Illustrious event, illustrious guest!

( By Jyoti Honkote)

Special occasions come and go, but not without leaving behind special memories. 26^th January always has been

a well planned and well executed event in our school. This being the Golden Jubilee year, expectations were naturally running high. An eminent personality in the form of Shri V. Vaidyanathan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He is the Vice President and Managing Director of Future Capital Holdings.

The programme started with Flag Hoisting Ceremony. The entire school paid homage to the Tricolour. This was followed by a spectacular parade with the Chief Guest acknowledging the Salute of Honour.

Shri. J. S. Salunkhe, President VPM, welcomed the guest with flowers and a memento. 

Shri. Vasuki Haranhalli, Member of VPM governing Council, introduced the guest to the gathering.  The highlights of his bio data: 

Shri V Vaidyanathan is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Future Capital Holdings, which is a renowned and large listed company as a leading provider of financial services across consumer and wholesale businesses.

· Before joining Future Capital, he was the Managing Director and CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Compan y Limited.

· Earlier, he was an Executive Director on the Boa rd of ICICI Bank.

· He has also has been the Chairman of ICICI Home Finance Co. Ltd.

· He has served on the Board of ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company.

· At ICICI Bank he set up the bank’s Retail Banking Business since its inception in 2000 and managed it till 2009.

· He also  built the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) business and Rural Banking Business for the ICICI bank. His contribution includes

• Building 1400 Retail branches in 800 cities,
• a large Deposit base,
• a loan book of USD 30 billion in Mortgages, Auto and Consumer loans, Private Banking,
• 2.5 Crore customers, and
• a team of 26000 employees.

· Needless to say, he has been a major contributor in taking ICICI Bank to market leadership. The Retail banking Business was a key driver to help transition of ICICI from a Domestic Financial Institution to a Commercial Bank.

· His contribution won many domestic and international awards, which include,

o Best Retail bank in Asia 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005 from the Asian Banker

o “Excellence in Retail Banking Award” 2002,

o “Most Innovative Bank” 2007, and

o Nomination for “Retail Banker of the Year” by European Financial Management & Marketing Association (EFMA), Europe for 2008.

· He is an alumnus of Birla Institute of Technology and Harvard Business School, where he was the youngest person in his batch to acquire advanced management qualifications.

“In present times, when even the strategic strength of a nation gets determined by the level of its economic activity, Shri Vaidyanathan easily emerges as a befitting role model for us Indians to emulate, while we celebrate the 63rd Republic Day of India.” said Shri. Vasuki.

Revealing yet another facet of the young achiever, Shri Vasuki observed, “For a school, which produces the best athletes at the state and at the national level, knowing more about their chief guest this morning, is truly going to be an aha! experience. That is because, besides his phenomenal career achievements, he is also an avid athlete himself. Till date he has run 14 marathons out of which 7 marathons were of full 42 kilometres each. No wonder that he has his - no- excuse- daily ration of running and workouts.” 

The tiny tots of Balodyan sang a Hindi Patriotic song in their sweet voices. In her speech  Ms. Durvakshi Nare of Std. X spoke with pride about the strides that India had made in the recent past. Students of Marathi Secondary performed the ‘Lezim’ dance and also Aerobics. Both were meticulously executed. The little ones of English Primary, using decorated sticks as props, presented a commendable P.T. Display. It is believed that Pyramids serve to concentrate and direct the energy of the Sun and the Marathi Primary students did just that in their performance. A fusion of ‘Taal,’ ‘Lezim’ and five dances accompanied with a live orchestra was the speciality of the next item. Nearly a hundred students of the English and Marathi Secondary participated in this novel performance.

Shri Vaidyanathan did the honour of inaugurating the School Souvenir and the magazines prepared by the Secondary students

Shri Vaidyanathan, in his speech, was able to capture and hold the interest of the audience very easily. He had a message for every group.  He told the youngest members to play, enjoy and go ahead with enthusiasm.

To the teachers and parents, he expressed his gratitude and deep respect. The children from 10 onwards were told to strengthen  their foundations. He extolled the youth to remember that Hard work, Concentration and Purpose would ensure that nothing in life is difficult.  He quoted several inspiring lines from popular movies

and said that our journey was not complete unless success is reached and that there was much to do in the years to come as our competition was not with ourselves but with the entire world. 

  The programme culminated with a short Prize distribution ceremony wherein several outstanding achievers, who had excelled in various sports events at the district, state and national level were given awards. This occasion will surely be remembered in the years to come. 

The programmed was successfully co-ordinated by Ms. Nandita Churi, of English Primary Section.

The stress of preparation seems nothing when we are enjoying the show. All the effort that went past seems worthwhile. 

Prize Distribution Ceremony 2011

This year’s Prize Distribution Ceremony was certainly ‘special’ for Vidya Prasarak Mandal community. We are in our Golden Jubilee year and our very own past student (1982 batch), Mr. Suhas G. Naik, C. O. O., IL&FS Ltd. presided over the function:

Suhas’s wife Mrs. Swati Naik and his mother Mrs. Radhika Naik honoured our invitation and also graced the occasion.

It was a nostalgic moment for Suhas and his teachers alike. Many of his batch-mates also attended the function and this made the reunion truly memorable.

