t find even if you were given 5 – 6 hours.

Library provides you with curriculum, books and teachers too. The teachers get a chance to give you a depth of knowledge for a specific topic using resource book. So don’t choose a book by looking at its cover instead take it to cover your life with some knowledge.
In conclusion, I would like to say that whenever you pass by the library, just remember, it’s a magical land where, keeping quiet is the superpower and all you need is curiosity.
So, dive into the sea of knowledge and revel the peacefulness. Stay curious and keep reading. 

With this, I, Mayank Jain, thank you for patiently listening to my speech. 
Thank you all!

GREAT READERS MAKES GREAT WRITERS, WHILST GREAT WRITERS MAKE GREAT COMMUNICATORS AND GREAT COMMUNICATORS MAKE GREAT PURSUADORS. AND YOU KNOW WHAT GREAT PERSONS MAKE? THEY MAKE GOOD SOCIETIES AND THAT’S WHAT THIS WORLD NEEDS.

My warm greetings to everyone present here. Today, I, Aastha Thakur, am more than honored to represent Annapurna House in the Interhouse Speech Competition organized by Hellen Keller Library Club on the topic “Importance of School Libraries at school”. So, let me take to a journey of the spectacular realm of libraries without further ado.

Well, when it comes to libraries, I am teleported back to Grade 1 when I had my first school library experience. I clearly remember the zeal I had that day gazing at the hall filled with countless number of books that carried a peculiar identity of their own; waiting for their stories to be unfolded and brought into perspective. That was the day when I had wondered if I would ever be able to read all the books kept there and that is what ignited a deep love for reading within me which has only grown stronger and stronger with each passing day.

Honestly speaking, school libraries have always been my escape starting from my formative years of primary school up until now. One secret that I have unlocked about school libraries is that they are the keys to the doors of endless possibilities, yes, you heard that right! School libraries have been my place, a lifeline and a refuge. In libraries, I could solve weighty problems with world leaders, I could live the life of Anne Frank or Anne Boleyn. I could visit Antarctica or any other planet like Uranus. I could get tour the Hogwarts and unravel the mysteries of the witch-craft world through the Harry potter series or just enjoy the Lilliputian world through the Gulliver’s travels. Each step to issuing a book at library has helped me develop empathy, imaginative power, critical thinking skills, oratory skills and most importantly, it has helped me develop “EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE” which is much needed in the society.

But, let me assure you that entering the library is not only about entering a world of fictional characters or a storehouse of information. In fact, they are also a place for like minds to connect. You can pick up “To Kill a Mockingbird” and find how you and Scout Finch have the same views about the world. Well, why only fictional characters? You could connect with your own friends through your similar choices of books. I don’t know about you all, but I have come across so many instances where me and my friends discuss over our favorite set of books, favorite authors and share our perspective about the writer or the book which immensely helps us connect as individuals and learn from each other. My friends, that is exactly the power that school libraries hold.

However, despite all of these splendid possibilities that awaits us, our generation seems to have grown distant from the lucrative reading world. It’s surprising to see how people only talk about Instagram, movies, or web series when you can sit in the cubicles of your school libraries and teleport yourself back in time, forward in time, to whichever place you want and delve into the life of your favorite fictional character or real-life inspiration. Thus, I believe, that every individual must utilize the privilege of having school libraries at our school and embrace the culture of libraries that values diversity, imagination and exploration. Thankyou!

In shadows cast by fleeting years,

We walk the path of silent tears,

The days go by, like whispered sighs,

In the fading light of endless skies.

Dreams once bright now gently fade,

In twilight’s grasp, they’re softly laid,

The echoes of what might have been,

Hunt the spaces we live in.

Time’s gentle hands, they pull us on,

Through moments lost and chances gone,

We chase the sun, yet still it sets,

Leaving behind a trail of regrets.

In quiet nights, we find our truth,

The fragile beauty of lost youth,

And is sorrow, something stays,

A tender in the darkest days.

रात की चादर में, जब सब सोते हैं खुशी से,
एक मााँ अपने बच्चे के साथ बैठी, आसमान की ओर देखती है।
बच्चा हंसता है, फिर चााँद को देखता है, और कहता है मााँ से उसे उठा ले।
मााँ मुस्कान के साथ कहती है, ूस्वर्ग जाकर नीचे भेज ाँर्ी, प्यारे । ू
प्यारी बाहों में, वह उसे सुलाती है, र्हरी और मीठी नींद में ललपटाती है।
विदुश्री पारीक १० H

Grade: I 'A'

Dog is a domestic animal

It has four legs. It has one tail.

It is friendly and loyal. It eats meat and bone.

It protects our home. It is like our family member.

Police also use dogs for catching thieves.

There are different types of dogs.

They are of different colours and sizes.

The baby dog is called a puppy.

It lives in a kennel.

Dog is my favourite animal.

I love to play with dogs.

गर्छ धेरै पढाइ
मेरो प्यारो भाइ
खेल्छ रमाई रमाई

म चलाउँछु साइकल
भाइ खेल्छ फुटबल
चकचक गर्ने बानी
जति भनेनी नमान्नी ।

घरको छेउमा अम्बाको बोट
उसलाई खेल्दा लाग्यो चोट
बाटोमा दौडिन्छ दायाँ बायाँ
मैले गर्छु भाइलाई धेरै माया

बुबा, हजुर हुनुहुन्छ नै मेरो जीवनको सहारा,
ठूलो भएपछि तपाई जस्तै हुने हो, मेरो चाहना ।
जति बेला पनि तपाईंको शब्दमा पाउँछु माया,
पोल्ने घाममा पनि मेरो लागि बनाइदिनुहुन्छ छाया ।

बुबा, हजुरप्रति माया कसरी बुझाऊ रु
शब्दहरू आउदैनन् मेरो मुखबाट ।
हजुरले आफ्‌नो मायालु हातले
मलाई हटाउनुहुन्छ संसारको दुःखबाट।

बुबा, म सधैभरि तपाईंको साथी बन्ने छु,
हजुरलाई दुःख दिने छुइनँ ।
हजुरले राख्नुभएको आशा पूरा गर्ने छु,
हजुर बिना त म कोही पनि होइन ।

नुवान कुलुङ राई 
कक्षा १० ‘D’

 Namdima Angbo Limbu
Grade : IX 'E'
A Mothers love knows no end to her child,
She will constantly send a love like no other

A love between a child and a mother
Through the highs and the lows
A mother's Love only grows
She is there when You need her most,
With a big mother's love dose 

मलाई चिन्ता लागेको हिजोअस्ति देखि होइन । 
देशले शान्ति मागेको हिजोअस्ति देखि होइन ।।

यो देशका युवाहरू खोज्दै छन् रोजगारी । 
युवाशक्ति जागेको हिजोअस्ति देखि होइन ।।

किन छौँ सबै मौन देश धरापमा पर्दा पनि । 
नेपाली जनता तातेको हिजोअस्ति देखि होइन ।।

इतिहास मेटिएको छैन अझै नि वीरताले । 
मैले भ्रातृत्व भाकेको हिजोअस्ति देखि होइन ।।

                                    कल्पना भट्ट (शिक्षिका)

In the quiet of the night, I work away.
My kids are sleeping; they had their play.
Passion fuels me, keeps me strong,
Hard work drives me all night long.
Deadlines are near; there's much to do.
Balancing life with kids, just two.
Time slips by like sand in a hand.
Yet I push on, with a steady stand.
Life has taught me deep lessons.
Not to judge or lose sleep.
Looks don't matter; it's heart and soul.
That truly defines us and makes us whole.
So let them judge; I do not mind.
In my work, I find true peace.
A mother, a worker, all combined,
Creating dreams, one step at a time.

