LAKSHYA

February 2014

Magazine for Parents & Their Kids - An Intiative of NIMT

TRANSFORMING
THE EDUCATION LANDSCAPE
IN INDIA
-SEE HOW NIMT IS TRANSFORMING THE FACET OF
INDIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM

Best Pre School

Chains in India

The Art of Doing

Everyhting

Transforming
Education

An exhaustive comparison of
the best pre school chains.

The complete guide to maximising productivity

Read how NIMT's transforming

education at all levels.

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CONTENTS

JUST
LIKE THAT

01

EMERGING
PRE SCHOOLS

SCHOOL
IN FOCUS

02

03

Emerging Pre
School Chains
In India

Transforming
Education

04

05

Get Your Child

Interested in
Studies

Strawberry Frog
Pre School

Train Your Brain

Six Interesting Ways to keep
your mind active

HEALTH

Discover How NIMT Group

is transforming education.
Also learn about franchisee
opportunity

Learn about this school chain

and what it has to offer

ON THE COVER

06
Stop, Breathe &
Think

REGULARS
01 What's on Your Bookshelf
02 Top Ten Tips for Success

07
The Art of Doing
Everything
02 DESIGNMAG

08
Residential &
Co- Ed School
Education

09
Your Child's
Academic Success

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12 LAKSHYAMAG

HOW TO GET
YOUR CHILD
INTERESTED IN
STUDIES ?
If your child lacks an interest in studying Step back
and instead of blaming
your child , Identify Why?
try to understand why he
developed this problem?

efore your desperation with your

childs lack of interest in studies and
his/her lowering grades drive you
to scold and punish him; you need to understand one thing clearly. As the saying
goes, You can take a horse to the water
but you can not make him drink. Similarly, by punishments, you can force your
child to study but getting him interested
in it and doing it for him is a different
game all together. The key is to first become his friend. Understand your child as
a person, his strengths and weaknesses;
likes and dislikes; and also Why he does
not like studying? ".Take an interest in
him; get involved in his life. Stop competing and comparing your child with friends/
relatives children and forcing him to fulfill
goals you set. This reduces the pressure
and he does not find studying such a
daunting task then, because expectations
are reduced. Let him breathe, live and relax first. Accept him for the person he/she
is, talk, listen, love share, depend and let
him depend on you. If you give him what
he wants in terms of time, attention and
affection then he will also respond.
Monitor, Regulate & Limit Distractions
The next step is to balance friendship
with regulation and rules that are not
just made but enforced strictly as well. It
is easier to enforce rules when you are
friends with your child and the child understands that rules and restrictions exist
in unison with love and affection. In the
fast moving world of children, distractions

LAKSHYAMAG 13

ranging today from computer games,

social networking sites and the internet,
TV , mobile phone and time with friends;
can all rob them of valuable time and
attention; if not regulated. It is essential
therefore to not just keep an eye on your
young one, when he is indulging in them
(not to spy on them but provide better
guidance) but also to regulate the amount
of time spent on them. Restrict fun activity time to a maximum of two to three
hours a day and make it understand that
it is a time the child earns by studying the
stipulated number of hours post school.
Regulating these activities also equals
lessening distractions and improving concentration. If your child refuses to follow
rules, do convey the message that studies
are a priority.
Let him realize it is in his own best interest
Let your child know that by studying he
is not doing you a favor but in fact in
his own best interest .Understand what
motivates him and what future career he
wants to pursue; explain him how studying various subjects helps him in achieving them. Show him the practical uses
that subjects he studies, will have in real
life and how they will impact his future.

methods unenthusiastic and boring? Is he

being bullied in school? Is he feeling too
pressurized? Has he lost complete confidence in himself of performing better? Or
is it a medical problem of eyesight, deafPractically, bring out the relevance of
ness, Down syndrome or a psychological
mathematical calculations while shopping, getting home interiors done or even condition, like Attention Deficit Disorder. If
so get professional help.
playing games like Sudoku. Explain the
relevance of languages for communicating and ideas or even making friends and Always Focus on Your Childs Strengths
enjoying storybooks and films. Share with Not Weaknesses
him the joys of geography with an atlas
Every child is different and not all are
or a globe and tell him when he goes to
exceptional brilliant in every subject. Most
foreign countries; how knowledge about
are students of above average intelligence
it will help him. Simply just make every
subject he studies become useful, practi- who are strong in some subjects and
weak in some. The solution lies in apprecal and meaningful in everyday life.
ciating the child who are strong in some
subjects he is strong in and building up
Identify The Root Cause of The Problem
his confidence first. The next step would
be to make him realize that if he can excel
If your child lacks an interest in studying,
in his chosen subject then he can do well
identify why? Step back and instead of
blaming your child try to understand why in subjects, he is weak in as well. While
he has developed this problem. Speak to telling him so, offer to help out yourself or
him and speak to his teachers. If required take the assistance of a good tutor.
take permission to sit in his class and
monitor why this is so. Identifying the root Try Creative Approaches
cause is very important because in it lies
solution. Is it the child cannot understand Subject teachers do exist who often make
studies seem dull and/or complicated.
subjects? Does he find the teaching-

Frankly speaking there is nothing you can

do about it except change schools, where
again there are no guarantees. However
what you can control is how your child understands the same subject post school,
either taught by you or a tutor. It is essential however that the home tutor you
select, is someone your child can relate to
and who can simplify things. As a parent
you need to approach studies creatively
too. You can get your child interested in
literature by buying him books or getting enrolled in a library and taking him
to theatres and films on the subject. You
can also get him a blackboard at home, to
practice writing on it and he can play act
the role of a teacher or professor, while
studying lessons.
Encourage him with Rewards
Encouragement works better any day
than criticism would. Rewards also work
bettering the long term than punishment do. Create a study area for your
child where he feels like studying. Take
his inputs and make it his own zone with
decorations, adequate ventilation, and
light and fun desk gear. Every time your
child does well praise him to everyone

PLUSES OF
ENROLLING YOUR
CHILD IN A CO
EDUCATIONAL
SCHOOL
1 Many assert that only girls or boys schools can
effectively customize their teaching to the male or
female psyche & help adolescents perform better,
since here students are less distracted by those of
the opposite gender. However not everyone subscribes to this view & veteran educationists vouch
for the fact that co-ed schools have their own
advantages. A co-ed school is one in which girls &
boys study together & is based on the belief that
both gain from the others strengths.

around. Whenever he studies, make something special that he likes to eat or buy him a
little present, when you know he deserves it
for working hard.
Show Patience
It is a well known fact that one needs lot of
patience when dealing with children, yet
most parents run out of it when handling
kids. The crux of situation is that when
you get annoyed, angry and desperate as
a parent you loose control and your child

can easily see it. For your child to get

interested in studies, it may take quiet
a bit of effort and persistence on
your part.You may have to try again
and again and approach him on the
subject of studies from many different angles. Result may take sometime
in coming and it may be a while,
before you open the study door and
find your child studying there without
coaxing, but if you are persistent and
patient, it will happen.
- By Aditi Malhotara