In his speech, Suhas praised the talented students for their performances and briefly highlighted the opportunities for the Indian Student, post liberalization. He entreated the talented students of Vidya Mandir to make most of this atmosphere which is conducive to success and personal growth. He was confident that an ex-VM student would be apt to take on the challenge.

On this occasion, Shri Suhas Naik promised to do his best and to play an active role in the development of the school.

It was a matter of pride for the students to receive their prizes from such a distinguished guest who had just helped inspire confidence and hope in their minds.

Needless to say that such moments assure and encourage us in our work and the thought that a good many of our past students have excelled in their careers, is really a comforting and fulfilling one.

Thank you Suhas, for your valuable time and contribution!

- P. V. Thakare

Secretary

हार्दिक अभिनंदन!

बृह्नमुंबई महानगर पालिका (खाजगी शाळा) शिक्षण विभागातर्फे घेण्यात आलेल्या ‘मनाचे श्लोक’ पाठांतर स्पर्धेत दहिसर ते मालाड विभागातून आपल्या शाळेच्या इ. 2 री च्या विद्यार्थ्यांच्या गटाने प्रथम क्रमांक मिळवला आहे.

स्पर्धा दिनांक - 5/1/2012

स्पर्धा स्थळ - बृ.मुं.म.न.पा बजाज शाळा, कांदिवली (प.)

सहभागी विद्यार्थी

1. कु. मृणालिनी मुकुंद कुलकर्णी - 2 /ब

2. कु. साहिल संजय केणी - 2 /अ

3. कु. ऋतुजा नागेश तरंगे - 2 /ब

4. कु. यश महेश सावंत - 2 /ब

5. कु. कोटिज्या जनमेजय नेमाडे - 2 /अ

तसे च शिक्षकांसाठी झालेल्या पाठांतर स्पर्धेत श्रीम. नैनिता शैलेश तावडे यांनीही प्रथम क्रमांक मिळवला आहे.

Congratulations!

The awards the students of a school bag in the Interschool Competitions are indicative of the quality of education in that particular school.

Education Department of BMC, R - ward have conducted a series of competitions till date. We are happy that some of our English Primary students have made us proud. 

Ms. Pradnya  V. Polaji - Std IV - Rakhee-Making Competition - First Prize

 

 

Ms. Vaishnavi V. Barve - Std IV Fancy Dress Competition - Second Prize

 

 

Ms. Simran Desai - Std I – Story telling

Consolation Prize

 

 

 

 

Hearty Congratulations to the winners.

- Posted by Nandita Churi

VPM’S VIDYA MANDIR ENGLISH PRIMARY SECTION: A Report

 

21st Oct. 11- Diwali celebrations – Sweets were distributed among students.

22^nd Oct., 11 – A Craft workshop for all primary teachers was organised in the school. It was conducted by Mrs. Kalpita Vartak, our Balodyan teacher. She showed different ways of using waste materials in an artistic manner to make beautiful articles.

All teachers actively participated in the activities and enjoyed the Craft and Art workshop.

24^th Oct., to 10^th Nov.,11- Diwali Vacation - During Diwali vacation our teachers, Mrs. Churi, Mrs. Honkote and Mrs. Hede conducted classes for scholarship students of Std IV from 3^rd Nov., to 12^th Nov.

11^th Nov., 11- After 20 days of relaxing Diwali holidays, the school reopened on 11^th Nov.11. A message given on account of ‘Shikshan Din’ by our honorable Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was read out on the microphone by a secondary student. As this day is the birthday of our first education minister Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, hereafter it will be celebrated as ‘Education Day'.

14^th Nov., 11- Children’s Day was celebrated with joy, excitement and happiness. Mrs. Hede narrated the stories as well as the importance of the day. Cakes were distributed among students. Children were very happy.

14^th Nov., & 15^th Nov., 11- Our H.M, Mrs. Rodrigues, attended a meeting conducted by BMC at SVP High School, Kandivli and St. Francis D’Assisi, Borivali respectively to discuss the schedule of upcoming competitions.

17^th Nov., 11- ‘R/N Ward Fancy Dress competition’ was conducted at St. Louis High School. Ms. Vaishnavi Barve from Std IV/A participated in this competition and bagged the 2^nd prize. She was dressed as King Alexander. She was accompanied by Mrs. Churi.

21^st to 24^th Nov.11- Sports is an integral part of education to inculcate values of team work and competitive spirit in the children. They learn the qualities of co-operation, tolerance, discipline, justice, fair-play and obedience.

‘The Annual Sports Meet’ was held for Std I to IV on our school ground. Various events like hopping, book- balancing, running, potato-race etc. were taken. Children participated actively and enjoyed the Sports Day.

25^th Nov. 11- ‘R/N Ward Story- Telling Competition’ was conducted in our school. Marathi & English primary teachers & HM’s & non- teaching staff worked whole heartedly to make this event a grand success. 36 schools from R/N ward participated in this competition. Ms. Simran Desai from Std I participated in this competition and bagged the 4^th prize. This competition was graced by the presence of AO., BO. & also HMs of various schools.

26^th Nov.11- The management conducted a meeting of teachers and H.Ms of all section’s & mediums. This meeting was regarding the activities to be conducted in the II term of the school. Topics such as students' discipline, parent’s expectation from teachers, code of conduct for teachers were discussed. HM’s of all sections & mediums presented their II term planning.

27^th Nov. 11- NELTAS English Competitive exam was conducted in our school.