Ms. Isha Tripathi

Muskan Barai- Grade X 'E'

I am thrilled to recount my unforgettable experience at the PASCH Youth Course in Germany. After eagerly anticipating for three months and ten days since being selected, I finally embarked on a journey to a place I had always dreamed of visiting.

On the afternoon of 1^st June, 2024, accompanied by my tearful yet proud mom and smiling dad, I entered the airport. I flew to Mumbai with Stuti ma'am from the Goethe Institute, where we spent the night. The following day, I met the Indian team joining me for the course, and together we headed towards Germany. After a lengthy journey with several layovers, we finally reached the campus.

We received a warm welcome from our caretakers, who would guide us throughout the course. They were incredibly kind and supportive. The moment I received my Teilnehmersausweis (PASCH ID card), I felt a surge of pride.

The next day, I began attending German language classes in preparation for the upcoming A2 Level German language test. Each day started with breakfast followed by language lessons and a variety of enjoyable activities such as Mandala art, creating music albums, cycling, baking, cooking, outings, and crafting necklaces from rhinestones, among others.

One memorable event was the Länderabend, where each participant showcased something representing their country. Our team performed a traditional Newari Dance in authentic Newari attire.

Weekends were equally thrilling. During the first weekend, we explored Hamburg and visited a museum of ships. The following day, we enjoyed a "bad taste" party where we dressed humorously. The next weekend, we toured Tönning, visited an aquatic museum, and had a beach-themed party.

Throughout the week, we visited Kiel University and the Nordsee beach, culminating in the "Abschlussabend" to bid farewell to everyone.

Beyond the activities, the highlight was the friendships I formed. Meeting incredible people from around the globe and sharing these experiences was truly amazing. We forged bonds and created memories that will last a lifetime.

After 22 days filled with learning and adventure, I returned home with a mind enriched with knowledge and a heart brimming with cherished memories. I dearly miss my PASCH team and roommates, and I hope our paths cross again someday.

Name: Aadya Jha

Grade: X ‘J’

I’m not someone’s favourite,

I’m not anyone’s go to

Person

I’m not someone’s homie

I’m not anyone’s dream

Come true

I’m not someone’s sunshine

I’m not anyone’s reason to smile

I’m Mee

A person who loves small

Things

Who yet to find what

Having a bunch of friends

Look like.

Who loves to be someone

Kind

Who has big dreams

Who wants to shine

I’m Mee

Who always says, “I’m fine”

No matter what is in

Her mind.

Name: Sushrusa Maharjan

Grade: X ‘G’

Drifting form sea to sea, singing my lonely tune in search of the one that can understand me. “What are you?” You might ask.

I am an outcast, a freak of nature born with a fate of loneliness.

But, I have overheard form others in the sea that they have seen my King travelling while singing along with his families. Yet, I remain a lone whale consumed by the solitue that comes with being different from your kind.

Meanwhile, the creatures that have heard my calling have commented on my strange noises behind my back. I lack similarity to the other whales, as I do not sound the same. The wise ones discussed about whether the other could understand me or not but they were unable to verify any of their theories.

The most agreed theory was that their hearing range could not contain my sound levels. And communication would not be possible even if we were face to face.

I was at a loss of words and thought to myself “Do I deserve this loneliness just because I sing at 52 hecta?” Even so, I shall continue to sing, eternally waiting for someone who can understand me, so that we may sing together in harmony for asl long as we live. Until that day finally arrives, I shall contue to drift on and on and on...

Name: Subhecha Patra

Grade: X ‘I’

What defines you?

People often say,

Your grades define you,

Or may be your stupid little job.

Its maybe the money you make

Or the way you walk.

Are you the food you eat?

Or the way you talk?

Maybe you are all that

But what if,

You are the passion you follow

And the way you love.

May be you are the flower

That blooms after rain,

Or the silly little laughter

After you make a stupid mistake.

Oh, my darling! You are an undeniable masterpiece

But here they say again,

What defines you?

Name: Mansi Singh

Grade: X ‘J’

I was on my usual stalking following cycling routine when I saw a Cracked Wall. To me, the wall seemed very sad. It seemed as if it had cracked because of the unbearable screams of anger and frustration that it had to deal with; screams that often reminds us of a couple who used to be deep but unfortunately, fate had something else for them. Every passing day had kept getting gloomier for them. One day, the husband just had enough and left the house. The tree beside the house lost all its leaves. Yet the man didn’t return. Impatience got the best of the lady. May be, the wall started losing its paint and the lady inside the four walls started losing herself too. I think the wall accompanied the lady through a lot of phases and sadly, even death. Although she was married to the man, maybe the wall loved her way more than he ever could. I then came back to reality and started pedaling away because at last, this was all just a mind’s eye moment.

Name: Harshita Agrawal

Grade : X 'H'

If I could be a cookie,

Oh, what a treat!

With flavour so sweet, and

Texture so neat

Soft and chewy or crispy

And sweet

A treat of all, a joy to eat.

I’d be golden brown, with

Chocolates chips galore,

Melting in your mouth, leaving

You wanting more.

I’d bring joy and comfort,

With each delicious bite,

A little piece of happiness,

Brining pure delight.

I’d be enjoyed with milk, a

Classic combination,

Or maybe with ice-cream, a sweet

Celebration.

I’d be shared with friends,

Creating memories so dear,

A simple pleasure that brings everyone near.

“It is better to be alone than surrounded by fake people.”

Name: Anaya Singh

Grade:  IX ‘F’

I personally believe that it is better to be alone than surrounded by fake people because being surrounded by fake people is equivalent to having no one in life and it both carries the same meaning. Being alone in life teaches you a lot of things like being independent, standing up for ownselves, self-love etc.

Staying alone does not mean you are lonely or left out. It means that you enjoy your own company and is happy staying your ownself. It even has a massive effect on your vision, the mass most of the time believes that you cannot enjoy alone and need a group of friends to enjoy but staying alone changes your perspective towards the whole scenario. It makes you experience the enjoyment and happiness of staying alone.

In addition to these, I would like to add that being dependent on people should be minimized and they should start being independent and enjoy on their own.

Sadhwi Devkota

 IX G

Good morning everyone, today. I, Sadhwi Devkota stand before you all to discuss a matter that makes a deep impact in all your lives. My topic is 'The art of Positive Thinking.'

The prespective we adopt often dictates the colors we decide to paint with on the larger canvas that is life. Like a great artist, positive thinking can turn the ordinary things into the spectacular and the challenges into chances.

Making the conscious decision to concentrate on the positive parts of life despite obstacles is what positive thinking entails. It goes beyond simply donning rose-colored glasses. It is important because it has the power to influence our attitudes, perception and eventually our actions. Resilience, inventiveness and growth are all accelerated by a cheerful outlook. It empowers us to navigate a sense of gratitude for life's blesings.

