Activies have always been fun for students. When education joins hands with entertainment it becomes edutainment… and little wonders enjoy the learning process.
To teach few contents from SST in a joyful way, Grade 3 students and their mentors conducted three activities on the topics
Solar system, States of India & Earth respectively.
Students actively participated in these activities by making models, painting posters and in many other creative ways.
Visited Aashram School in Kachurli
As a part of the school’s Youth in Action, an initiative undertaken by our Principal Mrs. Surekha Kulkarni, Gr VII A visited the Aashram School in Kachurli, Trimbakeshwar on Saturday, 10th December 2022. The students carried some books and clothes to donate. The students got around the campus and interacted with the children. The experience was memorable.
*RHETORICA – The Literary Fest*
Season 2 of the Inter-School Competition-
*RHETORICA – The Literary Fest*
An Exclusive Signature event, was organized especially for students of Grade I to V by Ashoka Universal School.
This event provided a platform to help students connect to the contemporary life.
Shivanya Kushare from Grade I received the First prize in the Show & Tell Competition.
Following students got the participation certificates.
Grade I
▪︎Raghav Sachin Shelke
▪︎Vanshika Kiran Khode
▪︎Myra Paresh Racca
▪︎Divija Girish Nikam
▪︎Aaradhya Rupesh Mulane
Grade III
▪︎Yashvi Prashant Thorat
▪︎Karan Deepak Shewale.
Congratulations dear students!!!!
60th birthday of our Sarchitnis Sir Adv. Nitin Thakare
On the occasion of the 60th birthday of our Sarchitnis Sir Adv. Nitin Thakare, Horizon Academy (ICSE) undertook the ‘Clean Horizon , Green Horizon’ Campaign with the theme of living sustainably and in harmony with nature and Mother Earth.
60 saplings were planted to signifying 60th birthday and wished him his healthy life ahead.
Grabing this opportunity, the school also inaugurated it’s Dhol- Pathak Unit by the hands of our Sarchitnis Adv. Nitin Thakare.
Sir is an inspiration and a role model for all of us.
Parle Confectionery Factory Visit
Grade I/II/III/IV/V
Horizon Academy planned a field trip for the students and visited Parle Confectionery Factory.
Hindi Diwas
हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर पहली से सातवीं के छात्र छात्राओं ने मिल-जुलकर नाटक,भाषण और कविता द्वारा ‘हिंदी भाषा जन-जन की भाषा’ को बताते हुए हिंदी दिवस बहुत हर्षोल्लास के साथ मनाया।
‘भाषा संस्कारों की जननी है’ इस विचार को प्रधानाचार्या तथा उपप्रधानाचार्या महोदया ने अपने मनोगत में व्यक्त किया। हिंदी दिवस का सफल आयोजन विद्यालय में किया गया। सभी को हिंदी दिवस की शुभकामनाएँ देते हुए कार्यक्रम का समापन हुआ।
Ganpati idol & Artwork Creativity
“Everybody born comes from the Creator trailing wisps of glory. We come from the Creator with creativity. I think that each one of us is born with creativity.”
Here are Horizonites showing their creativity from their art work.
Navrang Garba Utsav 2k22
School conducted Garba Utsav enthusiastically. The training session for the same was conducted between 15th September 2022 to 25th September 2022 to around 75 students by our in-house dance teachers.
Mrs. Hemangi Bhamare, the Deputy Collector from Dhule along with TV actor Mr. Charudatt Kulkarni was the chief guest at the programme. A dance competition was conducted during this programme which was judged by famous dance director Mr. Sachin Shinde. Following are the achievers.
Best Performer ( Student) – Samiksha Aher
( Women’s group) – 1) Namrata Shah
2) Sneha Bedmutha
Best Costume – 1) Pooja Khiwasara
2) Aaradhya Bhamare
Best Group – Udoji Early Years
Best Couple – Divya Thakkar & Damini Thakkar.
Dental health and Oral health
Awareness regarding Dental health and Oral health is the prime need among kids.
A session for creating the same awareness among students of Gr. 5, was conducted by our guest, Dr. Kriti Sharma, Dental Surgeon.
The session was informative and useful. The kids got to know the ill effects of not maintaining oral hygiene.
76th Independence Day
The 76th Independence Day and 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava was celebrated at Horizon Academy (ICSE) with enormous zeal and fervor. The intense patriotic feelings among all marked our recognition of the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters.