29^th Nov. 11- The most exciting event in the school is the picnic. This year, the children from Std I to IV were taken for the Annual Picnic to Green Hill Resort, Vasai. …….students were accompanied by 11 teachers & 10 sub staff members. Children had a great time in the water park. Children enjoyed delicious breakfast, lunch and snacks. After lunch, a magic show was arranged for all.

1^st Nov. 11 onwards – The preparations for the annual gathering are in full swing.

Results of Inter-School Competition .

1) R/N Ward’s Fancy Dress Competition Ms. Vaishnavi Barve (Std IV) bagged the second prize.

2) R/N Ward’s Story–Telling Competition Ms. Simran Desai (Std I) bagged the fourth prize.

3) Children’s Singing Competition organised by Vishwa Charitable Trust.

a) Mst. Arjun M. Nagapurkar (Std I) bagged the first prize.

b) Ms. Shravani Mhapadi (Std II) bagged the consolation prize.

4) Drawing Competition held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Sankul Organisation’s

ground, Dahisar (E).

Mst. Mrugank Pathare (Std I) bagged the third prize.

5) Bombay Arts and Sports on the spot Drawing Competition. The

following students bagged the prizes.

Prize Names Std

I Ms. Pradnya Polaji IV

II Mst. Yash Rane IV

III Ms. Niharika Sawant IV

III Ms. Harshali Nagvekar III

III Ms. Saasha Desai III

Consolation Ms. Drashti Vyas IV

Consolation Ms. Anushka Kadam IV

Consolation Ms. Tanisha Agarwal III

Fund Collection – Rs. 4000/- was collected by the students of Std II, III and IV towards ‘Bhaubij Yojana’ of ‘Vatsalya Trust.’

ध्रुव संदेश सावंत याचे राष्ट्रीय पातळीवरील स्पृहणीय यश!

कॅम्लीन चित्रकला स्पर्धा 2011-12

भारतातून द्वितीय क्रमांक - कुमार ध्रुव संदेश सावंत

 

अभिनंदन!!!

कॅमलीन तर्फे झालेल्या चित्रकला स्पर्धेत आपल्या शाळेत मराठी प्राथमिक विभागात शिकणा-या कु. ध्रुव संदेश सावंत, इ . 2री/ ब, याला पहिल्या फेरीत विरार ते सांताक्रुझ या विभागातून द्वितीय क्रमांक प्राप्त झाला. तर पुढच्या फेरीत पूर्ण भारतातून द्वितीय क्रमांक प्राप्त झाला आहे. हार्दिक अभिनंदन!!!

त्याला मार्गदर्शन करणा-या शिक्षिका श्रीमती स्वाती इंदुलकर यांचेही अभिनंदन!

अभिनंदन

बृहन्मुंबई महानगर पालिका आर/एन वॉर्ड खाजगी अनुदानित/ विनाअनुदानित शाळा आयोजित दि. 25/11/2011 रोजी झालेल्या आंतरशालेय कथाकथन स्पर्धेत इयत्ता पहिलीतून आपल्या शाळेतील मराठी प्राथमिक विभागातील कु. तृष्णिका  हेमंत शिंदे ही प्रथम क्रमांकाची मानकरी ठरली आहे. तसेच दि. 17/11/2011 रोजी झालेल्या आंतरशालेय ऐतहासिक वेशभूषा स्पर्धेत  इयत्ता  चौथीतून कु. शर्वरी संजीव गाडगीळ ही    तिस-या क्रमांकाची मानकरी ठरली आहे.

ह्या गुणी विद्यार्थिनींचे मनःपूर्वक अभिनंदन.

LETTER TO PARENTS FROM THE TEENAGER

I represent the youth…

You are my past, I am your future,

You have taught me how to stand on your shoulder

And look ahead…

Now I have to stand on my feet.

I have learnt so many things from you,

I have learnt to study, to appear for exams,

To score good marks and to make you feel proud…

To observe good manners in society etc…

However there are so many things I still have to learn…

I don’t know how to differentiate between

A true friend and an imposter,

I don’t understand what true love is...

Whether it exists or not...

I don’t know how to apply,

Whatever I read in books.

Whether all I read is applicable…

And so many other things.

I have yet to understand my purpose in life,

Let me discover it on my own.

I am embarking on my own journey, in my own ship.

I need to be in touch with you please be available.

You will have to bear with me…

You will find it difficult to accept my restlessness and discontent.

No, please don’t try to be too understanding…

I don’t want you to emulate my language…

Please stop collecting thorns…

Please don’t hurry to analyze facts …

I don’t need ready-made solutions…

There are three things I don’t like…

If you violate my privacy…

If you preach what you don’t practice…

If you talk in chapters…

And please one more request,

Don’t futurize, be here and now.

Just be like a harbour, don’t do anything…

Whenever I return to you in my ship,

Please welcome me with your open arms.

I know in my heart of hearts that you love me,

I love you too…even if I don’t show it.

 

-Rhea Purav

HEARTY FELICITATIONS TO SCHOLARSHIP MERIT HOLDERS

14^TH AUGUST, 2011

The eve of the 65^th Independence Day had been selected to felicitate the 71 bright sparks (see शिष्योत्तमांची मांदियाळी) who had made us proud in the scholarship examination of March, 2010.