It entails choosing opportunity over restriction, bravery over fear, and optimism over pessimism. It encourages us to have the courage to dream large despite uncertainty and having faith in oneself despite what the outside world may say. We open the door to a world of limitless opportunities where every challange is only an opportunity to get stronger and where failure is not a setback but rather a stepping tool.
Thank you thank you all ,
 

My father's name is Dr. Shyam Prakash Dumre. He was born on 25th December, 1978. He was born in Waling -14, Syangja, Nepal. His father was Tika Ram Dumre and his mother was Tika Kumari Dumre. My father is a professor. He has passed Ph. D from Thailand. He works in Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. He likes playing badminton, singing modern songs and dancing with rock songs. I like my father because he takes care of me and my family. He is my source of inspiration. He is the one who taught me the importance of honesty, responsibility and value of hard work. I love my father very much.

Name: Vedanshi Dumre 
Grade: III'C'
 

My mother's name is Babita Banjara. She was born on 17th August 1988 in Kavre District. Her father's name is Govinda Banjara and mother's name is Shubhadra Banjara. She has passed +2 from Siddhartha Academy, Banepa. My mother is a homemaker. She likes listening old songs and dancing. I like my mother because she supports me in every situation. She motivates me in my studies and teaches me to be obident and polite to others. I love to eat delicious food she makes. I love her very much. I will be always grateful to her.

Name: Savya Ghimire 
Grade: IV 'E'
Roll No.: 23

My father's name is Hari Mehta. He was born on 3rd June 1981, (2035, Jestha 21). He was born in Inaruwa Sunsari. His father was Prem Lal Mehta. His mother was Mahabati Mehta. He has passed Master's Degree from Tribhuvan University. He is a businessman. He works in Balkumari, Lalitpur. He likes playing football,
singing Hindi songs and dancing with Nepali songs. I like my father because he is a kind-hearted and soft-spoken person. When I make mistakes, he never scolds me but teaches me to be a good person. He works till late night to fulfill our needs. So, I love my father very much.

Name: Rihansee Mehta
Grade III 'E'
Roll no: 26

What if I tell you that Bhagvad Gita is not a religious text? Yes, you heard it right. It's not a religious text but it's the world's first life guide. This thousand years old book is still relevant in this modern age. So, does that mean that today's youth can learn something from Bhagvad Gita? Let me tell you about its 3 lessons which are my favourite. 

1.    Let's talk about being Arjun 
We all have some anxiety in our minds when we deal with the easiest exam papers according to teachers but the toughest one for us. Like us even Arjuna in Kurukshetra was hesitant and doubted his capabilities. Like some of us Arjun had also accepted his defeat without even fighting for it. He had questions about whether he could fight against his own guru. Then our mentor Krishna made Arjun understand that no individual is above knowledge and knowledge is the world's biggest strength. Dronacharaya was a very good teacher but Arjun couldn't just become the world's best archer due to him. Arjun devoted and pursued his life to knowledge. The pursuit of knowledge helped him become capable. For we students, studies are the training ground and knowledge prepares us for a war called exam. To win over this war we need to have a weapon of knowledge of the subject and knowledge of oneself. 
2.    Distractions 
Our world these days is filled with distractions. The phone we used in study during lockdown is the same phone filled with multiple distractions. I am not asking you to spend your time wondering how can Bhagvad Gita teach us how to not get addicted to phone because I am here with your answers. According to lord Krishna, we have 3 distinct qualities i.e., Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik. Tamasik means short term pleasure like addiction of phone, social media, etc. Rajasik are the things we do for our entertainment. Satvik are the things that are difficult for us to do. Gita tells us that we need to balance these three qualities. We should set our goal to reduce the Tamasik qualities. I know the difficult things bring joy but we can make it fun right. This is what Gita tells us to increase your interest in Satvik things. 
3.    Failure 
We live in a world where competition demoralizes some of us. Shri Krishna told Aurjun that results don't depend on your effort alone but they depend on many things that are not in your control. He teaches us to not only work for results but work for the right reasons. We should work hard because that is the right path to move forward. And, as mentioned in three idiots, "kamyaab hone ke liye nahi kaabil hone 
Ke liye padho, success ke piche nahi excellence ka picha karo,   success jhak maar ke tumhare piche aayegi". Not even trying for the fear of bad result is foolishness. So just keep giving your best. 
Yes, Gita is too old for today's generation but its knowledge contains no expiry dates. Lastly, if you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl. 
But whatever you have to do, you have to keep moving forward -By Martin Luther King. 

Name: Garima Bhagat 
Grade: XI'B'
 

My father's name is Krishna Bahadur Thing. He was born on August 31, 1983. He was born in Manahari, Makawanpur. His father's name is Bishnu Bahadur Thing and his mother's name is Sukumaya Thing. He has passed Master's Degree from TU. He is a businessman. He works in Om Shanti Auto Center. He likes playing volleyball, taekwondo, football and cricket. I like my father because he motivates me to work hard and is always in worry when I get sick. He is the most selfless person I have ever met. He is kind and always encourages us to stay positive. So, I think I am very lucky to get a kind father like him.

Name: Choyongee Thing
Class: IV 'H' 
 

Nistha Jain 
29th August, 2023 
Grade: XI 'D'

George Boole was born on 2nd November 1815 in Lincolnshire, England. He died on December 8, 1869, Ballintemple, County Cork, Ireland. 
He was an English Mathematician who helped to establish modern symbolic logic and whose algebra of logic and many other contributions are there in the world today. ‘Boolean Algebra’ is named after his last name ‘Boole.’ The Boolean Algebra is basic to the design of digital computer circuits. 
George Boole is a legendary mathematician, who is also known as ‘Grandfather of the digital world and one of Lincoln's greatest minds.’ His ground breaking work ‘An investigation of the Laws of Thought’ in 1854, formulated his 3 fundamental laws of logic that is now known as ‘Boole's Law of Thought.’ These laws established a mathematical framework for reasoning and laid the groundwork for Symbolic logic - a method of representing logical relationships using symbols rather than words. 
Overall, George Boole's contribution to logic and mathematics have had a profound and lasting impact on fields such as computer science, philosophy and engineering. His ideas continue to be a prerequisite in the design and functioning of modern digital technologies.
 

Manshi Singh 
Grade: IX 'F' 

Mr. Ike Eveland is a great novelist, who has a great history of being a multitalented. He was born on 12th of July in the great land of Sweden. He is a well-known individual around the present year with a great number of followers along his side inspired by his works. 
He joined the company Nijisanji on 11th December 2020 and made his debut on 1st January 2021 along with his co-workers and genmales.  Mr. Eveland was renowned with the lille of The Novelist from the past " from C hi followers and was a member of the new wave of Nijisanji En's 4th "Luxiem" with his gen-mates Luca Kaneshiro, Vos Akuma, Shu Yamino and Mysta Rias.
He is known for his amazing work with novels and music and has a fascinating liking to caviar on toast and a wide knowledge on The Vocaloid genre. His new found job as a V-Tuber on the internet has gone a long way as up to 2 years by now and he wishes to continue his work as said by him on his latest vods. He is known/ given by his folowing filles as 'The man of gender' C "Funny Swedish Man "The Vocaloid King and many more, there is even a particular title for him given by one of his gen-mates Mr. Vox Akuma for their Vods together and is named as the Horror for Husbands as some may say. He is also famous for his humor and way of expressing him self to others around him despite showing a whole new personality with other very close to him.  
His voice being quite relaxing and charming people usually like his Zatsudan Vods on his stroms. He has collabed with many different V. Tubers personalities on his time and will continue with Mr. Eveland who is greatly praised for his knowledge of languages as he is fluent in all English and Swedish along with Survival" Japanese He has met talents world - wide who along with his co-workers and His followers expect more from him in the future alongside him. 
 