National Flag hoisting was done by the hands of the Principal Dr. Mrs Surekha Kulkarni accompanied by the Committee members Mr. Pralhad Holkar and Mr. Deepak Chavan, Mr. Kadam Sir, ICSE Board Exam National Topper , Mst. Nishad Tak.
On this auspicious occasion we grab this opportunity to felicitate our ICSE Board Exam National Topper , Mst Nishad Tak who scored 99.40% and the other toppers. 5 students who participated in the Under 14 State Level Yoga Competition and 1 student who participated in Under 14 National Yoga Competition were felicitated.
Health is the primary wealth of human beings and must be protected. Regular check ups keep us updated with our health.
Horizon Academy conducted medical health checkup for the students of Grade I to X
Teacher’s Day
Teachers do the work of nation-building by building the future of the citizens living in the country.
This worthy contribution of teachers was first appreciated by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Teachers’ Day celebration is just a small token of the gratefulness of the students.
Horizon Academy also celebrated Teachers’ Day with various cultural programmes such as dances, songs, speeches and special musical performance of Dhol Tasha in collaboration of teachers and students. The day was fun-filled and a memorable one.
Shadumati Ganapati Idol Workshop
*As per our school tradition, a Shadumati Ganapati Idol making workshop was organized by Art Teachers for the students of Gr.V to Gr.VIII.*
*Every year the students participate with full enthusiasm & dedication and the idol made by themselves are installed in their houses.*
*This activity is conducted to imbibe a eco friendly atmosphere among the students.*
Samaj Din
On Friday 19th August , Horizon Academy ICSE celebrated Samaj Din with zeal and enthusiasm. The flag was hoisted by Principal Dr. Surekha Kulkarni and the PTA members of school.
Along with praising the glorious journey of MVP Samaj, cultural programmes were held
On this occasion we grab this opportunity to felicitate our HSC Topper Master Vrushank More.
Staff member ,Amrisha Bidwe delivered a speech on the establishment and development of M.V.P. She also emphasized on the efforts taken by the founders for the uplifting and fulfilling of the aims of the Samaj.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mohotsav
On the occassion of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mohotsav’, a cycle rally covering around 18 to 20 km from Nashik to Dugoan was held by the NCC students of Horizon Academy.
Projects Based on various scientists
“Success is best when it is shared.”
Gr. VII A/B/C Students have proved this true as they presented their group projects based on various scientists.
They projected their entire life journey along with the inventions and achievements.
The aim behind this activity was to develop skills specific to collaborative efforts.
Dindi By Horizonites
‘May this Guru Purnima bring blessings, prosperity and happiness in your life.’
Guru Purnima is an important festival which is dedicated to our gurus. A guru teaches and gives us the knowledge. A guru also shows the right path to lead our life.
On the auspicious occasion of Gurupournima, our students performed Dindi. They chanted hymns of Saint Dyaneshwar and Saint Tukaram to pay their tribute to their God Vitthal.
गुरुपौर्णिमा निमित्त मुलांना नविन काहीतरी ज्ञान प्राप्त व्हावे या हेतूने horizon academy च्या सांस्कृतिक विभागाच्या शिक्षकांनी एक नवीन उपक्रम या दिवशी पार पाडला. आत्ताच आषाढी एकादशी आपण सर्वांनी साजरी केली पण या आषाढी एकादशी चे नेमके महत्त्व काय.? आणि ही का साजरी केली जाते याचे महत्त्व सांगणारी एक दिंडी 👩🏻🤝👩🏻👨🏽🤝👨🏽साजरा करण्यात आली ज्यामध्ये अनेक लहान वर्गातील उत्साही विद्यार्थ्यांनी सहभाग घेतला. यामध्ये सर्वांनी वारकरी पोशाख परिधान केले असून विठ्ठल रुक्मिणी सह ही वारी विठ्ठल विठ्ठल , ज्ञानेश्वर माऊली तुकाराम या गजरात साजरा झाली. तसेच गुरुपौर्णिमा म्हणजेच ज्याला आपण व्यास पौर्णिमा असे देखील म्हणतो ही आपण का साजरी करतो? त्याचे महत्त्व काय? महर्षी व्यास तसेच बुद्ध यांच्या कथेतून इयत्ता पहिली ते सातवी मधील मुलांना वर्गात जाऊन गुरू शिष्य यामधील नाते या बद्दल थोडक्यात माहिती सांगितली गेली आणि गुरुपौर्णिमा या दिवसाचे महत्त्व पटवून दिले गेले.