A lovely rangoli welcomed one and all to the function that had been graced by the presence of three eminent personalities in the field of commerce. The ceremony started on time with the welcome address and the introduction of the dignitaries on the dais. In order to keep the programme lively the merit holders had been divided into six groups. Interspersed with the felicitation of each group, a speech was delivered. Ms. Roshni Kini and Ms.Chaitali Pandharkame who had been victorious in the Middle and High School Scholarship Exam respectively, gave a short speech about their preparations for the exam. They thanked the school and teachers for their tireless efforts. Mr. Satish Chaudhari and Mrs. Neena Joshi, parents of meritorious students were full of praise for the institution. Teachers, Mrs. Pratima Chawla and Mrs.Poonam Vaidya congratulated the students and applauded their perseverance. All the teachers responsible for the excellent results were also felicitated with bouquets.

The Chief Guest C.A. Shri Saket Jain encouraged the students by giving the example of Abraham Lincoln who had failed several times before he became the President of the United States of America. The Guests of Honour, C.A. Shri Dalpat Mehta and C.A. Shri Dilip Goyal advised the children to nurture their talents in all fields and to be All rounders. The programme was concluded with the Vote of Thanks by the Principal, Mr. Avinash Bendale. All dispersed happily with a packet of the famous vadaas of Vidyamandir.

(कार्यक्रमाच्या क्षणचित्रांसाठी ह्या पानावर खाली दिलेला स्लाईड शो पहा)

INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH

by Miss Aditi Bane (IV-a)

Distinguished guest for the occasion, Respected Principal, Teachers and my dear Friends,

Today we complete 64 years of independence from the British rule. At the stroke of midnight of 15^th Aug, 1947, India shook off the shackles of British rule and became free. It was a night of celebrations all over the country. It was a moment of pride and glory.

This day, 15^th August is a golden day engraved in the history of India. It is celebrated as Independence Day in India. It is also a national holiday. This national festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country.

On this occasion, rich tributes are paid to freedom fighters, who sacrificed their lives for a good cause. Schools and colleges mark the day with Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural activities. Housing Societies, cultural centres and clubs hold entertainment programmes and competitions.

Our Prime Minister sets the mood by hoisting the National flag and addressing the nation from the Red Fort. This is accompanied by a march past of the armed and police forces. T.V. channels show patriotic movies and radio channels play patriotic songs.

My dear friends, we are very fortunate to have been born in free India. We have been able to breathe the fresh free air since our birth. We have proved ourselves worthy of freedom. We are the largest democracy in the world.

How proud we were when Abhinav Bindra’s achievement made our national flag flutter with pride and ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was played at the background in Beijing! We are proud of all the great achievers and contributors.

But are we blind to the black clouds surrounding us? Have we been very successful in using our freedom in the right manner? If so, why should there be so many bomb blasts, killings, attacks on government offices, cases against so many politicians, scams and so many unstable governments?

Well, my dear friends, what can a student do at this juncture? Should we go and catch the terrorists? Should we fight against the corrupt politicians? Should we take over the country into our hands by waging another war for freedom?

No, we are not expected to do all these things. We must keep observing things around us. Let us prepare ourselves to be well-educated citizens of tomorrow. Let us do our duty sincerely and study hard to achieve our goal. Today we require youngsters with lots of knowledge and energy.

Let us remember the words of Bernice Moode “Self Government, Self Discipline, Self responsibility are the triple safeguards of the independence of men”.

Let us all be independent in true sense of the term

Jai Hind!

And this is for us my dear friends...

On Saturday, 6^th August, 2011 and Sunday, 14th Aug 2011 at 10.30 am, the students of Std. X of English as well as Marathi Medium attended an educative lectures delivered by Mr. Abhay Parulekar, G.M. Hindustan Construction, who also happens to be an ex-student of our school. 

It was very interesting lecture dealing with how to succeed in our life. Mr. Parulekar taught the students some basic but very important ways to control our subconscious mind. All the points were explained with some examples, so the students were able to grasp them very easily. It was an interactive session. It was not a ‘one man show’ but the students participated enthusiastically. Questions like – ‘how to reprogramme our subconscious mind’, ‘what is difference between by hearting and mugging up’, ‘how to overcome pear pressure’ etc. were asked by the students. In a very simple manner the doubts of the students were solved by Parulekar sir. Not only that, but the time management quadrant was also taught. Surely, the students unable to manage their time were benefited by this. At the end of the session, a small video, encouraging students was also shown. Thus, around 12.30 pm the session got over.

It was really a very interesting lecture which would not only help the students to prepare them for the board exam but also help students to enhance and built up a good personality in their near future. It will be beneficial to all in their life. Thus all would be thankful to school which organised this lecture and would love to attend such lecture again.

Ms.Durvakshi Nare.

Std. X A (Secondary English)

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It was a delight to have Mr.Abhay Parulekar, a multifaceted personality, for the motivational lectures organised on Saturday, 6^th August and Sunday 14th Aug 2011. We all students of std. X, both English as well as Marathi medium, were acquainted with an altogether new concept of subconscious mind. His language of explaining with varied examples and making us understand was so lucid that we could easily learn the techniques and tricks of reprogramming and controlling our subconscious mind and use it for our benefit. His tips on time management have surely helped us in completing assignments. We are able to give enough time for self-study. Not only the guidance but the movie shown by him were motivational and encouraging, filled with optimism. This lecture has surely lit a spark of enthusiasm in us.