Krish Mahato 
Grade: XI 'C' 
29 Aug, 2023 

Sir Issac Newton was born on 4th January 1643 and died on 31st March 1727. He was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian and author. He was described in his time as a natural philosopher. 
Moreover, he was a key figure in the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment that followed. His pioneering book, first published in 1687, consolidated many previous results and established classical mechanics. 
Newton also made seminal contributions to optics and share credit with German Mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz for developing infinitesimal calculus. In ThePrincipia, Newton formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation that formed the dominant scientific view point for centuries until it was superseded by the Theory of Relativity.
Newton used his mathematical description of gravity to derive Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, account for tides, the transections of comets, the precession of the equinoxes and other phenomena, eradicating doubt about the solar system as heliocentric. He demonstrated that the motion of objects on earth and celestial bodies could be accounted for by the same principles. Newton built the first practical reflecting telescope and developed a sophisticated theory of colour based prism separating white light. 

Keshavi Somani 
Grade: X 'F' 

Blackpink -the world's greatest K-pop girl band is making history around the world. The one who struggled a lot and who had to live with cockroaches in their houses, have now become the world's greatest singers with fans all around the globe. 
Blackpink has four members - Jennie, Jisso, Lisa and Rose. Each singer is from different parts of the world. Jennie and Jisoo are both from South Korea. Rose was raised in New Zealand and Lisa is from Thailand. 
Blackpink has grown out with a concept of dark music. They produce songs on how we should fight problems in our life. Their songs help us to cope up with the hardest of all situations in our life with all our strength. 
They debuted in YG Entertainment on 8th August 2016 with the song "Whistle". It became a hit overnight and named their fandom 'Blink" within a month. It was followed by their new beats. Every release like Boombayah, How You Like That, Ddu-Du Ddu, Ice Cream, As If It's Your Last and et cetera. They have collaborated with many big artists like Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez and have broken many records too. Their new release was hit in Billboards too. 
They have organised many concerts all over the world including Coachella and Los Angeles (LA). Their contract expired on 8th August 2023. But for their fans sake, they again renewed their contract. And now they are going to come with a big comeback. 
These 4 girls have become an inspiration for thousands of girls and youngsters around the world by their devotion of never giving up no matter how much struggle they face or hate they get. They have also taught their fans to work for their dreams and what not they would achieve. 
 

Ishan Khan
Grade:  XII - 'C' 

Today Putin is one of the most powerful and the most influential people of the world. Born on 7th October 1967 at St. Petersburg Russia, he has served as the President of the Russian Federation for more than four terms. 
During the Soviet Era, Putin served as an undercover spy for the KGB, the popular Soviet intelligence agency. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, he was heartbroken to see his country fall apart. 
During the 1990's, Putin resigned from his post of senior spy and decided to join the Russian Politics. With the help of his KGB comrades, Russian mob bosses and the oligarchs, he rose to power becoming the mayor of St.Petersburg. During his time as mayor, he was able to win the hearts of the Russian people through his influential speeches and debates which mainly focused on to reunite Russia as a global superpower. 
After the 1998 Moscow bombing by the rebels of Crimea, Putin was able to influence more Russian citizen through fear. Due to this, his approval rating suddenly jumped from 2% to 49%. And during the 1999 election, he became the Prime Minister of Russia. During the New Year’s Eve of 1999, the then president resigned making him the President of the country. After he rose to power, he successfully invaded two of Russia’s neighbour Georgia and Ukraine. Ever since Vladimir Putin became the President, he has suppressed the Russian media as a propaganda weapon to deceive the general public. 
In the beginning, he worked to suppress the 12 Russian oligarchs who were powerful due to their states in the Russian natural gas sector. He favoured those who supported him and eliminated those who didn't. Afterwards, he shifted his focus to stop the eastward and came across the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) or North Atlantic Alliance (NAA). 
Currently, Putin is fighting a bloody war in Ukraine. Despite Russia facing criticism, Vladimir Putin stands strong like a beacon of hope providing stability to Russia and the Russians. 

Archit Singh 
Grade: X 'H' 

"Dhoni finishes off in style with a magnificent strike in the crowd and he is an Indian captain to lift World Cup after 28 years." 
In a small town of Jharkhand, Ranchi the two parents Pan Singh Dhoni and Devki Dhoni were blessed with a legend one whose name will be chanting in all Indian crowd. Dhoni was brought and raised up in Ranchi. From his childhood he had interest in Football. His love and passion for football had far away opened a door for cricket which he never thought. His potential in cricket was recognised by his coach Mr. Banarice. His love for cricket increased but it was not living a good impact on his father. But his sister supported him a lot in cricket. 
After his day to day game improvement, his father started believing in him and his performance. His game was recognised by Railway chief which led him to giving an opportunity of Job in the railways. But Dhoni didn't favour it much and left it behind and thought of giving his full dedication towards cricket. After being selected in Indian Team he married Sakshi Dhoni.
In the beginning of his career, he consistently lost the matches and was hated and criticised by all Indian Cricket fan followers. After that, BCCI recognised his talent of leadership and he was appointed as the captain for T20 world cup which led to victory for India. Then people again started believing in Him. 
The Final Day, (11-11-2011) 
The final match was played between India vs Srilanka under the captaincy of  Dhoni. First it was batting of Srilanka leading up to target of 245 run. We thought an easy target to be chaised but during our opening all the star batsmen became out one by one. Then batting came of Dhoni. We thought Yuvraj Singh should come because he was at his prime during tournament but Dhoni came and played a captaincy inning and leading to a win, by hitting a sixes and fours all around. 
 

Aastha Thakur
Grade:  XI 'B'

The present world is a world of equality where every single human has the right to participate in all fields irrespective of race, religion, gender or any other diversity. However, it is not always the same. The human civilisation has gone through multiple changes, some good and some bad. Katherine Johnson is one of those great personalities who broke all the barriers of differences and discrimination and inspired the future generations. 
Katherine Johnson was born in an African family in West Virginia. She was not from a very economically well-off family due to which her childhood was pretty difficult. However, no difficulties stopped her and she graduated at an early age of just 14. She later on started teaching and got married at the age of 33. She applied to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and was deployed as human computer to calculate the trajectories. She was kept separately to the other white employees who were pretty deceitful. However, her amazing talent helped her rise up among all her colleagues.
 She had a prominent contribution in different space missions. She worked in NASA for about 33 years with Apollo 11 and she was the women behind the great success of missions that include Apollo 11 mission, the first one and the mission 1962 (The friendship mission). In fact, John Glenn denied to go on the space mission of 1962 unless Katherine personally reviewed the calculation of Trajectories. 
Her contributions were so astonishing and significant that she was awarded the Presidential Medal of freedom in 2015 A.D. by Barack Obama. She also raised voice for fair pay for the women employees and advocated to uplift the involvement of women in STEM areas. 
Katherine Johnson once said in one of her interviews, " I never ran away from my work playing sick or any- thing: The one problem I had was answering questions to the world which I did in the best way possible." This undoubtedly proves her dedication in the field. She stands as the biggest inspiration for those who always get back thinking that their problems or difficulties are the barriers for their success.
 

