Other notable performances included “Big Big Dreams,” a fancy dress and song presentation by Class A (Great Bears) led by Miss Nzanbeni, and a traditional showcase by the Nursery group “Milky Ways,” under Miss Mhasivinuo and Miss Jungshimenla. Class A students charmed the audience with a theatrical adaptation of The Three Little Pigs,directed by Miss Risemenla and Miss Lika, while the Nursery group “Angel Stars” entertained with the energetic “Banana Cha Cha” dance led by Miss Khane and Miss Takunaro.

The highlight of the event was the awards ceremony, which recognized various contributors.” The Teaching and Learning Awards” acknowledged the exceptional creativity and dedication of teachers in fostering an engaging learning environment:
1st Prize:Miss Kekhrienino (Precious Angels)
2nd Prize: Miss Jungshimenla (Milky Ways)
3rd Prize: Madam Tainla (Precious Pearls)

Additionally, Miss Khane was honored for 100% attendance. Long-term service awards were presented to Sister Ajok (Support Staff) and teachers Miss Nzanbeni Ngullie, Miss Lika Zhimo, and Madam Rebika Sharma for their remarkable 10 years of service, and to Miss Takunaro for her 5 years of dedication. The recipients received cash prizes along with certificates.

The performances continued with “The Very Busy Spider” by Nursery students, directed by Miss Khane and her team, and an illusion dance by Class A students under Madam Rebecca and Miss Arenla. The event concluded with a medley by Class A (Blue Dolphins) led by Miss Roselyn and Madam Hukali, followed by a benediction by Pastor Vikugha G. Zhimo.

The Annual Day reflected the dedication and enthusiasm of students and teachers alike, celebrating creativity, teamwork, and the joy of learning.

Report by Miss Nzanbeni Ngullie

A total of 130 students, accompanied by 12 teachers and 6 sisters, traveled to the zoo on three buses. The students enjoyed the ride, eagerly chattering, laughing and singing together, excitedly anticipating the wildlife adventures ahead. As they traveled, their eyes widened with excitement, upon catching sight of the rail track glinting in the sunlight on their way. Upon arrival, the students posed for a memorable class-wise photo session before venturing into the zoo’s gate.

The students observed a diverse range of animals and their feeding habits. The zoo was well-maintained, with clean enclosures and adequate signage providing information about each species helped to understand their unique characteristics. ⁠Highlights included the powerful physique tiger, quilled porcupines, agility fox, playful monkeys, and colorful birds.

They gained insight into the importance of conservation and wildlife preservation, developed their observation and critical thinking skills by analyzing the animals’ behavior and habitats.

The zoo visit was an enriching experience, providing a unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn about the fascinating world of animals, enhancing their general knowledge. The dedication of the zoo staff in ensuring animal welfare and providing engaging exhibits is truly appreciated.

Report by Miss Imlikala

One visit to the zoo is enough to make you fall in love with nature and it’s beauty. You learn so much about Mother Nature, the animals and birds that live in that habitat. There is always something new to learn about the animal kingdom.

There were separate enclosures for birds, animals and reptiles. They were excited to watch the various kinds of birds and animals and have learnt many interesting features of these animals.

It was an enriching and educative experience for children. They had a great time with their friends and returned with pleasant memories to share with family and friends.

Report by Miss Eunice Chen

Before entering the zoo, we had a class-wise group photo session. Upon entry, the first sight was a beautiful, well-maintained garden brimming with greenery. The zoo features separate, well-protected enclosures for different animals. The students’ first encounter was with monkeys. There were distinct enclosures for birds, animals, and reptiles. The children were particularly amazed by a large, very old tortoise. They also observed a variety of birds, including parrots, eagles, vultures, hornbills, pigeons, and emus. The zoo also showcased wild animals such as leopards, bears, jackals, wild dogs, deer, and porcupines.