We all are grateful to Mr.Abhay Parulekar for devoting his valuable time for us from his busy schedules. We will be happier if he visits our school again and share some more facts, concepts and techniques of subconscious mind.

Mst. Subhash Sharad Nadkarni.

Std. X A (Secondary English)

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It was Saturday, 6^th August, 2011 we were given a very important push to go on the path of success and to achieve our aims by Mr. Abhay Parulekar through his motivation lecture. What we learn from this lecture is….

1. Write our goal on a paper in bold writing and stick it near our study table table. For eg. 95%

2. To repeat the goal six times before we start our study. This will help to concentrate and put the right efforts.

3. Always be optimistic as the subconscious mind always listen to us whatever we say and act accordingly.

4. Hence, never to think negatively as it would affect our progress.

5. We should develop qualities like self- appreciation, vision, commitment and contribution within us.

6. Time management is very important to work efficiently. For this we should categorise our work as ‘Important and urgent’, ‘urgent but not important’, important bot not urgent’, and ‘neither urgent not important’.For e.g. to watch serials- neither urgent nor important or to study regularly is important but not urgent but if we do not do it we have to struggle whole night before the exam.

7. Hence to concentrate on the work that is important but not urgent. This will reduce the burden at the last movement.

Now let us work to achieve our goal .Lot of thanks to Mr.Paulekar for guidance and thanks to school for arranging it.

Jitali Kamat.

Std. X (Sec.Eng.)

 

सुप्त मेंदूच्या रहस्याचे शिल्पकार - श्री परुळेकर

‘Subconscious Mind’ या विषयावर शनिवार दिनांक 6 ऑगस्ट रोजी श्री. अभय परुळेकर यांनी आम्हास अमूल्य मार्गदर्शन केले. श्री परुळेकर शाळेचे माजी विद्यार्थी आहेत. ताण-तणाव नियोजन आणि ध्येयपूर्तीसाठीची मेहनत यासंदर्भात  त्यांचे व्याख्यान होते. एखादी गोष्ट प्राप्त करण्यासाठी किंवा ध्येयपूर्तीसाठी आपल्या अर्धजागृतावस्थेतील अंतर्मनामध्ये त्या गोष्टीचा सातत्याने विचार केल्यास ती सहज साध्य होऊ शकते ही संकल्पना त्यांनी सोदाहरण स्प्ष्ट केली. त्यांचे हे मार्गदर्शन फक्त शाळेतच नव्हे तर वैयक्तिक आयुष्यातही मोलाचे ठरणार आहे. श्री. परुळेकर यांनी शेवटी दाखवलेली चित्रफित (व्हिडिओ क्लिप) आम्हा विद्यार्थ्यांकरिता पुढील आयुष्यात नक्कीच उपयोगी ठरेल. दहावीच्या परिक्षेत चांगले गुण संपादन करण्यासंदर्भात या मार्गदर्शनाचा आम्ही विद्यार्थी फायदा करुन शाळेचे नाव उज्ज्वल करु याची हमी मी देतो. ‘Subconscious Mind’ सारख्या गहन विषयाचे सार सहजसोपे करुन सांगितल्याबद्दल त्यांचे मी शतश: आभार मानतो.

धन्यवाद!

कु. देवेश प्रभाकर कदम

(मराठी माध्यम)

इयत्ता 10 वी/अ

विद्या मंदिर, दहिसर

मेरा विद्यालय

हम जिस ओर चले, वही रास्ता बना,

हमारा बढता हर कदम, कही न आ थमां।

दिल किया इतना बडा, की दर्या भी समाया।

शारदा माँ की किरपासे, यह विद्यामंदिर बसाया।

लोग पुछते है हमसे, क्या है आपके खुशी का राज,

हम कहते है शानसे, एकही तो जिंदगी है जनाब।

सबसे बडी जरुरत हमारी, है बस आपका प्यार,

आप ही के वो साथ होती है हमारी हर मुश्किल पार।

सच्चाई से कभी भी, ना हमने मुँह मोडा,

नाही कभी किसी के भरोसे को है तोडा।

सबोंको मेरा ही माना, नही बजाया राजनितीका बाजा।

लोगोने भी हमे है बनाया, अपने दिलों का राजा।

हे शारदे माँ,

अपनी किरपा बरसाते रखना इस विद्या के मंदिर पर

हजारो गोल्डन जुब्लियाँ मनाए, तालियाँ बजाकर।

 

- मनीषा वसिष्ठ बहिर

सह-शिक्षिका

मराठी माध्यमिक विभाग

बाळकृष्ण वासुदेव भागवत

78 वर्षांचे भागवत सर शाळेत दहावीच्या विद्यार्थ्यांना आणि शिक्षकांना मार्गदर्शन करण्यासाठी आले त्यावेळी त्यांच्या वयाचा अंदाज त्यांनी सांगितल्याशिवाय कोणालाही आला नसता. 500 मुलांचा समुदाय आपल्या ओघवत्या शैलीने आणि आत्मविश्वासाने त्यांनी जागच्या जागी खिळवून ठेवला. विद्यार्थ्यांना अभ्यास दिला आणि त्यांना नोट्‌स काढायला लावल्या. आताचे विद्यार्थी माझ्या नातवंडांच्या वयाचे असून मी त्यांचा आजोबा आणि मित्र आहे असे त्यांनी सांगताच सर्वांनाच ते मनोमन पटले. भागवत सरांचा ज्ञानयज्ञ गेली 62 वर्षे अव्याहतपणे सुरू  असून शालांत परीक्षेच्या विद्यार्थ्यांना ते मराठी आणि हिंदी ह्या विषयांसाठी मार्गदर्शन करतात.  