Aakriti Jha
Grade:  IX 'G' 

Taylor Swift is a Native American Music Artist. She was born on the 23rd of December, 1989 in a small town in America. She began her music career in her young age of 15 and today, she is one of the most successful and popular music-artist in the world. She is adorned by people of all age groups because of her unique style of composing lyrics and expressing them in her pleasant voice. She has won hearts and loyalty of billions of people till date. Not only did she win hearts but she's also achieved many awards in her music career. She has won over 7 Grammy's and 9 Vamps awards which is one of the most prestigious awards in the music industry. But this journey obviously wasn't easy. She went through a lot in the beginning. She had just received a lot of love and support in her first few albums which she unfortunately got scammed. As a young teenager it was very difficult for her to face everything but she still handled it very well. The music production that she was working with, stole all her albums and she didn't own any of her music. Everything she was earning from her music was going to the production team. Even after all this she didn't give up. She released even more albums and decided to rerecord her stolen ones. After this, she posed even more and helped the society and her country a lot. Her albums are: Taylor Swift: debut, Fearless, Speak Now, RED, Reputation, Folklore, Evermore, Lover and Midnights. 
Over 15 Billion people listen to her monthly on Spotify. Her fans identify themselves as 'swifties'. Unlike other singers, her song lyrics hold deep meaning. I myself am a swiftie and adore her songs. In today's era, her music is like the rapy to many teenagers and she heals our soul. In this year, Taylor Swift had a world wide concert tour, which she calls 'Eras tour" This tour literally boosted the overall far economy of the USA so much. She dedicated a lot of her earnings to charity as well. Today, she is an iconic personality. But all this started when she was just 13.
Her career started when a guy came to her house to fix a computer. He had a guitar. Taylor looked at him and told the guy that it looked good. The guy asked her if she wanted to play it. "I wish….', she answered. Then the guy offered to teach her every week and gave the guitar to her. This is when, she became really good at it and wrote her first song, Enchanted". And now, she winsthe hearts of billions of people. She heals them, including me.

Vidhisha Nepal
Grade:  XII 'D'

Underrated by deafness and blindness, Helen Keller rose to become a major 20th century humanitarian, educator and writer. She advocated for the blind and for women's suffrage. Meanwhile, she co-founded the American Civil Liberties Union. She was born on 27th June 1880 in Pon Tuscumbia, Alabama. Helen was the older of two daughters of Arthur H. Keller, a farmer, newspaper editor and confederate army veteran. His second wife Katherine Adams Keller, an educated woman was from Memphis. Several months before Helen's second birthday, due to her serious illness, possibly meningitis or scarlet fever - left her deaf and blind. She had no formal education even when she was seven years old. Since she could not speak, she developed a system for communicating with her family by feeling the facial expressions of others. 
Recognizing their daughter's intelligence, Keller's mother sought help from experts including inventor Alexander Graham Bell, who had become involved with deaf children. Ultimately, she was referred to Anne Sullivan, a graduate of the Perkins School for the Blind, who became Keller’s lifelong teacher and mentor. Although Helen initially resisted her, Sullivan persevered. She used to teach alphabets and to make words by spelling them with her fingers on Keller's palm. Within a few weeks Keller caught on the technique. A year later, Sullivan brought Keller to the Perkins School in Boston, where she learned to read Braille with a specially made typewriter. Newspaper chronicled Keller’s progress at the age of fourteen. Later she went to New York for two years where she improved her speaking ability. 
 

Soumya Bista
Grade: XII 'A'

Art is a universal language that transcends beyond the barriers of spoken words. It is unique, personal and remains as one of the finest forms of expressions of emotions. Art depicts the minds of the artists - their feelings, thoughts and the deepest emotions. And one artist who stands out by expressing the emotional turmoil through each precise brush stroke is, Vincent van Gogh. 
Vincent van Gogh, was a Dutch painter who rose to prominence in the post-impressionist era of the 19th century. His arts still continue to find relevance in the realm of modern art. 
Van Gogh was born on 20th February, 1853 in the Netherlands to a middle-class family. His father was a pastor while his mother came from a family of art setter. van Gogh was not very immersed in art in his early years. But he did give a shot at selling arts. It was not until his mid-twenties that he started painting of his own. 
These paintings, however, were different from the van Gogh, we have and know today. 
His art got progressively better when he moved to France, where he was moved by the work of French painters like Claude Monet, who indulges with bright colours on their canvases. This started his ‘Yellow Era’ where he used bright paints for his printings. One of the most notable paintings from this period was ‘Sunflowers’.
Even though van Gogh was making hard in his artistic career, his state was dwindling with each passing day. He was always under the constant stress and had severe turmoil of life. An incident in his apartment in Paris, where he cut off his ear shows his tumultuous state of mind. His art work, ‘The starry Night’ portrays his life when he had the blues. Even if he is not alive today, the remains immortalized in more than 2,100 artworks seem to give solace. They stand as a symbol for people struggling with mental health issues.
 

Snigdha Shakya 
X 'B'

In this world, many admirable and great achievers have been born. But among them, the one who has mostly influenced and inspired me is my father – Rabi Shakya. 
He was born in Itumbal, Kathmandu on 25th November 1973 A.D. He was the second youngest son of Nani Hera Shakya and Rajikaj Shakya. He came from a poor family with five siblings. Having a sick mother, he was raised by his sisters and had a challenging yet memorable childhood. And yet he was a very sincere and diligent child who excelled in studies. 
After completing his SEE ranking in top 10 in Nepal, he pursued the path of becoming a doctor as inherited by his family members. He did his Bachelor in Bangladesh and finished his MBBS in one of the top medical universities in Delhi, India. Thereafter, he went to do MD in psychology in medical science becoming one of the first few psychologists in Nepal. He got married with Ambika Lama at the age of 32. He left his home and went to work at BP Koirala Institute of Health Science Dharan for 5 years. 
There he continued his career in Mental hospital for 5 years. And finally, he joined Patan Hospital opening the psychiatrist department there. He got promoted as a professor and also became Head of Department of psychiatry. He is now the Director of Patan Hospital. 
During his career he did several researches, published books, did several conferences and has earned a notable position in the medical field in Nepal. 
He received several awards and is now a well-respected doctor. 

Simon Ginodiya
Grade: IX 'H'

Subhash Chandra Bose, popularly known as Netaji, occupies a respectable place in the Indian history of independence movement. He was a man of great courage, single minded and dedicated leader who burned with patriotism. 
He wanted to free India from the British yoke, not by peaceful agitation or petitioning, but by waging an open war. 
He went abroad, collecting a big army of Indians. They fought like Mazzini and Garibaldi of Italy. This is rarely mentioned in the annals of liberation movement all over the world.
He was admitted to the protestant European school in Cuttack for primary education. When he was fifteen years old, Bose read the writings and speeches of Swami Vivekananda. And inspired by them, he became greatly interested in the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa too. He left his school in 1909. 
He observed a psychological change in himself after his admission in Revenasha Collegiate School. The school's atmosphere was totally Indian at school. He was always serious, reserved and did not take much interest in sports. The 'sadhus' and pilgrims visiting Puri, the famous Shrine near his place – everything about there fascinated him. After his school, Subhash joined the Presidency College, Kolkata that made him go in search of a Guru in 1914. He started a debating club in his college saying that India, in her forthcoming struggle, would need great debaters and parliamentarians. 
After the time passed, Subhash reached Mumbai and met Gadhiji. He never agreed with Gandhiji on the issue of using non-violence as the only strategy for freedom struggle. However, Gandhiji was impressed by him and sent him to Bengal to work under the guidance of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, the most popular lawyer of Bengal 

