Annual Magazine

324 Pages·2016·51.24 MB·Indonesian

TRANSCENDING
Founder's Vision
Unison World School is an edifice of faith. It is the crystallisation of the dream of our
Founder Chairman, Late Shri Naveen Agarwal Ji. He was a great visionary with
tremendous personal charisma. He possessed profound wisdom and nobility that always
stood the test of time. He pioneered the Unison Group’s involvement in education. He was
greatly inspired by the words of Mahatma Gandhi; ‘When you educate a boy, you educate
an individual, but when you educate a girl you educate a family. He sought to bring about
holistic development in each student and make her ‘Sarva Gunn Sampann’ so that she
learns to strike a balance between her personal and professional life.
His vision encompassed:
• To make Unison World School, a continuously evolving and learning community of
empowered young minds and staff by creating synergy through mutual exchange of
ideas and thoughts.
• To create endowed global citizens who think creatively and laterally; beyond the
regular and those who are self-motivated and self-directed.
• To impart world class education by providing a balance of academic, aesthetic,
artistic and social opportunities thereby encouraging the student to lift her
aspirations to the highest level of capabilities and interests.
• To create a safe and supportive environment that involves each student in a wide
The soul never takes birth and never dies at any time nor
range of learning experiences.
does it come into being again when the body is created.
• To create new benchmarks in the field of value based education that blends modern
The soul is birthless, eternal, imperishable and timeless
and is never destroyed when the body is destroyed. outlook with a rich value system.
–: Bhagwat Geeta :–
Founder's Vision
Unison World School is an edifice of faith. It is the crystallisation of the dream of our
Founder Chairman, Late Shri Naveen Agarwal Ji. He was a great visionary with
tremendous personal charisma. He possessed profound wisdom and nobility that always
stood the test of time. He pioneered the Unison Group’s involvement in education. He was
greatly inspired by the words of Mahatma Gandhi; ‘When you educate a boy, you educate
an individual, but when you educate a girl you educate a family. He sought to bring about
holistic development in each student and make her ‘Sarva Gunn Sampann’ so that she
learns to strike a balance between her personal and professional life.
His vision encompassed:
• To make Unison World School, a continuously evolving and learning community of
empowered young minds and staff by creating synergy through mutual exchange of
ideas and thoughts.
• To create endowed global citizens who think creatively and laterally; beyond the
regular and those who are self-motivated and self-directed.
• To impart world class education by providing a balance of academic, aesthetic,
artistic and social opportunities thereby encouraging the student to lift her
aspirations to the highest level of capabilities and interests.
• To create a safe and supportive environment that involves each student in a wide
The soul never takes birth and never dies at any time nor
range of learning experiences.
does it come into being again when the body is created.
• To create new benchmarks in the field of value based education that blends modern
The soul is birthless, eternal, imperishable and timeless
and is never destroyed when the body is destroyed. outlook with a rich value system.
–: Bhagwat Geeta :–
MESSAGE FROM
THE MANAGEMENT
UWS endeavours to provide an environment that is synonymous with excellence. conducted by, ‘Education World School Ranking’. School life is a quest that goes beyond
Innovative and experimental teaching methods are used to make the student, ‘Sarva the limitations of conventional curriculum, textbooks and standardized examinations,
Gunn Sampan’. Undoubtedly this is a challenging vision, which makes the students open so that when our students leave us they are secure in their abilities, strong in their
their minds to the infinite vistas that await to be explored. principles and confident to face challenges. We at UWS, strive to produce leaders who
would take this nation forward in the 21st Century.
Having completed almost a decade, the school majestically stands out as an institution,
which encourages growth and fosters creativity, exploration and discovery. The students We provide world class education in an idyllic setting, which are crucial factors in
sharpen their intellect, augment physical and emotional horizons and build a strong facilitating an environment conducive to teaching and learning for holistic
sense of integrity, compassion and generosity. The fragrance of UWS has spread far and development.
wide. Its efforts are in conformity with the dreams and aims visualized by our Founder
Our vision is to mould integrated, confident and diligent citizens, who will pass out
Chairman, Late Naveen Agarwal ji.
through the portals of this institution and go into the world to spread the message of
Globalization is transforming the world. This era of globalization has tremendous peace, tolerance, justice, service and progress.
concomitant implications for knowledge, education and learning. In keeping with this
‘Vision Without Action, Is Just a Dream,
phenomenon, UWS is collaborating with many renowned international institutions like
Action Without Vision, Just Passes the Time,
Rangi Ruru Girls’ High School, New Zealand; Kilgraston School, Scotland; St. Francis’
But, Vision and Action, Can Change the World’
College, UK. Learning different teaching strategies and pedagogies, building
– Joel.A.Barker.
friendships, taking responsibilities, accepting others beliefs broadens their vision and
gives an exposure to diverse learning opportunities and new environment. We have been
the proud recipients of the International School Award instituted by the British Council.