परंतु भागवत सरांची ही ओळख अगदीच त्रोटक ठरेल. आपल्या कारकिर्दीचा बहुतेक भाग डोंबिवलीकरांच्या सेवेत व्यतीत केल्यानंतर भागवत सर आता वास्तव्यासाठी बोरिवलीला आले आहेत हे समजल्यावर मंडळाचे उपाध्यक्ष श्री. सुरेश ठाकूर ह्यांनी त्यांना आवर्जून शाळेतील शिक्षकांच्या आणि 10 वीच्या विद्यार्थ्यांच्या भेटीसाठी आणले.

सरांनी अनेक सेवाभावी संस्थांसाठी लाखो रुपयांच्या देणग्या मिळवून दिलेल्या आहेत. आपण नोकरीतून निवृत्त झालेलो आहोत पण ‘सेवा'निवृत्त नाही हे त्यांनी आपल्या समर्पित जीवनातून दाखवून दिलेले आहे.

उत्कृष्ट आणि सव्यसाची वक्ता म्हणून सरांची ख्याती आहे. मकर संक्रमण, कालीदास दर्शन, आम्ही धर्मनिष्ठ की विज्ञाननिष्ठ, गीता सुभाषिते आणि त्यांचे सार, इथपासून ते विविध संतांच्या, राष्ट्रपुरुषांच्या जीवनगाथा, अंदमानची तीर्थयात्रा ह्यासारख्या अनोख्या 30-35 विषयांवर सर ठिकठिकाणी व्याख्याने देतात. इतकेच नाही तर हजारो पृष्ठांच्या अनुवादाचे कार्यही सरांनी केलेले आहे.

'वंचित विकास' ह्या पुणे येथील सेवाभावी संस्थेचे विश्वस्त असलेले भागवत सर सध्या दधीचि देहदान मंडळाचे कार्याध्यक्ष आहेत. अधिक माहितीसाठी 022-28609683 ह्या क्रमांकावर आपण ह्या व्युत्पन्न व्यक्तिमत्त्वाशी संपर्क साधू शकता.  

And this is for you my teachers---

The speech delivered by Pallavi Prakash Saple, the first rank holder on the day of felicitation:

“It’s my honour to be here among you all. Today I have got this opportunity due to valuable guidance and contribution of all my teachers that has given a new impetus to my work. They are the beacons, who empower us to make the wind favourable to our journey and help us set the sail to reach further academically and culturally.

Throughout my journey of 10^th, I was really nervous and tense that I have to appear for a ‘BOARD’ exam. Even teachers were worried due to downfall in my performance. But they filled me with positive attitudes, upgraded my confidence and their moral support gave me a ray of hope in bad times. My parents have also cared and served me wholeheartedly. I had always heard that hard work never goes in vain but today I have experienced it.

I have been really lucky to have such a great institution like VidyaMandir which recognises potential of every student. If our school has tried to give us better amenities each year then why don’t we strive hard to add feathers in her cap in the years coming ahead!!!

I think this school has a lion’s share in carving our personalities and preparing us to undertake further responsibilities.

Above all I would like to thank God for his blessings, my teachers’ parental love right from KG section to std. X who helped me succeed

And this is for you my teachers---

I didn’t pay attention every minute of the day,
And admittedly, my favourite time was going out to play.

Yet determinedly, you taught me putting me to test,
Encouraging my efforts as you made me to do my best.

Some lessons were a challenge and you taught me how to cope,
Each day I grew in confidence, ability and hope.

I really now appreciate you made me learn through fun,
Thank you very much for all you have said and done.”

सुजाण पालकत्व

विद्यार्थ्यांचा पाया पक्का करणे हे प्रत्येक शा़ळेचे कर्तव्य असते. मात्र असे करताना केव़ळ अभ्यासक्रमाच्या माध्यमातूनच नव्हे तर विविध उपक्रमांच्या माध्यमांतून दहिसर विद्यामंदिरने अनेक वर्ष हे कर्तव्य अतिशय उत्तम तऱ्हेने पार पाडलेले आहे. सुजाण पालकत्व हा उपक्रम हा या अनेक उपक्रमांपैकी एक. विद्यार्थ्यांच्या जडणघडणीत पालक हे आदर्श असतात आणि त्याला तज्ज्ञ मार्गदर्शकांच्या दिशादर्शनाची जोड लाभली तर पालक सुजाण व खऱ्या अर्थाने विद्यार्थ्यांचे आदर्श ठरू शकतात आणि हाच उद्देश ठेवून सुजाण पालकत्व उपक्रम यावर्षीही मंडळातर्फे राबवण्यात आला. हा कार्यक्रम कै. विजय ठाकूर स्मृतिनिधीद्वारा प्रायोजित करण्यात आला होता.