After thoroughly exploring the zoo, the group gathered for lunch. The primary objective of this visit was to provide children with an opportunity to see different animals in a setting that reflects their natural environments. This experience aimed to cultivate an understanding that animals, as living beings, have specific needs to survive, fostering compassion and empathy toward them. The educational trip helped the children learn about the diverse animals that exist in the world around them. Additionally, the visit served as an educational platform for students to enhance their knowledge of animal species’ diversity, broadening their general awareness and understanding.

Report by Madam Preety

The event started with an invocation prayer by Miss Yangersangla. The timekeeper was Madam Rebika Sharma, Miss Rukhsar Begum managed the powerpoint and Miss Imlikala Longchar was the scorekeeper. Madam Tainla and Miss Eunice Chen were the hosts.

The competition started with the host highlighting the importance of maths by stating that “numeracy skills help in improving attention span, concentration levels, decision making abilities, critical thinking and effective communication skills thereby maximising a child’s potential.”

The competition was represented by 5 teams of 4 participants each from all the 5 sections of class B. The competition had 8 rounds plus 2 audience rounds. Out of the 8 rounds, 2 rounds were activity based rounds namely, number frames round where the students had to match 3 pairs of numbers totalling 10 and directions round where one student representing their team was tasked to draw the directions in a square lines sheet according to the instructions. In both rounds, the student who completed the task first correctly won the rounds. Polaris got the edge over the other teams by winning the number frames round while Smart Earthlings won the directions round.

The rapid fire round, which was the final round, was well contested by all the teams. One participant from each team had to answer addition, doubles and halves equations within 30 seconds. Precious Pearls could correctly answer a maximum of 15 questions followed by Polaris with 14.

The highlight of the competition were the 2 audience rounds where students scrambled to answer questions. Their enthusiasm, confidence and effort to answer earned them special gifts of their choice out of the many.

After showcasing their mental prowess and potential in all the rounds, the first place was deservedly bagged by Polaris followed by Precious Pearls in second place and Heavenly Waters in third place. Our Director, Sir Ketoulhou Sekhose gave away the certificates and prizes to the 3 winning classes as well as certificates to the other 2 classes followed by a photoshoot of each of the 5 classes along with their parents, class teacher and our Director.

Madam Emilo delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks by expressing gratitude to everyone who made the competition an engaging and grand event. Miss Menangmenla closed the event with a benediction prayer.

Report by Miss Menangmenla

On 2nd September, Star Kids organized a lively and engaging poem competition for its kindergarteners. The event was designed to boost their confidence and enhance their speaking abilities through the art of poetry. The excitement of the young participants was evident as they eagerly awaited their turn to step onto the stage and share their chosen poems.

The children presented a variety of poems, showcasing creativity and effort. They were judged based on the following criteria:

Clarity and pronunciation
Confidence and stage presence
Expression and emotions conveyed
Memorization of the poem

A panel of two teachers served as judges, evaluating each performance while considering the young age of the participants. The competition featured delightful performances, with each child giving their best effort. Beyond memorization and public speaking skills, the event instilled a love for poetry and expression through rhythm and language.

The competition concluded with an award ceremony, where certificates were presented to the top three performers who excelled in clarity, expression, and confidence. Overall, the event was a wonderful experience, inspiring children to embrace the joy of poetry and perform with pride.

Report by Miss Rukshar

     The competition showcased the students extensive understanding of Mathematics and their ability to solve and tackle each question in a jiff. The participants exhibited tremendous potential as they keenly heard the questions and answered with great eagerness.

    Miss Lhingneichin Roselyn and Miss Risemenla Longchari were the quiz masters and the event was graced by the presence of  Honourable Chairman Madam Nini Sekhose, Director Sir Vihutuo Sekhose, Principal Madam Christina Neikhrienuo, Administrator Sir Ketoulhou Sekhose and parents of the participants.

   The event started with an invocation by Miss Nzanbeni Ngullie. The time keepers were Miss Sentijungla Imchen and Miss Menguzonuo, Miss Rukhsar Begum and Miss Imlikala Imchen were the Score keeper and Power point In-charge.