Mr. Amit Agarwal - Chairman, School Governing Body
The School has achieved “FIVE STAR GOLD RATING” assessed and awarded by
The Council for Standards and Education Reform, World Education Foundation, U.K. Mr. Anuj Aggarwal - Co Chairman, School Governing Body
We are also ranked among the top three ‘Residential Schools’ for girls in India and
second in Uttarakhand. This has been achieved on the basis of the Annual Survey
MESSAGE FROM
THE MANAGEMENT
UWS endeavours to provide an environment that is synonymous with excellence. conducted by, ‘Education World School Ranking’. School life is a quest that goes beyond
Innovative and experimental teaching methods are used to make the student, ‘Sarva the limitations of conventional curriculum, textbooks and standardized examinations,
Gunn Sampan’. Undoubtedly this is a challenging vision, which makes the students open so that when our students leave us they are secure in their abilities, strong in their
their minds to the infinite vistas that await to be explored. principles and confident to face challenges. We at UWS, strive to produce leaders who
would take this nation forward in the 21st Century.
Having completed almost a decade, the school majestically stands out as an institution,
which encourages growth and fosters creativity, exploration and discovery. The students We provide world class education in an idyllic setting, which are crucial factors in
sharpen their intellect, augment physical and emotional horizons and build a strong facilitating an environment conducive to teaching and learning for holistic
sense of integrity, compassion and generosity. The fragrance of UWS has spread far and development.
wide. Its efforts are in conformity with the dreams and aims visualized by our Founder
Our vision is to mould integrated, confident and diligent citizens, who will pass out
Chairman, Late Naveen Agarwal ji.
through the portals of this institution and go into the world to spread the message of
Globalization is transforming the world. This era of globalization has tremendous peace, tolerance, justice, service and progress.
concomitant implications for knowledge, education and learning. In keeping with this
‘Vision Without Action, Is Just a Dream,
phenomenon, UWS is collaborating with many renowned international institutions like
Action Without Vision, Just Passes the Time,
Rangi Ruru Girls’ High School, New Zealand; Kilgraston School, Scotland; St. Francis’
But, Vision and Action, Can Change the World’
College, UK. Learning different teaching strategies and pedagogies, building
– Joel.A.Barker.
friendships, taking responsibilities, accepting others beliefs broadens their vision and
gives an exposure to diverse learning opportunities and new environment. We have been
the proud recipients of the International School Award instituted by the British Council.
Mr. Amit Agarwal - Chairman, School Governing Body
The School has achieved “FIVE STAR GOLD RATING” assessed and awarded by
The Council for Standards and Education Reform, World Education Foundation, U.K. Mr. Anuj Aggarwal - Co Chairman, School Governing Body
We are also ranked among the top three ‘Residential Schools’ for girls in India and
second in Uttarakhand. This has been achieved on the basis of the Annual Survey
FROM THE
PRINCIPAL’S DESK
‘A child is not a vessel to be filled, but a lamp to be (Class XII) in Humanities Stream was Anwesha Kedia with 96% aggregate , the Commerce stream topper was
lighted. Education is not just lighting a lamp, it is Pragya Agarwal with 95.25% aggregate and in the Science stream the topper was Kajal Gupta with 89.75%
kindling of fire’. aggregate .
Another fruitful year has passed; we boldly faced Our International Exchange Programme with UK, New Zealand and Scotland has facilitated our Global
challenges with firm determination and conviction School Partnership between nations. Through cultural and educational exchange students are better
to attain greater heights. UWS strives for holistic equipped for careers in an increasingly global economy. International activities give us an opportunity to be
development in a conducive environment and works global citizens.
unanimously in this pursuit of excellence.