रविवार दिनांक 24/07/2011 रोजी नवीन इमारतीच्या सभागृहात Jr.kg/शिशुवर्गात प्रवेश घेतलेल्या आणि Sr.kg./बालवर्गात नवीन प्रवेश घेतलेल्या विद्यार्थ्यांच्या पालकांसाठी सुजाण पालकत्व हा उपक्रम आयोजित केला होता. मुलांच्या शारीरिक व मानसिक विकास योग्य तऱ्हेने करता यावा यासाठी बालरोगतज्ज्ञ डॉ. सौ. जयश्री देशपांडे आणि मानसोपचारतज्ज्ञ डॉ. श्री. मनोज भाटवडेकर यांचे मार्गदर्शनपर व्याख्यान सुजाण पालकत्व या उपक्रमांतर्गत आयोजित केले होते.या उपक्रमाचे हे नववे वर्ष होते.

उपक्रमाची सुरुवात प्रकल्प समन्वयक सौ. मेधाविनी कुलकर्णी यांच्या प्रास्ताविकाने झाली.  विद्या प्रसारक मंडळाचे सदस्य श्री. पेंढारकर यांनी डॉ. श्री. मनोज भाटवडेकर व डॉ. सौ. जयश्री देशपांडे यांचे पुष्पगुच्छ देऊन स्वागत केले आणि मंडळाच्यावतीने आपले मनोगत व्यक्त केले. चांगुलपणावर विश्वास ठेवून आपली मुले चांगली घडवूया. यासाठी सुजाण पालकत्वासारख्या उपक्रमांचा पालकांनी योग्य तो लाभ घ्यावा असे आवाहन त्यांनी केले. प्रकल्प समन्वयक डॉ.  श्री.  मकरंद नाटेकर यांनी डॉ. श्री. रवींद्र देशपांडे यांचे पुष्पगुच्छ देऊन स्वागत केले व पाहुण्यांचा थोडक्यात परिचय करुन दिला. त्यानंतर प्रकल्प समन्वयक डॉ. सौ. वसुंधरा नाटेकर यांनी उपक्रमाची सूत्रे आपल्या हातात घेतली व प्रश्नोत्तरांच्या स्वरूपात कार्यक्रमास सुरुवात झाली.

मुले टप्प्याने वाढत असतात. मुलांच्या वाढीतील पहिला टप्पा

"मी" ची सुरुवात इथे होते. मुलांचे भावविश्व रुंदावते.

स्वावलंबनाची बीजं पेरली जातात. शारीरिक वाढ आहार ,व्यायाम ,पुरेशी झोप या गोष्टींची आवश्यकता असते.

वाढ व विकास ह्या दोन वेगवेगळ्या गोष्टी आहेत. लहान वयात आपले मूल या विश्वात एकमेव चांगले आहे असा विश्वास दृढ करावा. आपल्या मुलाचे वेगळेपण शोधा. जगाची ओळख पंचेंद्रियांतून होत असते. त्यामुळे पंचेंद्रियांना सतत काहीतरी खाद्य द्यावे जेणे करुन मुलांचा बौध्दिक विकास चांगल्या प्रकारे होईल.

मुलांनी वेळच्यावेळी जेवले पाहिजे. सकाळचे खाणे सकस व जास्त प्रमाणात असावे. रात्रीचे जेवण कमी व झोपेच्या अगोदर दोन तास असावे. भूक व झोप ह्या नैसर्गिक गोष्टी आहेत. बाहेरील टॉनिक देण्यापेक्षा सकस आहार द्यावा. जेवताना मुलांना आमिष दाखवू नये. सकाळी नाश्त्यासाठी इडली- चटणी, भाज्यांचे सूप, पोहे, उपमा, फळ यांसारखे पदार्थ असावेत. बाहेरील खाद्यपदार्थ शक्यतो देऊ नयेत. मुलांना भूक लागत नाही याचे महत्त्वाचे कारण मुलांना जबरदस्तीने खायला देणे. मुलांनी थोड्या थोड्या वेळाने आनंदाने खाल्लं पाहिजे. घरातील इतर मंडळींनी गप्पा मारत सर्व अन्नपदार्थ खाल्ले तर मुलंही त्यांचे अनुकरण करतात.

खेळणे हा व्यायामाचा चांगला नैसर्गिक प्रकार आहे. कमीत कमी अर्धा तास मैदानी खेळ खेळले पाहिजेत. पंधरा ते वीस मिनिटे धावलं पाहिजे. सूर्यनमस्कार वयाच्या आठव्या वर्षापासून शिकले पाहीजे.

शारीरिक वाढ व बौध्दिक वाढ झोपेशी संबंधित आहे. जास्त झोप किंवा कमी झोप या दोघांचेही साइड इफेक्टस होतात. टी.व्ही. मुलांच्या झोपेवर नकळत परिणाम करत असतो. या वयात दृश्य परिणाम अतिशय प्रभावी ठरतात म्हणून झोपायच्या आधी टी.व्ही. बघू नये. झोपताना घरातले वातावरण शांत व प्रसन्न असावे. मंद संगीत लावलेले असावे.  झोपताना मुलांना  सुरक्षित वाटलं पाहिजे.

मुलांना स्वच्छतेच्या सवयी लावल्या पाहिजेत. दररोज आंघोळ केली पाहिजे. सकाळी उठल्यावर व झोपताना दात घासले पाहिजेत. नखे आठवड्यातून एकदा कापली पाहिजेत.