2 Depending on the gender ratio of girls & boys in

a co-ed school, both tend to balance each other
out positively. Thus as per research if a girl is
made to sit next to a boy in class, the girl gossips
less & the boy is chided by the girl for being otherwise distracted. The result is that both concentrate better in the classroom.
3 Pupils in co-ed schools are generally more
broad minded & do not feel shy or inhibited
of those belonging to the opposite gender. In
contrast they naturally make friends & acquaintances with them & hence are better equipped to
interact in a reallife work environment later.
4 Boys & girls from these schools, are also much
confident and are capable of developing genuine
friendship & sustaining relationships with those of
opposite gender without adding a romantic angle.
5 Such schools also help in breaking down misconceptions that girls may have about boys & vice
versa by grooming both to interact, respect, understand the other, in academics as welll as extra
curricular activities such as sports, drama & art.
6 Another positive aspect of co-ed schools is that
it fosters a pleasant, healthy & friendly atmosphere for students in a well supervised environment, unlike the atmosphere in a few prison
like single gender schools for girls.
- By Anirudh Bainwala

SIX
INTERESTING WAYS TO
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN
FEED YOUR NEEDS FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY

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WHAT'S ON
YOUR
BOOKSHELF?
5 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU DIE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL AGES

Kim by Rudyard Kipling- a book about sheer experience of life. It puts forth success
and failure, mistakes and achievement in such a candid way that you relate every such
instance of your life with the book.

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand- of course, I cannot give this a miss. It teaches you to
value your self and your thoughts. Very few books have been able to deliver meaning
with such impact. Its surely not a book you would want to complete in one read. Give it
time and you will see your ideals coming into place.
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller- a true taste of sarcasm. A hefty satire on wars- that's how I
would like to put it. It will make you question the decisions of the system being taken
around you while still allowing you not to flow into emotional empathy.

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Kite Runner by Khalid Hosseini

- aRudyard
book that Kipling
will make- you cry. Not a recommendation
im by
for the pedantic individual, this unravels the depths of friendship, a bond between a father
and a son, betrayal and its ultimate redemption. With one of the most throat-croaking
endings ever, this book should be read, irrespective of age.
Howl by Allen Ginsberg - This book just blows your mind right off. No bull-shit and hard
core to the core. This book was so truthful that it was banned. It blows the lid of many
issues that your elders don't want you to know. But, it will show you the power of simple
truth in a unique way.

LAKSHYAMAG 17

THE ART OF DOING

EVERYTHING
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO
MAXIMISING PRODUCTIVITY

W
T

hen it comes to being

productive, we are a
nation obsessed.

he sheer vastness of
the field speaks to the
unavoidable fact that no
one piece of advice fits all. For
Michael Bloomberg, the mayor
of New York, the secret to
being productive is hardly ever
taking a vacation, or, for that
matter, a bathroom break. For
Leo Widrich, cofounder of the
social media utility startup Buffer, it's a daily nap in a bunk
bed--in his office.

18 LAKSHYAMAG

T
W

he solutions out there

are as varied as we are.
The trick is finding out
what works for you.

e suggest starting with identifying

what kind of creative
machine you are. Look on the
next page and get a from-thehip assessment of characteristics you might identify with,
plus ideas to keep yourself
running at optimum efficiency,
all while keeping your originality--and sanity--intact. Then
share your type with friends
and get feedback.

The
Lone
Wolf

You work solo, loading complex problems into

your head and working them out from there.

ROLE MODEL:
ARCHETYPES
OF HE TOOK HIS
LEONARDO
DA VINCI.
PRODUCTIVE
CORE
SKILL, OBSERVATION, AND
PEOPLE
APPLIED IT TO CARThe
Night
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ROBOTThe Pro
Owl
Crastinator
ICS, AND SIEGE WEAPONRY, AMONG OTHER
THINGS--ALL WHILE
The
CRANKING OUT SOME
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CENT PAINTINGS.Tasker
Instead of making a decision right away, you wait
for more info to come
in. You are intimate with
deadlines.

You reach peak productivity after everyone else has

gone to bed.

You wish your phone's

browser could handle
more than eight windows.
Perhaps you're using that
phone right now.

The
Connector

You're constantly meeting new people--and

these relationships are
the foundation of your
productivity.

ROLE MODEL:
The Dalai Lama. Dude has met with three popes and
nearly every major religious leader alive. That's consensus building on the highest level.

ROLE MODEL:
Leonardo da Vinci. He took his core skill, observation, and applied it
to cartography, robotics, and siege weaponry, among other things--all
while cranking out some rather decent paintings.

The
Mono
Tasker
You sneer at multitabs,
loathe push notifications,
and grab each task with
both hands.

LAKSHYAMAG 19

MY CHILD'S
ACADEMIC
SUCCESS
HOME WORK TIPS
FOR PARENTS
Make sure your child has a quiet, well-lit
place to do homework. Avoid having your
child do homework with television on or in
places with other distractions such as people
coming and going.
Make sure the materials your child needs
such as paper, pencil and a dictionary, are
available. Ask your child if special materials
will be needed for some projects and get
them in advance.
Help your child with time management.Establish a set time each day for doing homework.
Dont let your child leave homework until just
before bedtime.
Think about using a weekend morning or
afternoon for working on big projects, especially if the project involves getting together
with classmates.
Be positive about homework. Tell your child
how important school is.The atti
tude you express about homework will be
the attitude your child acquires.
When your child does homework, you do
homework. Show your child that the skills
they are learning are related to things you do
as an adult. If your child is reading, you read
too. If your child is doing math , balance your
checkbook.
When your child asks for help, provide guidance, not answers. Giving answers means
your child will not learn the material. Too
much help teaches your child that when the
going gets rough, someone will do the work
for him or her.

20 LAKSHYAMAG

When the teacher asks you to play a role in homework, do it .

Cooperate with the teacher. It shows your child that the school and
home are a team. Follow the directions given by the teacher.

Help your child for signs of failure and frustration. Let your child
take a short break if she is having trouble keeping her mind on
an assignment.

If homework is meant to be done by your child alone, stay away.

Too much parent involvement can prevent homework from having
some positive effects. Homework is a great way for kids to develop
independent, life long learning skills.
Stay informed. Talk with your childs teacher. Make sure you know
the purpose of homework and what your child class rules are.

Watch your child for signs of failure and frustration. Let your
child take a short break if she is having trouble keeping her mind
on an assignment.
Reward progress in homework. If your child has been successful in homework completion and is working hard, celebrate that
success with a special event (e.g . pizza, a walk, a trip to the park)
to reinforce the positive effort.

CLOUD9

CHANGING THE INFRA LANDSCAPE

Cloud9, a real estate venture ,is the brainchild of Mr Sanjeev

Jain who is an IIT Roorkee Alumni, Cloud9 has emerged as
one of the most happening townships that houses residential,
commercial and studio apatments in a single complex. This
project which has been developed on freehold land allotted
by GDA has a cost of over 500Cr. It has come up in the heart
of Ghaziabad in Vaishali. Cloud9 has several unique features
which includes 3 tier security, close proximity to metro station,
high speed elevators, badminon, tennis courts, spa, jacuzzi,
pool table, swimming pool. Moreover Cloud9 also has Cer-

emony & Party Halls to host your

family functions or parties.
Cloud9 has established itself as a
trustworthy developer by its quality construcion and time bound
deliveies. Cloud9 has emerged as
a trustworthy developer bulding
up long term relationships with its
customers though its committment
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EMERGING

PRESCHOOL CHAINS
IN INDIA

Preschool, as an institution,
provides stimulation for the
childs physical, intellectual,
social, and emotional development, in ways that one could
not get in the home environment.