    The competition featured six teams representing the six sections of Class A. It comprised of nine rounds covering various topics as well as practical demonstration on various topics of Mathematics. After a thrilling worksheet round at the end, Little Dippers emerged as the winner securing the 1st position. Twinkling Stars gave a tough competition and bagged the 2nd position and Great Bear came in 3rd position. Administrator Sir Ketoulhou Sekhose gave away the prizes and certificates to the teams.

    The students took a lot of interest during the audience rounds and participated with zeal and vigour. The competition concluded with a benediction prayer by Miss Menangmenla Alingri. Everyone enjoyed being a part of this intriguing event.

Report by Miss Risemenla Longchari

Participants

2D Shapes Round

Audience Round

Patterns Round

Ordinal Numbers Round

The main goal of this event was to introduce the kids to the concept of applying their knowledge of numbers and basic mathematics in a real-life scenario while having a blast!

The kids from each Class were divided into 4 groups where they set up their own shops displaying a variety of healthy food items, fruits and crafts specially handmade by the kids themselves just for this exclusive event. The students were assigned the role of Shopkeeper, Assistant Shopkeeper, Recorder, Cashier and Bag Seller. All the participants showed up in their colorful aprons, hats and stickers according to matching themes of their respective stalls and duties.

The shopkeepers gave a detailed explanation of each item in their stalls and with their persuasive skills, did very well in convincing customers and visitors to grab lots of goodies from their shop. Another fun part of the shopkeepers’ duty was the counting of money from the sales and handing the changes back to the customers. This was done by applying simple addition, subtraction, multiple and division just as we see in a regular grocery store.

The recorders kept every detail of the items sold by noting them down in tally sheets while also maintaining accuracy so that the numbers tally with the products. They did their work very diligently so as to avoid any errors.

Special mention to the fruit sellers who did a commendable job in operating the weighing scale. Here they were required to weigh fruits according to the customer’s needs, and not by definite units like 1 kg , 2 kgs etc but everything in between, in the form of fractions. The use of mathematics here was really impressive. Such a joy to watch little kids being so innovative.

To sum it up, one would say this year’s supermarket was one of the best, if not the best so far because we got to witness so many new and exciting items which were on-the-spot for the very first time like Pancakes and Popcorn which was a huge hit among the customers.

Everyone played their roles and duties superbly. The event also received warm feedback and appreciation from visitors, both young and old who enjoyed every bit of it. Looking forward to a much bigger and better Supermarket next year.

Fruit Basket Team

Pancake Corner

Let’s roll to tooti frooti shop

On June 3, 2024, our school held a talent show aimed at uplifting students, encouraging their growth, and enhancing their skills. The event provided a great experience for the little ones, showcasing their talents in a supportive environment. It boosted self-confidence as children performed in front of an audience, giving them a sense of achievement and helping them overcome stage fright. It encouraged creativity by providing a platform for little ones to express their unique abilities, whether through singing, dancing, acting, or other skills. Social skills were developed through interactions with peers, teachers, and the audience, fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Participants from each class came well-prepared, contributing to a healthy and spirited competition. Winners were selected from each section, taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, and were awarded certificates in recognition of their outstanding performances. The winners were judged based on skill level, creativity and originality, presentation and stage presence, preparation and effort, and audience impact.

Overall, the talent show was a resounding success, fostering creativity and confidence among all participants.