English Elocution Competition
An elocution competition is the art of public speaking that gives us self-boost and confidence to speak in front of a large audience. It enables children to create a connect with the audience, to exhibit their oratory skills as well help students to develop their self-expression and confidence.
Taking the above points in consideration Horizon Academy held an Elocution Competition for *Grade I to Grade V* students.
The students have performed fantastic in their speeches with various props and gestures. Efforts taken by students, teachers and their parents are commendable.
Debate Competition
Debate teaches students critical thinking, communication skills, research techniques, and listening skills.
Grade VI, VII & VIII students had their Debate Competition on the topics –
Gr.VI- Books or Television which is the better option in today’s World.
Gr.VII- Effects of social media.
Gr.VIII-Only money can give happiness.
The students have really gathered a lot of information and put forth their points confidently. Each team was outstanding which made the judges difficult to choose the winning team.
Investiture Ceremony
A solemn Investiture Ceremony took place at Horizon Academy where the newly elected Student Council members took their oath of office in the presence of Mr Ajay Ashok Patil, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, MBA, NET, B.Ed. as the chief guest of honour. The Investiture Ceremony signifies the reliance and confidence that the school consigns in the newly invested office bearers.
Vighnesh Sonawane and Snehal Kolhe were elected the Head Boy and the Head Girl. All members of the Student Council expressed their commitment to work for their fellow students to take the school to new heights of academics, sports and cultural field.
महानकवि कालिदास: दिनम् I (Sanskrit Day)
अद्य आषाढस्य प्रथम: दिवस:I इति महानकवि कालिदास: दिनम् I अस्मिन् अवसरे वयम् अस्माकं विद्यालये विविधान् कार्यक्रमान् सादरीकृतवन्त:I तदा अस्माकं विद्यालयस्य पञ्चमी,षष्ठी,सप्तमी कक्षाया: छात्रा: विविधान् कार्यक्रमान् सादरीकृतवन्त:I अस्मिन् अवसरे विद्यालयस्य उपप्रधानाचर्या कालिदासस्य कथा श्रावितवतिI मार्गदर्शनम् अपि कृतवती I तथा कार्यक्रमस्य समापनम् अपि कृतवती I
World Olympic Day
23rd June is celebrated as the ‘World Olympic Day’. On this day, athletes and people congregate worldwide and organise various sporting events.
It is a celebration of sports, health and being together. The Horizonites of Grade VI celebrated the World Olympic Day with great enthusiasm.
International Yoga Day(2022)
‘Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.’ Happy International Yoga Day!
International Yoga Day aims to inculcate a habit of meditation for peace of mind and self-awareness which is necessary to survive in a stress-free environment. This day was celebrated in the school with much enthusiasm. The students were encouraged to perform regular yoga to remain fit and improve concentration. Everyone showcased a very energetic performance by performing various Asanas on this day.
School Election(2022)
Hard work is my aim, and victory is my destination.’
With the same thought in the mind, our students are ready for the School Elections. See the candidate, study his qualities, good work, good behaviour, think yourself thoroughly about him and vote in a justified way to select the best candidate
National Science Day 2022
Objective: To build scientific aspects in students.
Classes participated : Gr. V,VI,VII,VIII,IX,X
National science Day was observed by students at Horizon Academy (ICSE). To mark the discovery of Raman Effect (1928), By the Indian Physicist Sir. C.V Raman.
The theme of year of 2022 “ Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”.
The celebration included debate and science fair. Grade X students enthusiastically participated in the debate, the topic for the debate was set according to the theme like Electric Vehicle and Artificial intelligence. A healthy and fruitful debate was held. While the students from Grade V to IX displayed Working Science Models and students and teachers from the entire school and Jr. College visited the fair. The innovative working model of hydraulic Bridge, Tesla coil , sewage water cleansing were major attractions of the fair.
This was an initiative taken by the Science Department to spread a massage among the students about importance science in daily life. Also to discuss all the issues and implement new technologies for the development in the field if science.
The program was concluded with the prize distribution ceremony for the debate.
A Quiz Competition – ‘Quizzards of Horizon ‘ was conducted by the Social Studies Department of Horizon Academy under the Heritage club. The participants actively participated in the quiz.
Objective of this Quiz was to provide platform for students to showcase there talent as well as prepare our school students for Competitive examination.