Preschool chains offer a great opportunity

to aspiring entrepreneurs. Educating kids
is a profitable as well as satisfying investment. Today Indian preschool franchise
industry provides numerous options with
number of branded franchisors available,
which has broaden its scope for growth
and development.
The concept of Preschool took off in India
with daycare centres that take care of

child when parents are at work or not

around. Preschools were primarily day
care centres for children in around 3-5
age group. But now they are seen as
an early training ground for children to
develop their skills. Over a period of time,
it has seen paradigm shift from optional
day care centre to important early childhood education. Some researches proved
that preschool plays a very crucial role in

learning experiences.
Five years back parents used to consider
preschool as a place for letting their children interact with peers and spend some
time away from home. They wanted to
help their child to conquer shyness and
be comfortable in meeting more people.
Nowadays the parents are aware of the
childs pace, focused on each every milestone achieved by their child and on holistic development of the child. The shift has
been immensely on taking preschools as
a casual place to keep their children occupied for a few hours to taking preschools
seriously as monumental in their childs
development.

laying good foundation for the child and

preparing him for the future. It enhances
abilities and skills of a child in areas such
as language, motor skills, psychosocial
cognitive, learning, etc. Early childhood is
a crucial stage of life in terms of a childs
physical, intellectual, emotional and social
development. Growth of mental and
physical abilities progress at an astounding rate and a very high proportion of
learning takes place from birth to age
six. It is a time when children particularly
need high quality personal care and

Priti Srivastava, Founder Director,

Vidyrambh The International Preschool
and Childcare Centers
says, We have seen a huge shift in the
mindset of the parents. Seven years ago
only the higher income group in metros
recognised the need to send their children to preschools but now all parents
are open to the idea of sending their
children to preschools. The awareness
about the way quality early childhood
education can bring about to the childs
personality has been recognised widely.
The other major change and concern
that has started happening is that K-12
schools have started opening preschools
under their banner. The preschool space
has seen a major change in the last few
years and only those players who provide
quality education in the long run would
be present in the near future with lots of
consolidation happening over time.
Ongoing research established that, the
preschool, as an institution, provides stimulation for the childs physical, intellectual,
social, and emotional development, in
ways that one could not get in the home
environment. This sector has shown

tremendous growth during the past few

years and is familiar not only with the
high-end income groups or the affluent
class, but is also rapidly gaining popularity among the middle class households,
which have the capability and willingness
to pay for quality education.
The owner of Strawberry Frog preschool,
Dr K P Singh, Founding Chairman says,
Pre- school education has changed
for good over the years, especially the
early childhood education. Schools
have moved from rote method teaching to more activity based teaching
and learning. There is more awareness
about childhood development and the
importance of learning in this age group.
However, the schools are still more
focused on develo
ping 3Rs, more ever all the areas( cognitive ,language and Physical) seem to be
getting addressed but there is no focus
on the Social Emotional development.
Especially in this age when the family
structures are moving towards nuclear
structure and both the parents are
working. This area is getting neglected.
Unless this area of development is addressed well by the Educational institutions we may have a huge problem with
young people with emotional problems
and ill adjusted individuals towards the
society.
The significance of this very industry
can be measured by the very fact that
it occupies the 3rd largest expenditure
group in the Indian household
It is expected to be worth `13,300
crore by 2015-16, according to a Crisil
research report. Fee depends largely on
the
location, franchise and type of the
preschool

There is more awareness

about childhood develoment and the importance
of learning in this age
group

Anita Rao,
Founding Director and the Managing Director,
Educational Catalysts India Pvt Ltd

he concept of Preschool took off in India with daycare centres that take care of
child when parents are at work or not around. Preschools were primarily day
care centres for children in around 3-5 age group. But now they are seen as an
early training ground for children to develop their skills. Over a period of time, it has
seen paradigm shift from optional day care centre to important early childhood education. Some researches proved that preschool plays a very crucial role in laying good
foundation for the child and preparing him for the future. It enhances abilities and
skills of a child in areas such as language, motor skills, psychosocial cognitive, learning,
etc. Early childhood is a crucial stage of life in terms of a childs physical, intellectual,
emotional and social development. Growth of mental and physical abilities progress
at an astounding rate and a very high proportion of learning takes place from birth
to age six. It is a time when children particularly need high quality personal care and
learning experiences. Five years back parents used to consider preschool as a place
for letting their children interact with peers and spend some time away from home.
They wanted to help their child to conquer shyness and be comfortable in meeting
more people. Nowadays the parents are aware of the childs pace, focused on each
every milestone achieved by their child and on holistic development of the child. The
shift has been immensely on taking preschools as a casual place to keep their children occupied for a few hours to taking preschools seriously as monumental in their
childs development. Priti Srivastava, Founder Director, Vidyrambh The International Preschool and Childcare Centers says, We have seen a huge shift in the mindset of
the parents. Seven years ago only the higher income group in metros recognised the
need to send their children to preschools but now all parents are open to the idea of
sending their children to preschools. The awareness about the way quality early childhood education can bring about to the childs personality has been recognised widely.
The other major change and concern that has started happening is that K-12 schools
have started opening preschools under their banner. The preschool space has seen a
major change in the last few years and only those players who provide quality education in the long run would be present in the near future with lots of consolidation
happening over time. Ongoing research established that, the preschool, as an institution, provides stimulation for the childs physical, intellectual, social, and emotional
development, in ways that one could not get in the home environment. This sector
has shown tremendous growth during the past few years and is familiar not only with
the high-end income groups or the affluent class, but is also rapidly gaining popularity
among the middle class households, which have the capability and willingness to pay
for quality education. The owner of Strawberry Fields preschool, Anita Rao, Founding
Director and the Managing Director, Educational Catalysts India Pvt Ltd says, Preschool education has changed for good over the years, especially the early childhood
education. Schools have moved from rote method teaching to more activity based
teaching and learning. There is more awareness about childhood development and
the importance of learning in this age group. However, the schools are still more
focused on developing 3Rs, more ever all the areas( cognitive ,language and Physical)
seem to be getting addressed but there is no focus on the Social Emotional development. Especially in this age when the family structures are moving towards nuclear
structure and both the parents are working. This area is getting neglected. Unless this
area of development is addressed well by the Educational institutions we may have a
huge problem with young people with emotional problems and ill adjusted individuals
towards the society. - See more at: http://digitallearning.eletsonline.com/2013/11/
emerging-preschool-chains-in-india/#sthash.6hdtETKS.dpuf

People are realising the importance of pre

schools and that is certainly a positive step.
A pre school helps a student in its formative
years.
Dr K P SIngh
Founding Chairman
NIMT Group

126mn+

Kids enrolling each

Years in Preschools

The significance of this very

industry can be measured by
the very fact that it occupies the
3rd largest expenditure
group in the Indian household
The Preschool
market is
$770 million
about
4,460 crore