Sharad Kabariga
Grade: XI 'E' 

Virat Kohli was born in a middle-class Punjabi family. And he is a fine national cricketer from Delhi, India. He is 34 years old. 
Virat was passionate about cricket right from childhood. But he was not that good in studies. Therefore, he did not like to study. It was once when he got only 8 marks in Maths. But he was a very talented cricketer. He found some teachers who supported him. His parents also supported him a lot. And he successfully debuted for India in 2011. 
He had been playing IPL for RCB from the 1stseason from 2008. The day his father died; he had a Ranji Trophy match. He attended his father's funeral and went to play the match where he hit his first century. He also contributed a lot in 2011 ICC world Cup.
He married Anushka Sharma in 2018. He ultimately became father in the year 2020. His daughter's name is Vamika. Till now he has hit 76 centuries in different international matches. His best match is with Pakistan in 2022 T20 World Cup where he made India win the losing match by scoring 82* runs. 
Right now, he is the brand ambassador of many brands like Puma, Wrogn, MRF Tyres etc. He is the richest cricketer and takes crores of rupees for a single advertisement posted in social media. He has many luxurious cars. He has also the record of highest scores in IPL 2016 season i.e. 75. He is the only cricketer who hit centuries in all the cricket formats. He has the largest fan following and has 257M followers in Instagram. And he is very handsome. 
Today he is the role model of millions of people. Millions of people love to watch him play cricket every time. He is also known as 'Run Machine’, ‘King Kohli’, and ‘King of the Cricket’. And he believes that he can break the record of Sachin Tendulkar of 100 centuries as he is one of the fastest runners and the fittest cricketer. 

Shanaya, Agrawal 
Grade : IX 'I'

Born during a hot summer morning, in the small village of Rishikesh, India was a girl from a poor family who hardly had money to feed themselves. She started doing job since the age of three. And she is none other than Neha Kakkar. On June 6, 1988, she entered this world with a dream of being a successful singer. 
Growing up surrounded by the family problem, she had a lot of things going in her mind. With the help of her sister Sonu Kakkar and brother Tony Kakkar, she did many 'Mata ki Jagrans' and 'Mata ki Chowki' to earn money for her family so that they could at least feed themselves. They worked all night and hardly got enough for their work. 
She worked hard to balance her studies and work. She faced many problems. One fine day she got a call from Delhi who wanted Neha and her two siblings to perform there in a function. And to shift to Delhi, it needed a lot of money which they couldn't afford but still for the passion of Neha, her parents agreed and shifted to Delhi. In Delhi, she had to work for extra hours and her dad used to sell samosa in a small cart. Her life went on like this until one day she took the initiative to give the audition for a very famous reality show ‘INDIAN IDOL’. She stood in line for hours to give her audition and moved a step forward for her passion. She got selected as a contestant in the show. She went until the semifinal round but sadly got rejected. She couldn't win the show but gradually after a few years she got a call from a music composer. The composer wanted Neha Kakkar to sing a song for an upcoming movie. In this way, she finally launched her first song ‘Jawani’. Her song became very famous. And slowly she got many songs to record. 
Meanwhile, she and her sister Sonu Kakkar also sung a combine song for the movie ‘Queen’ which again was a hit. The title of the song was ‘London Thumakda.’
She recorded many songs like Dilbar, Saki-saki, Humsafar, Rock star, Kala Chasma and many more. Neha today has more than 100 songs which are very famous and are loved by all. Although her journey was full of problems and challenges, she kept on working hard. And today she judges many reality shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa,Little Champs and Indian Idol. Once she was a contestant, today she is the judge of the same reality show. 
Neha Kakkar today comes in the top artists in India and Asia. Her songs often hit millions of views. And her fans are known as ‘Ne Hearts’.

Prashan Maharjan 
Grade: X "E" 

Indira Prasai, known as the legendary person gave many literary works to Nepal. She wrote many poems and stories in different genres. Indira Prasai was born on 3rd Falgun, 2014 BS, in Darjeeling. Even though she spent her childhood in Darjeeling she lives in Kathmandu, Anamnagar. Her father was Ganesh Prasad Sharma and mother Durgadevi Nepal. She studied M.B.A in Tribhuwan University, Nepal.
Indira Prasai is one of the known literati of Nepal. She has literary works like writing a story, poem, novels, short poems, and biographies et cetera. She has good hand in writing about her thoughts. She has played a vital role in the literature of Nepal. 
She is wife, mother, woman, social worker, literati and many more. She writes on various diverse topics which is her speciality about writing. She has obtained all the knowledge through her career. 
She received many renowned awards like Yuba Barsa Moti Puraskar, Madan Puraskar, Rastriya Yuwa Pratibha Puraskar, Rastriya Gaurav Yuwasamman Puraskar, Deepjyoti Puraskar and many more awards.
We can get many inspirations from her works. She is always helping people as a social worker or writing books of our interest which develops the inner-thoughts of a person.
 

Omraj Jha
Grade: IX 'A' 

Dr. Sanduk Ruit was born on 4th September, 1854 in Olangchung Gola, that lies in Taplejung district of Nepal. He was the 2nd son out of his parents' six children. His father was Sonam Ruit and his mother was Kesang Ruit. Ruit was born in one of the most remote areas of Nepal. Due to the lack of health facilities, he lost three of his siblings to simple diseases that could be cured with modern medicine. The death of his younger sister, Yangla had the most impact on him. After this, he was determined to become a doctor for the poor. 
The nearest school from Ruit's village was across the border in Darjeeling, India. He began his education at the age of 7 in St. Robert's High School. He later shifted to a school in Kathmandu and completed his school level education. He later completed his MBBS from King George's Medical College, Lucknow, India. His father ran a small business to provide for his education. Ruit mostly studied under scholarships. After completing his MBBS and working in Tripureshwor Eye Hospital for 3 years, he wanted to specialize in Ophthalmology and completed his MD from AIIMS, New Delhi, India. As he continued to work in Tripureshwar Eye Hospital, he met an Australian Ophthalmologist who offered him the chance to study more about cataract surgery. Ruit accepted the offer and they went on to develop Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) with the use of intraocular lenses. This method was very affordable and cheap compared to the western method. With the help of this, Dr. Sanduk Ruit went on to treat more than 180,000 people in several countries across Asia and Africa. Most of them were from remote areas with no health facilities. He set-up makeshift surgery rooms and performed the surgeries, He gave people the ability to see again after several years. For this, he is known as the god of sight. He also set up Tilganga Research Center in Kathmandu. 
For his selfless service, he won awards such as Padmashree, Asian of the Year Award and many other awards. He made his country Nepal, known all over the world through his dedication and efforts. He is an inspiration, not only for health professionals and social workers, but for everyone. In 2020, he also received Janasewashree Award from the Government. He continues to serve the people as the eye surgeon. Likewise he is also dedicated in various social welfare programmes. 
 

Oorja Joshi
Grade: IX 'D' 

Florence Nightingale was a generous lady. She was born in 1820. As a child, she was a very helpful person. Later, she grew up to become a well-known person and changed the hospital to - keep it clean. 
During her childhood, she loved to do and learnt many more new things. She used to get excellent grades during her schools and colleges. She passed many high-level examinations. Her ambition was to become a perfect nurse. And for this, she worked hard day by day and finally became a nurse. 
She became an inspiration and motivation to many people. She cared many patients and even established some of the important hospital regulations. 
She is also known as "The Lady with the lamp" as she used to care the injured soldiers during the World War -II every night with a lamp. She was a very helpful lady from the very beginning. 
Moreover, she has won many awards and was the first nurse in the world. Due to her generosity, her birth date is celebrated as international nurse’s day. 
She died in 1900's which was a very heartfelt thing to hear. However, she is still alive in our hearts. She taught us many things. And she stood up for women’s rights. We will never forget her kindness and generosity towards the world and us. 
 

