TENDER NOTICE

Sealed Item Rate Tenders are invited by our clients “M/s. VIDYA PRASARAK MANDAL, DAHISAR” (hereinafter referred as Owner) from building contractors of repute for the construction of ‘PROPOSED SCHOOL BUILDING’ on plot bearing C.T.S. No. 1209,1210,1212,1213,1214 & 1296-E of village Dahisar, situated at Chhatrapati Shivaji Road, Dahisar (East), Mumbai–68.

The Work involves execution of Ground + three floors CIVIL WORKS i.e. for area about 45,000sqft & incidental Plumbing & Electrical Installation Works. Tentative date for the commencement of work is 15^th February 2008 & Completion period is Twelve months (inclusive of monsoon)

The ‘Earnest Money Deposit’ payable is Rs.3,00,000/- (Rs. Three Lakhs only) by Pay Order payable at Mumbai & drawn in the favour of “VIDYA PRASARAK MANDAL,DAHISAR”.

Tender documents can be had from office of the undersigned i.e. Architect’s office (on written request on letterhead) & with payment of Tender fees Rs.3000/- in cash (Non-Refundable) during 11.00am to 6.00pm on any day (Except Sunday) from 28/01/2008 to 1/02/2008. Written Queries for the tender, if any; shall be received at the office of architect on or before 6.00p.m.04/02/2008. Answers to queries will be dispatched to all the tenderer thro’ courier latest by 05/02/2008.

Tenders are to be submitted on 08/02/2008 between 11.00am & 6.00p.m. at the ‘Existing School’s office on the Site under reference. Tenders shall be opened on the same day at the same Venue (i.e. School’s office) at 6.30p.m. Hence, Offers received late will not be considered. The contractors may remain present, if they so desire.

The structural drawings are available for inspection / study in the office of the undersigned (i.e. Architect) during the above stipulated hours. Tenders submitted without pay-order for Earnest Money Deposit will be rejected. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any tender without assigning any reason whatsoever.

Sd/-

(Ar. Vijay V. Phulkar)

M/s PHULKAR-KANGUTKAR

ARCHITECTS,

47-C, Fernandes Wadi,

D. L. Vaidya Rd,

Dadar(W), Mumbai - 28

Ph ¨2430 54 66 / 65 86

DISCIPLINE

Over the years, I have realized what discipline is by understanding what it is not. The frenzied scrambling for vada pavs that we see near the canteen is not an illustration of discipline. Nor is the constant talking on the cell phone during a concert or any public address. The ruthless fights to get a place in the local trains definitely cannot pass off as instances of discipline.

So, you may ask, what is discipline? Well, discipline, as a concept is not difficult to understand. Discipline is all about a controlled and coordinated way of doing things.

To not talk in the class while all the other children are talking, to not jump the line at the ticket counter, even if everyone does so, to not throw garbage on the road but patiently look around for a dustbin, are some of the simplest deeds that in reality demonstrate great discipline. A disciplined man generally embodies great virtues and is considered as a reliable human being. A disciplined way of behaviour, disciplined way of working and a disciplined way of thinking, all constitute a disciplined way of living.

So, how is discipline to be brought into the life of every person? Most evidences suggest that such a quality can be acquired only through realization and by exercising control. Enforcement of discipline is not advisable. As Marie Montessori, a famous Italian lady said, “Discipline must come through liberty. We do not consider an individual disciplined when he has been rendered as artificially silent as a mule and as immovable as a paralytic. He is an individual annihilated, not disciplined.”

Today, we are seeing a gradual lessening of discipline in our country. In our veins flows the blood of our ancestors who practiced extraordinary control during their penances. If we acquire even a fraction of that discipline, then the course of our nation could change drastically.

According to me the reason why we see a general slackening of discipline is because it is no longer considered a worthy quality today. Qualities like enterprise, shrewdness and resourcefulness are given much more importance. Discipline comes nowhere into the picture. Now, it is time we realize that discipline is one of pillars that this world rests upon. To strengthen it or let it crumble: The choice is ours.