It is expected to be worth `13,300

crore by 2015-16, according to a
Crisil research report

The Fee
Typically
Starts from

`1500

Fee depends largely on the location, franchise and type of the

preschool

The rise in nuclear families and increase

in disposable incomes have led to
greater demand for quality preschools
even in small towns and non-metros.
Still preschool industry is in nascent
stage in India with around 1.1% enrolment in comparison with France or
Scotland where preschool enrolment is
100 percent. There is a mushrooming
growth of preschools in India over last
decade but only 17% of Indian preschool market belongs to the organised
sector. This segment is attracting investments from private players. According to
a research report published in 2011 Indian Preschool Market Forecast, Indian
preschool market has been witnessing
rapid growth for the past few years on
the back of rise in disposable income,
rising number of working mothers,
increasing trend of nuclear families, and
escalating demand for high quality preschool education for toddler. However,
low market penetration and low barriers
to entry along with the increasing awareness, popularity, and propensity of
young working professionals to pay, are

some of the drivers, which suggest that the market offers considerable opportunity for
investors. Moreover, it is expected that, the preschool market will reach to USD 1,833
Million by 2014, growing at a CAGR of around 13% during 2011-2014. The preschool
Industry is growing at a very fast pace that is 36% per annum as against the education
industry growth of 15% er annum, which means that the parents are understanding
the importance of early childhood education.

strawberry
frog
a division of NIMT - aims
to expand its chain to 500
schools in next 3 years

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Kopal Maheshwari, Founder and Chairperson, Little Einstein, The opportunity is

huge in preschool industry. The industry
is growing at 36% and branded preschools are growing at much faster pace.
This opportunity is best suited for entrepreneurs as it is low risk low investment
model and you need to spend only 4-6
hours a day to operate preschool, giving
you ample time to spend with family and
pursue other opportunities.
Starting a Preschool
Looking at the tremendous potential
of preschools it makes great economic
sense market to open a preschool
through franchise model India. Various
models exist under organised industry in
preschool are direct chains, through franchise model and extended K-12 school.
There are various benefits that the franchise model offers such as the opportunity to be associated with established
brand, which helps in attracting more
kids. Further the franchisors provide curriculum support, training support, set up
support, branding and marketing support,
etc. One major advantage of this business
model is sharing of expenses, knowledge,
experience, brand image, as well as technical expertise.
- By Tanya Sharma

26 LAKSHYAMAG

Drivers, Challenges and Trends

DRIVERS

CHALLENGES

KEY TRENDS

Untapped Market

Operational
challenges

Corporate invest=ments

Increase in disposable income

Large Unorganised
Sector

Rapid expansion of
preschools

Improvement in
quality

Mergers and
acquisitions

Change in urban lifestyle

Upgrading to K 12
sectors

Awareness in Tier 2 and

Tier 3
cities

Ease of neighborhood

" Strawberry frog aims to be the biggest pre school franchise in

the country. It is on a rapid expansion spree lauching schools
across the country. "

KEY PRESCHOOL FRANCHISORS

Preschool
Franchisor

No of Preschools

Expansion
Plan

Investment
required

900

Zee Learn

Minimum Area
Requirement
2 acres

900

Hello Kids

220

Smart KidZ

140+

200+ by end of
2013;
500+ by next five
years

Shanti
Junior

115+

170+ centers across

the
country by 31st
March
2014 and 300+
centers
by 31st March 2015

7-10 lakh

13 cities

15000 sqft

Little Elly

90

Focusing on
metro and
two-tier cities

8-10
lakh

15002000 sqft

South and
western
India

Maple Bear

44

30 more by March
2014

15-20 lakh

Serra Playschool

37

undisclosed

15-20 lakh

2000-5000
sqft

Little
Einstein

34

2-15 Lakh

Not
available

7-10 lakh

330 cities

Bachpan

Strawberry
Frog

1000+ by 2013

Presence.

1500-2000 sqft

500 by 2015

16 centres coming up
shortly and targetting
200 centres across
Asian countries by
2015-16

30 by end of
2014

6-10 lakh

5-30 lakh

12-20 lakh

2500-3000
sqft

3000-4000

1,500 to 3,000
sqft indoor
space

Planet Kids

15

200+

2500 sqft

Blossoms

15

Targeting 20
Branches
this Season and
would be 25 by
the end of the
Current Academic Year

4-7 lakh

1200-2500 Sq ft of Built
up
area and at least 150
Sq Ft
open area in the front
for
play area

Brats and
cuties

undisclosed

7 Lakh
onwards

1500 sqft in Metros & 2000

sqft in Other Cities -

Jain Toddlers

100 centres
by 2015

18-25 lakh

4000 sqft

9 states

sqft

14 cities

21 cities

All Metro
and Tier
1 Cities

NIMT DISTANCE &

ONLINE EDUCATION
IN FOCUS
N

imt has been a pioneer in education and at the same time NIMT
has adopted the technology backends to not only improve the efficency
but also expand its reach. NIMT's distance
and online education programmes - currently offereing PGDM courses (www.
nimtde.edu.in) are using edx platform to
develop and deliver the course content
across the country and abroad. The
platform which is almost similar to that
offered by companies such as coursera
or udacity which are globally known for its
education platform - allows students to
view recorded lectures, tracks a students

28 LAKSHYAMAG

progress through the course, helps

discuss problems with other students
using the system enrolled in the course.
Currently the course PGDM is being offered in ten specialisations which include
Agri Business, Finance, HR, IT, Operations,
Marketing,Rural, Hospital and Pharma
Management.
NIMT's distance learning programmes are
approved by the University Grants Commission. For more information you can
visit the website ww.nimtde.edu.in or call
on +91-9555192192.

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TRANSFORMING
EDUCATION

he NIMT Group was established in 1987 with a vision to

improve quality of education in the country. With a senior secondary school in place in the year 1987, the group took its next
leap towards higher education in 1992. National Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad was established that offered
management courses at Undergraduate and Graduate level.
NIMT evolved from the need for a world-class business school in
Asia. The founders, some of the best minds from the corporate
and academic worlds, anticipated the leadership needs of the
emerging Asian economies. They recognised that the rapidly
changing business landscape would require young leaders who
not only have an understanding of the developing economies but
who also present a global perspective. NIMT is committed to creating such leaders through its innovative programmes, outstanding faculty and thought leadership. Funded entirely by private
corporations, foundations and individuals from around the world
who believe in its vision, the NIMT is a not-for-profit organisation.
NIMT, Ghaziabad became the centre of excellence for management education in India and was regularly featured amongst
the top 10 management institutions in India. Eventually NIMT

continuing with its vision established four more campuses in

Ghaziabad, Greater Noida and Kotpulti. These campuses, located
in tranquil settings, provide an environment that is conducive to
learning. The campuses are self-contained oases in which the
students will find that all their needs are met and surpassed by
the world-class amenities and facilities.
NIMT has furthered in its mission and started three more senior
secondary schools and 16 colleges in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The schools follow CBSE, ICSE IB and IGCSE curriculums.
The colleges offer undergraduate and post graduate courses in
hospitality, medical and para-medical sciences, law, engineering,
management and teacher education.
NIMT has further extended its reach with online and distance
learning courses in management that use state of the art technology backend to deliver MOOCs to its students across the
world. This intiative has enabled it to deliver its programmes
widely and redefine the high level learning at college level as well
as redefine the university campus experience.