नखे खाणे, अंगठा चोखणे, शर्ट तोंडात घालणे ह्या लहान मुलांच्या वर्तन सवयी आहेत. पालकांनी लहान मुलांच्या कोणत्याही वर्तनाचा बाऊ करु नये. तिकडे दुर्लक्ष करावे. वर्तनमाध्यमातून मुलं पालकांचे लक्ष वेधून घेतात.

मुले आपल्याशी त्यांच्या शब्दात बोलत असतात. मुलांच्या शब्दांच्या मागे त्यांची काय भावना आहे हे समजून घेणे म्हणजे सुसंवाद होय. सुसंवादाची सुरवात ऐकण्यातून होते. आपल मत व्यक्त करण आवश्यक आहे. भीती, राग, आनंद, दु;ख ह्या भावनिक गरजा आहेत. त्यांची नीट हाताळणी व्हायला हवी.

वातावरणात शिस्त असेल तर मुलं शिस्तीत वागतात. शिस्तीमध्ये काय करावे व काय करू नये याचे संकेत ठरवावे.

मुलांना शिक्षा करताना शिक्षा का करतोय ते सांगावे. मुलांना खोट्या घातक धमक्या देऊ नयेत. खोटी आश्वासने देऊ नयेत.

लहान मुलांना वाचनाची आवड लावण्यासाठी प्रथम पालकांनी पुस्तक वाचली पाहिजेत. पुस्तक चि त्ररूप असावीत. चांगल्या पुस्तकांचा संच घरी असावा. मुलांना पुस्तक प्रदर्शनाला घेऊन जावे.

सर्दी , पडसे इत्यादी आजार वारंवार होत असतील तर आजूबाजूचा परिसर स्वच्छ आहे की  नाही ते पहावे. तसेच मुलाची रोगप्रतिकारशक्ती तपासून पहावी. मुलांच्या वाईट सवयी दूर कराव्यात.

लठ्ठपणा कमी करण्यासाठी मुलांना फास्टफुड, बेकरीचे पदार्थ, तळलेले पदार्थ देऊ नयेत. व्यायामाच्या अभावामुळे लठ्ठपणा वाढतो. 

मुलांना लसीकरणाची अत्यंत आवश्यकता असते.

नैसर्गिक माध्यम ( दगड, माती, पानं, फुलं ) मुलांनी खेळणी म्हणून हाताळावीत. मुलांची सृजनशीलता वाढीस लागेल अशी खेळणी मुलांना द्यावीत. उदा - ठोकळे रचना. खेळणी फार महाग असू नयेत. ख्रेळणी मुलांना सहज हाताळती येतील अशी असावीत. मुलांना मोठा कागद व रंग चित्रकलेसाठी द्यावेत. मुलांना त्यांच्या आवडीप्रमाणे चित्र काढू द्यावे.

आपण नोकरी करतो म्ह णून मुलांना पाळणाघरात रहावे लागते याची खंत बाळगू नये व त्याची भरपाई म्हणून मुलांना महागड्या वस्तू देऊ नयेत. मुलांबरोबर जो वेळ पालक व्यतीत करतील तो चांगल्या प्रकारे करावा.

वर्तणूक समस्या - अतिचंचलपणा, एकग्रतेचा अभाव इत्यादी गोष्टींसाठी डॉक्टरी इलाज आवश्यक आहे.

वडीलधाऱ्या माणसांमध्ये सुसंवाद असेल तर त्याचा चांगला परिणाम मुलांवर होतो. तसेच आजुबाजूच्या परिसरातूनही मुलांवर चांगले संस्कार होत असतात. ज्याप्र माणे पालकांचे मेळावे होतात त्याप्रमाणे आजी आजो्नबांचे मेळावे आयोजित करावेत.

सर्व पालकांना जाताजाता दोन्ही डॉक्टरांनी एक संदेश दिला की पालकत्व हे स्वेच्छेने स्वीकारले  आहे तर ते आनंदाने पार पाडा.

बालोद्यान शिक्षिका सौ. सुप्रिया मोरे यांनी सर्वांचे आभार मानले व उपक्रमाचा समारोप करण्यात आला.

एकूण या उपक्रमाचे फलित पाहिल्यास पालकांना स्वत:स व पाल्यास समजून घेण्यास मदत करणारा हा उपक्रम ठरला. पालकांनी ह्या उपक्रमावर अतिशय अनुकूल प्रतिक्रिया दिल्या. विद्यामंदिर परिवारामुळे आपल्याला अतिशय उत्तम मार्गदर्शन मिळू शकले याबद्दल पालक़ांनी आनंद आणि आभार व्यक्त केले. पालक़ांसोबतच मान्यवर मार्गदर्शक डॉ. श्री. मनोज भाटवडेकर व डॉ. सौ. जयश्री देशपांडे यांनीदेखील या उपक्रमाचे कौतुक केले. कारण अभ्यास आणि स्पर्धेच्या चक्रात मुलांचे बालपण हरवले जात असताना त्यासाठी पालकांना सुजाण करणारा हा उपक्रम विरळाच. अशा उपक्रमांना स्थान देणाऱ्या विद्या प्रसारक मंडळाचे त्यांनी आभार मानले. अशा उपक्रमांचे आयोजन करण्याचे बळ यामुळे मिळेल हे नक्की.

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