Sukanya Honkote Std. X

JUST WALK ON

JUST WALK ON

When the road is narrow and tough
Tortuous and exceedingly long
Just grit your teeth
Just walk on.

Doubts arise, confusion confounds
Your vision blurs--- unclear, undifined
Rein in your thoughts
Just walk on.

Steps falter, determination wavers

Innumerable obstacles spring up

Just clench your teeth

Just walk on

Look for that illusive blinding light

Far in the mist, Deep in the wild,

Marshal your strength

Just walk on.

A sudden glare, exceedingly sweet

Unexpected, gentle, benign,

A slow awakening, sudden realisation

Sublime, blissful, infinitely divine,

Once attained, once satiated

Thirsty anew, the wandering gaze

New goal searches, new realms dreams,

Just walk on Just walk on.

-Jyoti Honkote (English Primary Section)

अभ्यासिका

विद्या प्रसारक मंडळ ग्रंथालय व संगणक अभ्यासिका

वार्षिक अहवाल 2006-07

दूरध्वनी क्र. 65205520

रोटरी क्लब, दहिसर, श्री व सौ. शंतनू दंड - युएसए आणि रोटरी इंटरनॅशनल ह्यांच्या आर्थिक सहकार्यातून दि.14 नोव्हेंबर 2002 रोजी विद्या मंदिर ग्रंथालय आणि अभ्यासिकेची सुरुवात झाली. पहिल्या महिन्यात सभासदसंख्या 22 होती.

विद्यार्थ्यांना आणि शिक्षकांना अभ्यासक्रमासाठी पूरक संदर्भसाहित्य मिळावे, संगणकाचे अद्ययावत्‌ ज्ञान मिळावे, वाचनाची आवड असलेल्या कोणाही व्यक्तीला वाचनाचा आनंद घेता यावा, शालेय तसेच इतर विद्यार्थ्यांची अभ्यासाची सोय व्हावी असा हेतू विद्या प्रसारक मंडळाच्या ह्या ग्रंथालयाचा व संगणक अभ्यासिकेमागे आहे.

1. ग्रंथालयाची वेळ :- ग्रंथालय सकाळी 7.00 ते संध्याकाळी 7.00 या कालावधीत चालू असते.

2. ग्रंथालय संपदा :- ग्रंथालयात शैक्षणिक , मनोरंजन, माहितीपर इत्यादी विविध प्रकारचे वाचनसाहित्य उपलब्ध आहे.

3. सभासदांना देण्यात येणाऱ्या सुविधा :- एका वेळी 1 पुस्तक ( परत करण्याची मुदत 1 महिन्यापर्यंत) , 1 मासिक ( परत करण्याची मुदत 15 दिवसापर्यंत ) किंवा 1 सी. डी. ( परत करण्याची मुदत 5 दिवसांपर्यत ) घरी नेता येते.

4. आकडेवारी : - सभासद संख्या - 865

पुस्तके - सुमारे 8500

मासिके - 37

सी.डी. - 387

5. ग्रंथालय समिती :-

अध्यक्ष - श्री. महादेव अ. तायशेटे

कार्यवाह - श्री. प्रविण पुरळकर (ग्रंथपाल)

सदस्य - श्रीमती राजश्री गोसावी

- श्रीमती अजिता गाडगीळ

- श्री. प्रसाद कुळकर्णी

- श्रीमती मधुरा जठार

6. ग्रंथालयाद्वारे संपन्न होणारे उपक्रम :-

अ) शैक्षणिक : - अभ्यासक्रमाचा भाग म्हणून शिक्षकांना व विद्यार्थ्यांना विविध माहिती उपलब्ध करून दिली जाते. यासाठी ग्रंथालयातील संदर्भग्रंथ, कात्रणे, इत्यादींच्या माध्यमातून ही माहिती पुरविली जाते. शालेय व बहि:शाल परीक्षांच्या मागील वर्षातील प्रश्नपत्रिकांच्या झेरॉक्स प्रती विद्यार्थ्यांना दिल्या जातात.