NIMT has also established a multi speciality 100 bedded CGHS

empanelled hospital in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The hospital serves a large village and urban population in the area which
lacks crucial medical facilities. The hospital is a multi specialty
hospital with all the modern facilities and services at affordable
rates.
NIMT has transformed the Indian education Scene at all levels
and plans to further make inroads with its testing division All Indian Association of Management and Technical Institutions that
shall conduct tests at national and international scale. Further
NIMT plans to expand its chain of preschools strawberry frog in
the next 2-3 years.

FOR DETAILS
VISIT
www.nimt.ac.in
or Call +91-9555192192

OPPORTUNITY
FRANCHISEE - PARTNERING SUCCESS
NIMT has many business partners. Together, we transform ideas into groundbreaking applications and products.
These collaborations range from franchisee, research projects and enterprise
initiatives through to recruitment and
the provision of executive and professional development courses.
FRANCHISEE
INTRODUCTION
In order to start the as a NIMT or Strawberry frog (Pres School Division) franchise,
the first and basic requirement is that the
partner should love education and have
a passion to do this business with a long
term vision. Along with that you should
own an area between 1500 sq ft 10000
sq. ft. With an investment capacity ranging between Rs. 5 lacs to Rs. 10 crore
depending upon the area and location.
WHY PARTNER WITH NIMT GROUP?
Cradle to College & Beyond: With NIMT
network spread across three states
Delhi,U.P, Rajasthan,there is scope for
continual education for toddlers in NIMT
schools and institutions, which is an
added advantage for our partners.
Strong background: NIMT has over two
decades of rich academic experience
which would be the guiding strength
behind our franchises.
ABOUT STRAWBERRY FROG
Today, Strawberry Frog is one of the
emerging preschool chains with 5
branches and many more are on the way.
Strawberry Frog is the only preschool with
a research and development department.
All the teachers undergo rigorous training
and are continuously educated about
new revelations in child psychology.
WHO CAN START
We are looking for partners who love kids

and have a passion to do this business

with a long-term vision. In order to start
the Strawberry Frog play school, the first
and basic requirement is that the partner
should love kids and have a passion to
do this business with a long term vision.
Along with that you should own an area
between 1200 sq ft 10000 sq. ft. With
an investment capacity ranging between
Rs. 2 lackh to Rs.3 crore which includes
Franchise Fee, Material Kit, Furniture and
Fittings, Equipments and Educational
Material depending upon the area and
location.
WHY STRAWBERRY FROG
1.

2.
3.
4.

5.
6.

One of the strongest brands of preschools with the maximum recall

among parents
More than 5 branches in Delhi, NCR
and other parts of India
Almost two decades of proven success, expertise and experience
The only preschool with a research
and development department to
develop and update our child centric curriculum
Focus on teacher training and
recruiting of best talent.
Strawberry Frog is an NIMT
Group Enterprise which is also
on a rapid expansion plan. NIMT
group has lauched online learning
programmes, Senior Secondary
Schools and plans to increase the
number of same in the coming
years.

DELIVERABLES FOR FRANCHISE OWNER:

1. A well designed curriculum and
content based on our basic Learning
Ladder Methodology

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

14.
15.

16.

Play and learn equipments and

furniture
Latest teaching aids
Effective teachers and counselors
training
System Process, academic and marketing guideline manual
Support in Staff-Recruitment
Brand building, promotions and
advertisements
Holistic business management
consultancy
Periodic product developments and
updates
Online support
Orientation and induction programs
Parental involvement programs
Opportunity to attend national and
regional business partners confluences
Transport operational policies
Layout and Designing: Floors plans
and an easy to follow design/build
package is created during the initial
fit-out stage, which is managed with
the complete support and direction
of NIMT's in house team.
Launch Support: Initial training seminars and on site help is provided,
organize and conduct the grand
opening launch. One-on-one support is provided whenever required.

For Further Information please visit

www.nimtschool.edu.in or Call us on
011-45622555 or email to siddhant@
nimtgroup.edu.in

STRAWBERRY
FROG
PRE SCHOOL
CALL +91-9555192192
STRuCTuRED PROgRAM FOR TODDLERS
Strawberry Frog is unique and truly international brand present in India and different
parts of the world. We provide world class
education at your doorstep.
Preschool is a programme designed to
educate the child intellectually, physically,
emotionally and socially in a stimulating
environment that encourages creativity and
self-expression. It also aims at developing a
positive self image with children and enables them to become competent learners.
It is 4 years structured program for Toddlers, Nursery, JKG and SKG . It covers the
age group from 18 months to 5 years old
children.
Strawberry Frog also offers unique afterschool programs like Day Care, Moms and
Tots, English plus (4-10 year old children),
Thematic Summer camps.

THE PERFECT PLACE FOR

YOUR YOUNG ONES
ADMISSION PROCESS
Minimum Age for admission: 1 years
Admission procedure and fee Structure: Open to
all and fees varies from centre to centre.
Toddler Programme : 1 Year 1 year 8 months
Play Group : ! year 8 months 2 years 8 months
Nursery: 2 years 8 months- 3 years 8 months
Lower Kindergarten: 3 years 8 month-4 years 8 months
Upper Kindergarten : 4 years 8 months 5 years 8
months
Daycare: 2 years to 8 years
Activity Hub :2 years to 12 years

SCHOOLS PHILOSOPHY
Immersion style of learning English, enquiry based
teaching and learning, learning through questioning,
observing, investigating and doing

RESIDENTIAL &
CO-EDUCATIONAL
SCHOOL
NIMT
NIMT Schools are coeducational English medium schools.
Founded in 2010, the schools are a rare blend of tradition and
modernity. The schools aim to impart quality education that
leads to an all round personality development of the child.The
Schools provide a perfect ambience for the cognitive and mortar
growth of the pupils in their formative years. The schools are well
equipped with the latest infrastructure to provide activity oriented
teaching with the help of audio-visual and computer aids.Teaching
methodologies are continuously upgraded and book learning is
well integrated with activities and outdoor learning. NIMT Schools
are committed to their prime aim of developing the overall personality of the students in a healthy and congenial atmosphere.

The NIMT School is a co-education school. The school is affiliated

to the Central Board of Secondary Education and students are
prepared for the All India Secondary School Exams (Class X) and
the All India Secondary School Certificate Examination (Class XII).
The school has been affiliated by CBSE vide affiliation number
2131310 and the school code is 54803

BEYOND ACADEMICS
NIMT School has got state-of-the-art infrastructure. It provides
a platform for every child to channelize and give direction to his
spirit of adventure and passion for learnig because we believe
every child matters. In an exhilarating environment the learner will
experience the true joy of learning.
Your childs world at NIMT comprises of days full of activities,
learning, fun and interaction with other students, their teachers and other staff. This rich world is further enhanced by many
aspects; from the classroom to the playground, from the field
trips to attending performances, workshops and presentations.
Even sharing a fun moment during lunch or at a class in the after
school activities brings enjoyment.AN I

SYLLABUS FOR
ENTRANCE TEST FOR
ADMISION AT NIMT SCHOOLS
CLASS : NuRSERY
1. Story telling ( Response of child
will be noted )
2. Blocks Building
3. Identification of Objects
4. Identification of colors

CLASS : LKg
ENGLISH (ORAL)
1. Poem(Any one)
2. Identification of Alphabets (Capital)
3. Identification of Colours
4. Vegetable /Animals

5.