Akshay Shah

Grade IX 'D'

"Imagine a classroom where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas and opinions. The best classrooms are those where everyone is engaged and participating. It's where knowledge becomes action, and where ideas come alive."

Participation in any activities plays animportant and valuable rolein learning. It is an opportunity to express our views and ideas. speaking in front of a group doesn't come easily to many of us and speaking up in class is a struggle for many students .it can be seen in a variety of ways like, not answering questions, not asking for help and even not talking in class at all. We always fear and avoid our self from participating in activities fearing about the embarrassment and sounding silly in front of others.

Participation and Interaction is needed in every classroom activity. It helps the teaching and learning process run smoothly .When students speak up in class, they learn to express their ideas andwhen they ask questions, they learn how to obtain information to enhance their knowledge and understanding. It is a very valuable learning tool for the students as well as the teachers. . Active class participation also improves creativity, improves our higher level thinking and even helps to boost up our self-confidence.

Apart from academics we should also participate in extracurricular activities.

Co-curricular activities in school refers to art, dance, music classes, sports, and quizzes etc. that take place during the day. In either case, participation helps students in emotional development, social skill development, and overall personality development.

Though we should participate in all sorts of activities,we have to maintain the balance of extra activities as well as academics.

A healthy balance of academics and extracurricular activities is key to a successful student life. Whereas an imbalance causes poor performance and can lead us to stress and anxiety.

"Participation may seem scary at first, but with the right approach, it can be a powerful tool for learning, personal growth, and community-building. By embracing participation and seeking out opportunities to contribute, we can make a positive impact on those around us and in our communities. It's time to step out of your comfort zone and start participating in your education, work, and life. The power is yours to take action and make a difference." "Participation is the key to human well-being. It is not just about being informed. It is about being involved. It is not just about watching, it is about playing an active part. It is not just about listening. It is about contributing and making a difference. It is about being a participant, not just a spectator, not just an outsider.

Dear Lily,

It was my first day of school after online classes. I was in a new school and with new people. I was scared at first but thought it will go by.

When I reached school I was having trouble knowing not where my class was. There were two girls who helped me to find my classroom. I can't even remember their face or the name now. They were nice anyway.

When I entered the class, I was scared because everyone was staring at me. I didn't know what to do. So, I sat in one of the benches. Then the students stood up and came to me to have my introduction. They talked to me politely. I was moved with how they behaved. My previous school's people had never behaved in the way they had. They were very nice indeed.  You know most of them are still my very close friends, particularly the four who are my best friends now. It was in 7th grade and now I am in 9th.  It's been a long time, but I still recall the day when we were in the same class. It was one of my best days. I still miss that class. If I could go back to that day, I would go with no regret. It was the day when I truly understood the meaning of friendship. They had helped me when I was in need. I had no idea at all of the school and rules, and they backed me every time. I wish we all could be in the same class once again.

Bye, Lily

Keepa Maharjan

Class: IX 'B'

Dear Diary

Today was a day full of emotions. The past few days which I spent with 71 unknown people from 21 different countries in an unknown, but now a memorable city of Frankfurt has now come to an end. Today was the last day of my German Youth Camp. My friends are probably still partying out, nudging each other in the lobby below but right now I am staring these memories so that I can cherish them forever.

Today was a day filled with cherishment of the past. We ate all our favourite dishes from past few days. Mime was ''pommes'' which translate into French fries but a little thicker one with chase sauce. We had cultural exchange, in which we gifted items to each other from our hometown. We sang our camp song throughout the streets of Frankfurt. We cried, laughed and hugged each other wondering if we will ever see each other- I wish today would never come to an end.

Bye!

Vanshika  Agrawal

Class: XI 'B'

Dear Diary

I was the anchor for the English week's closing ceremony. Do you know how nervous I had gone? I was terribly nervous as often. After so long it was to face the biggest mass, and speaking in front of everyone in Buddha Hall, in front of the chief guest, parents, Principal Ma'am and teachers was really challenging.

Before the program, I had had a confidence that I would be able to do it, for I had been the host for many other programs held in the school but it was the one which had assembled so many people there.

The panic began right from the beginning. I felt an uncontrollable cough itching my throat and heard my organs moving. I could hear the food that I had eaten rattling my stomach, and feel my insertions moving. I didn't know when my eardrums would go blast and my heart would anytime come to my hands. It went on until there prevailed a silence. But after the programme had ended, I knew it was all worth it.

It taught me lots of things.

Thank you.

Nandini Rai

Class XI 'A'

Dear Reader

It was a very eventful afternoon. I arrived at the destination with my family at about 2:45 pm. We had made a plan to visit Bhirkutimandav, theme park for quite a while now. By the time we arrived the park was almost crowded with people. However, it was not much surprising to us because it was a working day for the majority. We endured the silence as we headed on with the day.

In the beginning, we all agreed on meeting father after he had parked the car at a parking lot. After the meeting we headed towards the gate of the park and registered our names. We moved through the entry gate to be welcomed with many shops, stalls and games which we could experience. As it had been a long time since I had visited the park, I was kind of bummed out to see that many of the rides were under construction, under maintenance. All the same I chose to have a ride, a horse ride basically. I had rounds and round on the ride until I felt dizzy.

After an hour or so we headed to a restaurant nearby to have some snacks. Then we realized that the day was slowly coming to an end. 'It's time to go home,' said my father and we headed, tired just as if we had run through the entire world. I was quite happy and relieved. Although it was the shortest one, but the best experience I have ever got because I was with my family, we had a great fun. I wish to spend my time with my family once again.

With love

Manshi  IX 'F'

Dear Diary,

Today was the first day back at school and it went well I guess. I had been imagining about how my first day would be. It didn't go as planned but at the end of the day it all came into place. Stepping inside of the school after about a month I had many emotions running through me. A half of me was excited to see my friends but the other half was anxious to see if I would be in the same section where the others used to be. I marched up the stairs with confidence and looked at the name list to see who my new classmates were. As I looked through the list I had a wave of emotions that hammered me hard. You see I was not with whom I wanted to be with. Like me some of my friends were sad not seeing my name in their list. I stood nonplussed wondering who would be my friend, who would I share my feelings with, homework with. Any way it was a fresh start again. Don't worry, I'll make a new friend to share my feelings, emotions, homework, etcetera and etcetera.

 Goodbye! See you next time.

Aarya KC.

Class: IX 'J'

Dear Diary,

Today I am super excited. You might think it correct. Today I would like to share my ''fresher day experience" with you.  Well, it was held on June, 2023. You Know that I along with my batch mates had got gifts like bottle award kind of . I enjoyed a lot. I wish that I could capture all my views and memory in you with my pen. You won't believe me.

(Yet). I truly, had enjoyed a lot. It was true and lovely surprise given by Grade XII to XI students for welcoming us in the new phase of life. We ate yummy food like pasta, rice, and ice-cream.