ब) इतर :

1) विनामूल्य वाचनालय :-मे महिना व दिवाळीची सुट्टी या कालावधीत वाचकांना ग्रंथालयामध्ये बसून वाचनाचा आनंद विनामूल्य घेता येतो.

2) अल्पमुदत सभासदत्व :- विविध विद्यापीठीय व व्यावसायिक परीक्षांना प्रविष्ट होण्याऱ्या विद्यार्थ्यांसाठी अल्पमुदत सभासदत्वाद्वारे अभ्यासिकेची सोय करण्यात आली आहे.

3) दिवाळी अंक :- विविध विषयांवरील दिवाळी अंक वाचकांना उपलब्ध व्हावेत याहेतूने ही योजना गेली तीन वर्षे राबविण्यात येत आहे.

4) अग्रहक्क योजना :- ग्रंथालयात नवीन नोंद होणारी पुस्तके अग्रहक्क विभागात ठेवून ती वाचकाच्या अग्रहक्क क्रमाने वाचकांना उपलब्ध करून दिली जातात. ह्या योजनेसाठी तसेच आपल्याकडील पुस्तकांची मुदत वाढविण्यासाठी सभासद दूरध्वनीचा वापरही करू शकतात.

Aptitude Test and Counseling

Arranged by: Quality Development VPM’s Vidya Mandir

Organized by: Maharashtra Vyavasaya Margdarshan Kendra Dadar.

Arranged for: Std X

No of students

appeared for test: 90

Fees: Rs.200/ each [collected from the students]

Venue: VPM’S Vidya Mandir.

Teachers involved: Class teachers of Std X. Mrs Nusrat Chougle & Mrs Valanjoo.

Date of Appt. Test: 26^th Aug, 2007.

Date of Counseling: 30^th Sep & 7^th Oct.

Aptitude Test for the students of Std X was arranged on 26^th Aug,07 from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00p.m. Mrs. Nusrat Chougle was present throughout with the students. Mr. R Joshi & Mr. Tilu were present till 1.00 p.m. Aptitude Test started late around 10.45 p.m as organizer was late. The test papers brought were not sufficient. Watchman was sent thrice for Xerox. Except this the test went on very well.

Counseling of the students was held on 30^th Sept. and 7^th Oct along with their parents. Three counselors were present both the days. Each student was counseled for a minimum of half an hour by the counselors. Results of the test were given to the parents. Mrs. Valanjoo & Mrs. Save were present on 30^th Sept and Mrs. Chougle on 7^th Sept. Mrs. Sonal Tharval also visited the counseling program to ensure smooth functioning.

Feedback from the parents was taken. They are satisfied and thanked the school authorities for arranging this program at the school.

Posted by :- Mrs. Nusrat Chougle

Winding Up Water

Lifting water out of a river or a well takes a long time especially if you have only one bucket! Thousands of years ago water had to be raised from river Nile in Egypt to help irrigate or water the crops. The ancient Egyptians had to work very hard.

This problem was solved by a brilliant inventor Archimedes who was born in 287B.C at Syracuse near Italy. He thought of a way to make lifting water easier.

So, he designed a simple device like screw that could lift water easier. It is long cylindrical device fitted with a spiral screw. This screw lifts water. Many present day equipment work on such a principle. Using a similar arrangement grains can be shifted from one place to another. It can be called screw driven arrangement. Archimedes was the first to use such a principle.

- Mitali A. Chavan. 8^th B

भावना

बाहेरुन येते, बघून घेते

जीवन आतून घेऊन जाते

मनात दडपून हृदयात जाते

वाईट चांगल्या वेळी साथ देते

ज्याला हे समजते

त्यालाच भावना असते ।।1।।

हसवून, रडवून शोकिन करते

ज्याला रडवते त्याची साथ धरते

ज्याला हसवते त्याची वाट धरते

ज्याला हे कळते

त्यालाच भावना असते. ।।2।।

ज्याचे मन कठोर असते

भावना त्याची निष्ठूर असते

मृदू भावना ज्याची आहे छाया

त्या भावनेवर आहे माझी माया ।।3।।

कु. अक्षय हिरे. 9/ड मराठी