Body Parts

HINDI (ORAL)
1. Poem (Any one)
2. Alphabet Identification
MATHS (ORAL)
1. 1to 50 (counting)
2. Identification of Numbers
3. Identification of shapes
G.K (ORAL)
1. Vegetables
2. Animals
3.Fruits
4.What is your Name ?
G.K. (WRITTEN)
1. A to Z
2. Dodging e.g. A __ C

3. Identify the picture and fill up

the blanks
Hindi (Written)
1. AA to AA
2. Fill up eg
3. Identify the picture and fill up
the blanks-anak
MATHS (WRITTEN)
1. What comes before e.g
_______,29 ,30
2. What comes after e.g. 32,33, ___
3.
1 to 50

CLASS : u.K.g
ENGLISH

1. Poem (Anyone)
2. A to Z
3. Alphabet Identification (Small letters)
G.K.
1. Names of wild Animals
2. Names of pet Animals
3. Names of Flowers
4. Names of Fruits
5. Body Parts
6. Vegetables
7. Parents Name
HINDI (ORAL)
1. Poem (Any one)
2. kaa to gya
3. Alphabet Identifaction e.g. Kaa
see Kabutar
MATHS (ORAL)
1. Counting 1 to 100
2. Table of 2
3. SKIP counting
ENGLISH ( WRITTEN )
1. Capital Letters ( A to Z)
2. Small Letters (a to z)
3. Fill up e.g. A __ C __ __ E a __ C__ e
4. What comes after/ before e.g. f __
, __ p

HINDI (WRITTEN)

1. KA to GY
2. Fill up e.g. KA __ GA
3. What comes before/ after
KHA,CHA __
4. Identify the picture and fill up
the blanks __ GA

4.
5.
6.

What comes after and before

Backward counting 200 to 1
Numbers Names 1 to 50

MATHS (WRITTEN)
1. Number Names one to ten
2. Count and write e.g. __
3. What comes after (1 to 100)

GENERAL AWARENESS (ORAL)

1. What is your name ?
2. What is your mothers name ?
3. What is your fathers name ?
4. Where do you live ?
5. How many fingers do you have ?
( More similar type of Questions can
be framed and asked)

HINDI (WRITTEN)
Matra ka Prayog (Dictation)

Class : I
ENGLISH (WRITTEN)
1. Essay 5 lines on MYSELF
2. Opposite words e.g. Hot-Cold
3. Names of fruits ,vegetables,
colours, animals, birds, weekdays,
months
4. Body Parts
5. Dictation (Simple words)
MATHS (WRITTEN)
1. Sum of addition of e.g. Add 45
+ 23
2. Sum of subtraction e.g. Sub 69
-18
3. Table 2 to 10

Class: II
MATHS
1. Table 2 to 12
2. Addition ( with carrying)
3. Subtracting ( with borrowing)
4. Number name ( 1 to 100)
5. Missing numbers
ENGLISH
1. Make plurals
2. Opposites
3. Five lines on My Friend
4. Prepositions
5. Articles, Use if ing

HINDI
Dictation Sentences, Words

Class: III
ENGLISH
1. Ten lines on My School
2. Plurals
3. Use of is ,was, are, were
4. Use of ing and ed
5. Use of ing and ed
6. Prepositions
7. Nouns, pronouns, Adjectives
MATHS
1. Tables 1 to 20
2. Addition of 3 digits e.g 456 +243
3. Subtraction (With borrowing)
4. Telling time
5. Fractions
6. Multiplication
7. Division (with remainder)
8. Place value
HINDI
1. NibandhDeepawali Meri Adhyapika
2. Yaad ki hui Kavita ki chah (six)
3. Shabdo se vakya banao e.g.Pahar
:Shimla pahar par stith hai
4. Neche likhe shabdo ke ulte art wale
shabad likho (e.g.Nai-Purani)
5. Kisi ak visay par chah (six) panktiyan
likho---Mera School ,Meri Ruchi, 26
January

CLASS: IV
ENGLISH
1. Essay-My Mother /My teacher
/Myself (10 lines)
2. Leave Application
3. The sentence----Putting words in
proper order
4. Nouns
5. PronounsHe ,She ,We, They, etc
6. Genders---- Feminine ,Masculine
7. Number--- Singular , Plural
8. AdjectivesQuantifiers
9. TensesPresent ,Past ,Future
10. ArticlesUse of A, An,The
11. Prepositions
12. Fun with words ,General English

SCIENCE
1. Plant Body
2. Animal Body
3. Homes of Animals
4. Our Food
5. Our Teeth
6. Safety Rules
7. Materials
8. Weather
9. The earth and the sky
MATHS
1.Number up to Ten Thousand
2.Regional Numerals
3.Addition
4. Subtraction
5.Multiplication
6.Division
7.Fractional Numbers
8.Indian Currency
9.Metric Measures
10. Measurement of time
11.Multiplication Table 2 *20

CLASS : V
ENGLISH
1. Parts of Speech
2. Nouns-Plurals of nouns , Countable and Uncountable nouns.
3.AdjectivesPossessive Adjectives,
Comparison of Adjectives
4. Verbs
a-Simple Present ,Past and Future Tenses
b- Present Continuous Tense
&Past Continuous Tense.
5.Conditional sentences ,Joining
Sentences
6.Relative Pronouns-Fill in the blanks.
7. Letter Writing- Personal / Official.
8.ComprehensionStories
9. Compositions- Paragraph Writing.
SCIENCE
Human body, Health &hygiene,
Respiratory air, Influence of atmosphere, Drinking water, Our Food,
Our housing, Tool & machines,
Surrounding Plants and animals, Our
universe, Environmental Studies,
General Science.
MATHS
1. Decimals addition, Substitutive
Law, Application of these to Algebraic

Expressions, Problems and Substitutions.

2. Ratio and proportion:
Direct and Inverse Proportions,
Unitary method, Profit and loss,
Simple Interest
3. The basic concept of
Natural Numbers and Whole
numbers.
4. Introduction of Equation: Use of Equation to solve
problems; Measurement of line
segment.
5. Parallel lines. Transversal
lines; Angle made by a transversal to two lines.

CLASS: VI
ENGLISH
1. Revision of work done in
class v
2. Passive Voice
3. Coordinating Conjunctions
and/ as well as/bothand/either
or/neither..or/neithernor/not
only.but also
4. The use of Simple Present
after temporal conjunctions
(when ,as soon as etc) to introduce adverbial clauses of time.
5. Conditional Sentences.
6. Indirect Speech involving
the Tense change
7. Negative and Affirmative
Sentences with ----would prefer
to/would rather/sooner (not).
8. Patterns involving the use
of gerunds.
9. VerbsPast Tense and
Past Participle
10. Comprehension---Stories
11. Composition
12. Letter Writing.
SCIENCE
Measurements, Air, Water, Atmosphere, Housing and Clothing, Matter, Work, Energy Simple
Machines, Our Earth, The Universe, Human Body, Food and
Health, Animal and Plants, Life
cycles in the environment and
Pollution, Scientists and their
Discoveries General Science
and General Mathematics.