In this pursuit of excellence, I appreciate the committed and supportive management, dedicated teachers,
As the pendulum heralds UWS in its tenth year, caring and co-operative parents who blend harmoniously to effectuate a child centric school. I am sure
we have a sense of great pride. A decade is an through these collaborative efforts we can achieve even more .
important milestone that presents an opportunity to
I congratulate the editorial board who has worked relentlessly to present the 2015-16 edition of the school
reflect on our achievements and deliberate on the
year book, ‘Quintessence’. It gives a glimpse of our aspirations, achievements and talents. I would like to
challenges that lie ahead of us.
express my sincere gratitude to the management for their invaluable support.
‘Success comes to those who work hard and study with
Each child has limitless potential and my message is to encourage all Unisonites to take the canvas of hope,
those who don’t rest on their laurels of the past’.
the brush of a glorious vision and paint their own portrait of excellence!
In the year 2015-16, the students of UWS once again
‘Progress is to live one’s life with the window of the soul open to new thoughts, new ideas, new aspirations.’
did their Alma Mater proud by achieving an
outstanding result. They proved their mettle by
achieving a 100% First Division result in the CISCE
Mrs. Veena Singh
and ISC examination thus fortifying the school’s
Principal
motto of being ‘Sarva Gunn Sampan’. 88% of the
students of ISC and 80% of ICSE students have scored
distinctions in the overall aggregate. The ICSE (Class
X) topper was Anushka Rathi with a score of 95.2%
aggregate and Ishita Agnihotri , Tejaswani Agarwal ,
Pragati Agarwal, Radhika Bansal were close behind
with 94.60%.
The performance of the students in ISC was
commendable too. The School topper of ISC
FROM THE
PRINCIPAL’S DESK
‘A child is not a vessel to be filled, but a lamp to be (Class XII) in Humanities Stream was Anwesha Kedia with 96% aggregate , the Commerce stream topper was
lighted. Education is not just lighting a lamp, it is Pragya Agarwal with 95.25% aggregate and in the Science stream the topper was Kajal Gupta with 89.75%
kindling of fire’. aggregate .
Another fruitful year has passed; we boldly faced Our International Exchange Programme with UK, New Zealand and Scotland has facilitated our Global
challenges with firm determination and conviction School Partnership between nations. Through cultural and educational exchange students are better
to attain greater heights. UWS strives for holistic equipped for careers in an increasingly global economy. International activities give us an opportunity to be
development in a conducive environment and works global citizens.
unanimously in this pursuit of excellence.
In this pursuit of excellence, I appreciate the committed and supportive management, dedicated teachers,
As the pendulum heralds UWS in its tenth year, caring and co-operative parents who blend harmoniously to effectuate a child centric school. I am sure
we have a sense of great pride. A decade is an through these collaborative efforts we can achieve even more .
important milestone that presents an opportunity to
I congratulate the editorial board who has worked relentlessly to present the 2015-16 edition of the school
reflect on our achievements and deliberate on the
year book, ‘Quintessence’. It gives a glimpse of our aspirations, achievements and talents. I would like to
challenges that lie ahead of us.
express my sincere gratitude to the management for their invaluable support.
‘Success comes to those who work hard and study with
Each child has limitless potential and my message is to encourage all Unisonites to take the canvas of hope,
those who don’t rest on their laurels of the past’.
the brush of a glorious vision and paint their own portrait of excellence!
In the year 2015-16, the students of UWS once again
‘Progress is to live one’s life with the window of the soul open to new thoughts, new ideas, new aspirations.’
did their Alma Mater proud by achieving an
outstanding result. They proved their mettle by
achieving a 100% First Division result in the CISCE
Mrs. Veena Singh
and ISC examination thus fortifying the school’s
Principal
motto of being ‘Sarva Gunn Sampan’. 88% of the
students of ISC and 80% of ICSE students have scored
distinctions in the overall aggregate. The ICSE (Class
X) topper was Anushka Rathi with a score of 95.2%
aggregate and Ishita Agnihotri , Tejaswani Agarwal ,
Pragati Agarwal, Radhika Bansal were close behind
with 94.60%.
The performance of the students in ISC was
commendable too. The School topper of ISC
EDUCATIONAL
MAVEN'S EPISTLE
• When we opened the doors of UNISON WORLD SCHOOL on April 1st. 2007, in Dehra Dun, after the
Promoters did everything possible to make it a real "Quality" School, all of us had qualms as to how
another fully residential school, exclusively for girls, would be received by prospective parents.
• We designed the school for a capacity of 450 students in sylvan surroundings, a little distance from the
crowded city of Dehra Dun on the way to Mussoorie and we took special care about the security of this
campus.