You know I was too nervous to appear before new mates when we arrived at school. I was much tensed wondering how I was looking like. Soon we were taken to the college building where we had breakfast. Then we went to Buddha Hall and got some information related to the programmes.

The programme was hosted by The Head Girl. It was a true memory, as there was a band which gave us a surprise with a lovely melodious song. I joined the dance with my friends. It was the best programme I have attended so far. I still can't get over the day when I was myself a fresher.

It's all about today. I will keep sharing with you if I should have such refreshing moments again.

Good Night, Dear!

Tanisha Maskara

Grade XI 'D'

Dear Diary,

I hope you did well today. And about me. Today was a pretty strange day. Let me tell you about it. Yesterday I had a pretty mundane dream. I saw as I walking to my house from school, a random boy came up to me and handed me a crumpled up letter and he magically just disappeared into thin air. But that was just a dream so it is understandable. However, the loop continued as today when I was coming to my house, a random boy stopped me at the road. He looked familiar with his crystal green eyes and brown messy hair. He started talking to me about my whereabouts. The way he was talking to me made me think as if he had met me before. I was too confused to ask him anything so I just casually replied to him. After a while, he pulled out a vintage looking letter from his pocket and handed it to me. The nostalgia of yesterday's dream hit me with a force. I looked up wide-eyed to ask him about it but to my surprise there was no one standing there. I looked around here and there but there was no sign of the sunny-haired boy. I clutched the letter in my hand and walked to my house in a daze. I kept the letter on my table and decided to read it later. After dinner I quickly, came to my room so that I could read the letter, but guess what?

The letter was not there! I tried searching for it everywhere but it was of no use. I finally gave up and now I'm sitting here writing this. Maybe all of this was just my imagination. Hmm.

Goodnight!

Subhecha Patra

Grade IX 'H'

Dear Diary,

Hi diary, how are you? And I'm totally fine doing here, it has been a long time I have not written to you, and you already know that I only share with you, some of my fun, specific or exciting whatever. And here I am with my topic '' My first periodic result day''. So here, I begin.

As you remember I had written to you in the past year (2022) when I was in Grade 8th and the topic was ''first periodic results''. I was pretty satisfied that I had got 3.54 GPA. But guess what I got in Grade 9 first periodic examination? It's 3.77 GPA. I was over the moon, to be honest. It was my first highest score. My family were proud of me. As I remember over the past Grade I promised myself to work hard. And honestly this time I did not try too hard but still got a 3.77. I was pretty surprised. You know that I only share these things to you, and on to others. And you know that I am flexing a bit. And I'm sorry about that. Anyway, I'll work hard in my future and get better scores.

With this I would like to end my writing here. And remember that I will share my every moment of joying to you. Take care.

Yours

Oorja Joshi

Grade  IX 'D'

Omraj Jha- IX A

Dear Diary,

Everything remained as usual today except for the morning assembly. You know today'smorning assembly was quite special. It was something we don't get to see so often.

The assembly conduction was done by our school's Sanskrit Club on the occasion of Sanskrit Diwas. So, the entire conduction was in Sanskrit— even the national and international news in Sanskrit, sports news in Sanskrit, special item in Sanskrit. Hearing all the students speaking Sanskrit so fluently was a moment of pride for the students and teachers alike. Yes, you could see it on their faces. All those Sanskrit compositions drove all my exhaustion away.

You may be wondering why I was already exhausted in that early morning. That's because I had woken up at 3' am to study for the upcoming tests which are starting right from tomorrow. Well, I was exhausted not because I didn't have enough sleep but because of the pressure of the next day's exam. I was to get a lot of things done though. I studied Samajik Shiksha, Science and a little bit of English as well Nepali. I must give consistency to my study routine to perform well in the exam. That's it for today.

Yours

Omraj

Megha Thakur- IX 'J'

The distance is far, and the way is hard

But no stop or regret will be bought

There won't be a meal for someone to appeal

But if you start, no grief will you feel.

With each step you take, the distance will fall

And every time you try, you will cross another wall.

The sky is high, and the wind is strong

But is you stop, no relief will be brought.

The things that you see, could your dream it be,

The things that you want are ahead of this great sea.

The pain that you feel in your heart would you seal,

For the warmth that you want would the cold you feel.

The mountain you climb can feel endless and tall,

But the treasure you find would be greater than all.

The journey is harsh and the path is long

But the glory that you seek to you it would belong.

Looking back at time it is greatness you will find,

The value that you learnt and the trust that you earned

The story that they learn and the glory that you earned

The name that they search, a nameless traveler they learned

Dikshya Agrawal - X F

What is this, magic?

It's all full of tragic.

Sometimes everything feels so special,

But people here are really cruel.

Let's move to the city of dream,

Away from all the singing stream,

Alone dancing and running in the night street,

And giving you a sweet treat.

Let's try to love ourselves and create a new magic,

With this life comes a will all its logic,

What is this magic?

It feels so nostalgic.

Cyrus Gahatraj – XII 'D'

The lines on the map lack true meaning

They simply help to show nations gleaming

The roads we once thought to travel along

Now visited without opening doors proving us wrong

All the species in the world have the gift to grow

Yet the world itself sinks low and low

It's not that past and present, sizes are not the same

But only to say, the world feels small and tame

In a sense it transforms to a global village

The farthest place also becomes the nearest

The world now has become more daring

As untraveled roads are open for traveling

As time decreases, the world turns to a village

Yet I implore, don't confine it within a village

Ode to Daylight

I see all with light, yet it is concealed

Invisible itself, its wonder revealed

Look each face with a single view

No twins found in daylight hue.

Darkness hide many lies we can't see,

And light conceals it quite cleverly,

Not only in day does darkness depart,

Same vanish too, under the moonlight art.

I have seen colors surrounding our days,

Colors seem colorless without mighty rays,

Some colors come slow wile others rush,

Complexities are only seen in daylight.

Embrace me with light and let darkness dissolve,

Dreams born in shadows let blindness involve,

In my verse I will capture it gleam,

A longing to see all daylight beam.

Haiku

Boat in an ocean

Thirsty I, around water

But no, I can't drink

My Mind

My mind is like a raining cloud,

Whose water in a filled bowl.

My mind is like a lied stories,

Whose tales are made by imaginative glories.

My mind is like a forget soul,

That walks in a little river.

My mind is not only thought,

Because it is itself an influence people bought.

*****

Aditi Mishra

Grade: IX 'F'

I wish I had a friend

Who is caring just like me,

I wish I had a friend

Who could help me in need.

By my side through thick and thin

Never leaving me alone,

Who is there for me through tough times,

 Even while I am at home.

It took me days

It took me nights

It took me several tests

To finally find;

A friend

Who is caring just like me,

A friend

Who could help me in need.

When I am sad

She is there to support me,

When I am mad

She makes me feel happy.

When I fail

She is there to motivate me,

When I am hurt

She is there to heal me.

I am thankful for all her graces,

And hope our friendship is endless.

Supriti Shakya

Class: 9 ' E'

In the world of fears, there lived a deer,

All done, always in tears,

Nobody but the Birds in the air

Hungers were everywhere no wonder to save himself.

Nobody ever appeared, although there were tons of them

Leaving apart, from all he had,

Going through, the hardest part

Of his unfair life

One cold afternoon, he was nowhere to be seen,

Many thought, he was dead down the hill

Nobody thought, how heard he suffered,

Always going through, the dreadful path,

Wondering where he is

All alone, in some hell,

Disappeared out of sight