CLASS : VII
ENGLISH
Grammar--- Application , Noun Pronoun, Adjectives , Verb, Conjunction, Essay Writing, Letter Writing, reading and Dictation.
SCIENCE
Chemical reactions, Symbols Formulas and valence, chemical
equations, Oxygen, Acids and Bases, Properties of Acids, Salts,
Work, Power and Energy, Mass and Weight, Actions and Reaction,
Heat, Light, Sound Electricity, Machines, Machines and Tools Our
Earth, Our Universe, Human Health, Excretory system, nervous
system, Sense Organs Food and health, Disease, Care, Animals
and Plants, Reproduction, Parental Science, General Science.
MATHS
1. (Sets Concept, equal equivalent union, subset & intersection),
Disjoint and Complement sets, Cardinal Property Finite and Infinite set, Venn Diagram.
2. Whole Nos, Even, Odds, Prime Nos ; Perfect Square, Square
Root ,L.C.M
3. Integers (Addition, Subtraction, multiplication and division.)
4. Fractions,(Classification and comparison, Addition, Subtraction,
Multiplication & Division, Simplification)
5. Percentage Rate and proportion
6. Commercial Arithmetic.(Unitary method profit loss, speed time,
distance, S.I)
7. Decimals (Addition, subtraction, multiplication & division,
Recurring decimals, approximation)
8. Algebra (Algebra Expressions, Addition, Subtraction, multiplication, and division, Graph)
9. Geometry (Line, Pts, circumference and radius of circle)
10.Mensuration (Perimeter, Area, Volume)
11.Statistics

CLASS: VIII
SCIENCE
Origin of universe, Heavenly bodies, Plants Comets, Stars, the
measurements acceleration, Equation of motion, Gravity Variation of gravity, Moments, work and Energy, Simple machine, pressure, Elasticity of solids.
Action of heat on substances, Types of chemical changes, Laws of
chemical combination, Chemical equation, Water and its products, hydrogen, oxygen, Sulphur and its compounds, common
salt, Electrolysis of Brine, hydrogen chloride
Our living world, Micro Organisms, Useful and Harmful cells, Tissues, Reproduction, Development and growth, Agricultural Practices, problems, improvement of crop production, useful plants
and Animals, Environment Studies, General Science.
MATHS
1. Sets (Definition, Operation on sets &Venn Diagrams.
2. Non concepts (H.C.F., L.C.M., Integers, Fractions, Decimals,
Rational Nos, Square Roots and Significant Figures)
3. Arithmetic (Unitary method, S.I, %,Profit & Loss, Discount, Work

time, Speed-time, Relative speed)

4. Algebra (Polynomials, Substitution, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Brackets, Implication,
Factorization, L.C.M. Using Factors, simple equation and
inequation, Formulas & Quadratic equation graph, liner
simultaneous equation)
5. Geometry: Kinds of line, theorem, quadrilaterals,
circle, Circum circle and in-circle.
6. Mensuration (Perimeter, area & volume).
7. Statistics.
ENGLISH
Picture Story Writing, Comprehension, letter Writing,
Unseen Passage

CLASS: IX
ENGLISH
Picture Story Writing, Comprehension, letter Writing,
Unseen Passage
MATHS
1. Sets ( sets ,subsets, proper subset, superset, empty
set, universal set, complement set, finite, infinite power
set ,union & intersection , disjoint sets ,difference of sets,
venndiagram )
2.
Fraction & Decimals.
3. Ratio & Proportion
4. Rational & Irrational Nos
5. Square Root.
6. Unitary method.
7. Percentage
8. Profit-Loss
9. C.I, C.I. Shares Dividends.
10. Fundamental Operation expansion of polynomial,
factorization.
11. Liner equation
12. Trigonometry.
13. Geometry (reflection in a plane parallel lines )
14. Matrices.
SCIENCE
Heat and work, Temperature and Measurement specific
Heat, Transition of Substance fromone Aggregate state
to another, Evaporation Wavemotion , Electromagnetic
waves, Types of water, light, nature of light, sources of
light, reflection, refraction at a spherical surface, colours,
lasers, behavior of Gases, Automatic structure, Chemical
bonding energy changes in chemical Reaction, chemical
equation and calculations, chemical equilibrium, Metallurgy, compounds of iron, Aluminium, Copper.
The study of life, Biology and Human problems, Mechanism of Organic evaluation natural selection in action,
origin of species, organization of life, Man and environment conservation of natural resources. Human Health
and health hazards, Environmental studies.

SCHOOL IN FOCUS

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITES
NIMT SCHOOLS
ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015
WEEK 02

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

Session begins.

Inter-Class Notice board

Competition for Primary,
Middle, Secondary & Senior
Secondary
Inter School Essay (Secondary) & Paragraph Writing

Practical test for students of

IX to XII

Formative Assessment (FA1)

Inter School Drawing &

Painting Competition

Inter School Debate &

Group Discussion on "Reservation is boon or bane"

WEEK 01

WEEK 02

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

Inter School English Olympiad Competition

Health Checkup
Interschool Chess Competition

Staff Training
Dish Making Competition
Inter School Poetry Compe
tition
Couselling Session for
Parents

Summer Vaccations

Summer Vaccations

WEEK 01

WEEK 02

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

JULY

MAY

APRIL

WEEK 01

School reopens after summer vacations

Two Days Educational Leadeship Skill Session

AUG

WEEK 01
Formative Assessment 2
(FA2)

40 LAKSHYAMAG

Debate & Speech Competition on a) "Professional

Education in India Seeking
Change" (Secondary) b)
"Caste, Colour & Religion determines the Human Race"
(Middle) c) Mother is the
best Teacher or Vice Versa

20 JuLY - FOuNDATION
DAY CELEBRATIONS
All School Dance & Music
Festival

Inter School Cricket Tournament & Sports Day, Obstacle Race- Nur to Vth
Mehendi Competition

WEEK 02

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

Scholastic Aptitude Test

- Conducted By All India Association of Management &
Technical Institute (AIAMTI)
for Class IIIrd to XIIth

All School Drama Festival

First Aid Training, Competition on FIrst Aid Techniques

and First Aid Box Making

NOV OCT SEPT

SCHOOL IN FOCUS

WEEK 01

WEEK 02

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

Inter School Table Tennis &

Badminton Meet

Summative Assessment 1
(SA1)

Yoga & Gymnastics Week

All School Gardening & Plantation Drive

WEEK 02

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

All School Quiz Competition

Rangoli & Card Designing

Competition
Diwali Celbrations

Teacher's Orientation Programme

WEEK 01

WEEK 02

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

Elocution (Public Speaking)

& Presentation Competition
(Topics will be released two
weeks before the event)