• The Promoters did not stint in providing adequate infrastructure facilities on the campus from
laboratories to library to furniture to sports grounds, swimming pool and medical care.
• They planned for not more than 25 students per class with a student/teacher ratio of 1:10.
• This genuine care and concern for their girl students has been well rewarded with a well established
reputation in this very competitive Education Capital of India
• The girls look so cheerful and happy that it speaks volumes for the leadership and management of the
Principal and her Staff.
• The School has already earned laurels as a leading school of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation for
Uttarakhand, earned a British Council International School award and has been nominated as an
Ambassador of the British Council in Uttarakhand.
• The School is also a Registered Center for CIE (University of Cambridge International Examinations)
offering the IGCSE- (IX - X) and A Level (XI - XII) curriculum. With all these achievements, UNISON
WORLD SCHOOL has more than fulfilled our promises to make you proud! Keep it up!
Mr. Gulab Ramchandani
Former Headmaster, The Doon School, Dehradun
EDUCATIONAL
MAVEN'S EPISTLE
• When we opened the doors of UNISON WORLD SCHOOL on April 1st. 2007, in Dehra Dun, after the
Promoters did everything possible to make it a real "Quality" School, all of us had qualms as to how
another fully residential school, exclusively for girls, would be received by prospective parents.
• We designed the school for a capacity of 450 students in sylvan surroundings, a little distance from the
crowded city of Dehra Dun on the way to Mussoorie and we took special care about the security of this
campus.
• The Promoters did not stint in providing adequate infrastructure facilities on the campus from
laboratories to library to furniture to sports grounds, swimming pool and medical care.
• They planned for not more than 25 students per class with a student/teacher ratio of 1:10.
• This genuine care and concern for their girl students has been well rewarded with a well established
reputation in this very competitive Education Capital of India
• The girls look so cheerful and happy that it speaks volumes for the leadership and management of the
Principal and her Staff.
• The School has already earned laurels as a leading school of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation for
Uttarakhand, earned a British Council International School award and has been nominated as an
Ambassador of the British Council in Uttarakhand.
• The School is also a Registered Center for CIE (University of Cambridge International Examinations)
offering the IGCSE- (IX - X) and A Level (XI - XII) curriculum. With all these achievements, UNISON
WORLD SCHOOL has more than fulfilled our promises to make you proud! Keep it up!
Mr. Gulab Ramchandani
Former Headmaster, The Doon School, Dehradun
EDITORIAL
“Writing is the high alchemy of the soul that combines words and
ideas to create magic.”
EDITORIAL BOARD
We bring to you another edition of ‘ Quintessence,2015-16’, which is
the combined effort of the Unisonites and teachers of the Editorial
team. This issue is an amalgamation of the hard work and
imagination which has been put together as a wonderful blend of
Principal
creativity in words.
Quintessence is a platform for the young minds to unleash their
talents and contains information of the work done by students in
different spheres. The magazine records the achievements of
students and congratulates them for their hard work.
As you flip the pages of the School Year Book, you will also see that it
highlights important activities of the school. It contains information
regarding the games and sports organized by the institution. (Mrs. Veena Singh)
Principal
The School Year Book has a great educative value. It encourages the
students to think and write so that they may develop their writing
Editorial Group
skills and strengthen their imagination. It also teaches the students
the value of co-operation and encourages healthy competition. It is a
moment of joy when they see their names published in the school
magazine.
Quintessence reflects the vibrant life of the Unisonites and informs
parents about the events of the school and what the students have
been doing throughout the year.
Mrs. Jyoti Dewan Mrs. Bharti Vishnoi Mrs. Asha Uniyal
“If my mind can conceive it,
Chief Editor Deputy Editor
My heart can believe it,
I know I can achieve it!”
Student Editorial Board
? Jesse Jackson
We thank our Principal, Mrs. Veena Singh for having given us this opportunity to showcase the talents of our
young minds and guided throughout this journey of compiling this combined effort of the students and
Editorial team.
We thank our Editorial team for their relentless efforts in shaping this wonderful creation of words.
“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which Maitreyi Tusharika Ishita Agnihotri Saugaat Rathi Rishika Arya Aditi Agarwal Sakshi Kumari
we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” — Stephen A. Brennan XI AS XI A X B X B X B X A
Chief Editor: Ms. Jyoti Dewan
Deputy Editor: Ms. Bharti Vishnoi