Class B Precious Pearls

1st: Kemery E Ezung

2nd: Yachumaro Ezung

3rd : Chipiu Chishi

Class B Heavenly Waters

1st: Kilangsungla Chungmir

2nd: Elonbeni Kikon

3rd : Abigail L Mozhui

Class B Polaris

1st Nuvika Yepthomi

2nd Rishika Dubey

3rd Likucho Aye

Class B Shining Pluto

1st- Alovi Yimchunger

2nd- Siyah Sangtam

3rd- Liphulu Hesso

Class B Smart Earthlings

1st- Jeslyn Murry

2nd- Iloholi Achumi

3rd- Lillian Tsopoe

Class A Twinkling Stars

1st – Aadine Dinamani Pukharambam

2nd – Griksmai Napen

3rd – Haisui Rangkau

Class A Great Bears

1st – Liviu S Chophy

2nd- Saanvi Sunar

3rd- Sihli Mongzar

Class A Birds of Paradise

1st- Grace Tsanglao

2nd- Rinchen Lama

3rd- Yongyamen

Class A Little Dippers

1st – Danni Devi

2nd – Akum Toshi Lemtur

3rd – Thungron Juan Humtsoe

Class A Blue Dolphin

1st Position- Elina B Swu

2nd Position- Liniuke A. Achumi

3rd Position- Chonbeni Murry

Class A Shooting Stars

1st- Nayuma Rai

2nd- Liza Mozhui

3rd- Samlamngaule Lungalang

Nursery Tiny Twinkles

1st- Livia Ngeamnon

2nd- Litiya Changkiri

3rd- Wanpon Konyak

Nursery Angel stars

1st- Molongnenla

2nd- Benbinlo Keppen

3rd- Kaishe kiho

Nursery Precious Angels

1st –  Johzen Langthasa

2nd – Awan Konyak

3rd – Tiasen Imchen

 Nursery Milky Ways

1st- Sofia Patton

2nd- Liza Zoey C Zhimomi

3rd- Mhayanti Tsopoe

Compiled by Miss Nzanbeni Ngullie.

There were three winners- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd chosen from each class i.e. from Nursery to Class B. The winners were awarded with theirdrawings specially framed and designed by the school. The winners from different classes are listed below:

Class B

Precious Pearls

1^st Position- Kemery E Ezung

2^nd Position-Moanola

3^rd Position-Noah Swu

Heavenly Waters

1^st Position- Ikuku T. Chishi

2^nd Position- Shikyin Konyak

3^rd Position- TaochirenOzukum

Polaris

1^st Position- AnatoH Katty

2^nd Position- Benroni Murry

3^rd Position- NiloviChishi

Shining Pluto

1^st Position- Liphulu Hesso

2^nd Position- AloviYimchunger

3^rd Position- Olem Konyak

Smart Earthlings

1^st Position- Lillian Tsopoe

2^nd Position- Pongmak Y Shungtahu

3^rd Position- TayemuThuu

Class A

Twinkling  Stars

1^st Position- Etisung

2^nd Position- Liusu T Kiho

3^rd Position- Yowe H Konyak

Little Dippers

1^st Position- Tiaben Walling

2^nd Position- Kianzani T Odyuo

3^rd Position- Akum Toshi Lemtur

Great Bears

1^st Position- RasihSangtam

2^nd Position- Keyu Achumi

3^rd Position- Saanvi Sunar

Blue Dolphin

1^st Position- Reuben Shitiri

2^nd Position- WanyemWalim

3^rd Position-Ilono V Jimomi

Birds of Paradise

1^st Position- Huka Asumi

2^nd Position- Azalea Jamir

3^rd Position- VioniChishi

Shooting Stars

1^st Position- Ekieloing Savio Heraang

2^nd Position- Liza Mozhui

3^rd Position- Iloili A Zhimomi

Nursery

Milky Ways

1^st Position- MhayantiTsopoe

2^nd Position- Liza Zoey C Zhimomi

3^rd Position- Tope H Sumi

Tiny Twinkles

1^st Position- Livia Ngeamnon

2^nd Position- Sentikum Jamir

3^rd Position- Ayaansh Biswas

Precious Angels

1^st Position- TiasenImchen

2^nd Position- Sophia Chaonai

3^rd Position- Aarav Kumar

Angel  Stars

1^st Position- Niuvi Doreen Aye

2^nd Position- Benbinlo Keppen

3^rd Position- C MhabemoNgullie

Compiled By Miss Lhingneichin Roselyn