Model United Nations Mock

Sessions

WEEK 01

WEEK 02

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

Inter School Science Exhibhition

Folk Dance Competition

Lakshya - School's Annual

Function

Winter Break

WEEK 01

WEEK 02

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

Winter Break

Art, Craft & Sculpture Exhibhition

WEEK 01

JAN DEC

All School Scout Camp

MAR FEB

WEEK 01
Practice Session for SA2

Inter School Model United

Nations

All School Gardening & Plantation Drive

WEEK 02

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

Interational Education
Awareness Seminar
Practice Session for SA2

Admission Counselling Sessions & School Exhibhition

Practice Session for SA2

Admission Counselling Sessions & School Exhibhition

Practice Session for SA2

WEEK 03

WEEK 04

Summative Assessment 2
(SA2)

Session Closes

WEEK 01

WEEK 02

Summative Assessment 2
(SA2)

Summative Assessment 2
(SA2)

The Endless Stories

A COLLECTION
OF POETRIES &
PROSES FROM
THE YOUNG
KIDS AT NIMT
SCHOOLS

LAKSHYAMAG 43

THE QUEEN OF HEARTS

Saurav Yadav V
Campus School
The queen of hearts
She made some tarts
All on a summer day;
The knave of hearts,
He stole thos tarts;
And with them ran away.
The king of Hearts
Called for the tarts,
And beat the Knave full sore,
The Knave of hearts
Brought back the tarts
And vowed hed steal no more

A DREAMY MILK MAID

STORY BY KHUSI PATEL

Once there was a milkmaid returning home with a pail of milk on her head.
She thought , I will make cream and butter out of his this milk. Then selling
them ,I will buy eggs. And when they hatch, I shall have a good poultry farm
.She further thought, I shall sell some of the Chickens and buy a fine dress.
Seeing it on my body , all the boys will admire me, but I will turn them away
Lost in day dreams she forget about the pail on her head. She tossed her head
with a jerk and the pail of milk came tumbling down. It was broken and all milk
got spilt .Dear o dear she cried I have lost my all.

INCREDIBLE AND
AMAZING FACTS
ABOUT INDIA
By Kahkasha Siddiqui -VIII
l The world s highest cricket ground is in
CHAIL,Himachal Pradesh.Built in 1893 after
leveling a hill top,this cricket pitch is2444
meters above sea level
l
India has the largest number of post
offices in the world
l
The indian railways is the largest employer in the world.It employs over million
people.
l
Untill 1896,India was the only source
of Diamond in the world.
l
The Baily Bridge is the highest bridge
in the world.It is located in the Ladakh
Valley between theVyas andsuru rivers in the Himalyan mountains .It was built
by the Indian Army in August1982.
l
The name India is derived from the
river INDUS the valley
around which early settlers lived.
l
Indus the valley
ody
around which earlyText
settlers lived.
with
l
The Place
Initial.value
system and the
Decimal
Tendi
pusystem were lincu
developed
ludein Indus in 100B.C
menatus,
l
The people
India
se of
terunte
have had a continuous
rferit, niu
civilization sinceven
5200
noc,B.C
,when the inhabitant
quem of
the Indus Riverfex
valley
desulesi
veloped an urban
culture
publint
base on commerce
and sustained
by agrierei culegil
issuncum.Borrum
culture trade. facesequae dolore vel ius nit
l
The foundation
of the
Modern
India
ped.Habit
anum,
menatres
navy was laid inaudam
the 17th
Century whenina
the
imussimmorum
East India Company
had established
a mareticavehem
nicaet peridemne
itime Force, thereby
graduating
o est Caste
preorud acchuid
in time to the si
establishment
the ignocula
Royal
publi con dit. of
Patus
Indian navy in 1934.
vivas omprimporis.
l
The National Flag of India was designed by Pingali venkayyaand , an Indian
Freedom Fighter,. The flag was adopted
in its present form during the meeting of
constitutional assembly held on the 22 July
1947 , a few days before Indias
Independence.

LAKSHYAMAG 44

THE ICE CREAM TOWN

One day I saw a dream, A town of Ice Cream

The rivers of milk and chocolate, And lots of strawberry cake
I dont know where I was But I found a castle there
I entered the castle, And met many friends.
Some were bear And some were dear

Kartik Maheshwari
Class-5A

Three were rats and four big cats.

Before I could complete my dream
My mother woke me up when clock told six
Alas it was just a dream! What a wonderful dream!

SCHOOL
IS
FUN
Anshika Rana

WHAT IS LIFE ?
Life is a song
Be Lata Mangeskar,
And sing it.
Life is a cricket Match
Be Sachin Tendulkar
And win it
Life is a stage
Be Amitabh Bachhan
And play the role
Life is a long road

Be Mahatma Gandhi
And reach the Goal
Life is a Comedy
Be Charlie Chaplin
And till it with pleasure
Life is a beautiful book
Be Kalidas and Write it
Suhail - VIII

Every day with the rise

Of the golden Sun
Going to school is
Oh such fun
Meeting friends
Nodding heads
Sharing secrets
To be told to none
Reading book,
Writing notes
Painting pictures and
Solving sums
Running around in
The lunchtime break
Playing games and
Shouting names ,
Home work noted,
Good-byes done
School is really
All time fun

LAKSHYAMAG 45

CATEGORY

A
PSALM
OF
LIFE

Twinkle Shishodia
Class-8

TELL me not, in mournful numbers,

Life is but an empty dream !
For the soul is dead that slumbers,
And things are not what they seem.
Life is real ! Life is earnest!
And the grave is not its goal ;
Dust thou art, to dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the soul.
Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,
Is our destined end or way ;
But to act, that each to-morrow
Find us farther than to-day.

THE
MONTHS
January brings the snow, Makes our feet and fingers glow
February brings the rain, Thaws the frozen lake again,
March brings breezes loud and shrill, Stirs the dancing daggodil.
April brings the roses sweet, Scatters daisies at our feet.
May brings flocks of pretty lamps, Skipping by their fleecy dams.
June brings lots of holidays, Time to tour and play.
Hot July,brings cooling showers, Apricots and lilly flowers.
August brings the sheaves of corn, Then the harvest home is borne
Warm September brings the fruit,Sportsmen then begin to shoot.
Then to gather nuts is pleasant,Fresh October brings the pheasant.
Dull November brings the blast,Then the leaves are whirling fast.
Chill December brings the sleet, Blazing fire, and Chirstmas treat.

46 LAKSHYAMAG

In the world's broad field of battle,

In the bivouac of Life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle !
Be a hero in the strife !
Trust no Future, howe'er pleasant !
Let the dead Past bury its dead !
Act, act in the living Present !
Heart within, and God o'erhead !
Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time ;

BE THE BEST
If you cant be a pine on the top of the
Hill
Be a swrb in the valley but be the best
little scrub by the side of the hill
Be a bush if you cant be a tree
We cant all be captains ,we will got to be
crew
Theres something for all of us here.
Ther s big work to do and theres lesser

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,

And our hearts, though stout and
brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.

to do,
And the task we must do is the
near
If you cant be a highway than just
be a tree,
If you cant be the Sun be a star,
It isnt in size that you win or you
fail
Be the best of whatever you are

Footprints, that perhaps another,

Sailing o'er life's solemn main,
A forlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again.
Let us, then, be up and doing,
With a heart for any fate ;
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait.

LAKSHYAMAG 46













  


 
 
 
  

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