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31/07/2025 : Puppet Show on Cleanliness
To promote the importance of cleanliness, the kindergarten teachers’ organized a delightful puppet show for the little students. The colorful puppets, lively music, and animated movements, kept the young audience thoroughly engaged. The performance conveyed simple yet powerful messages about keeping our surroundings clean in a fun and relatable way. It was a wonderful blend of learning and entertainment, and the students enjoyed watching the show.
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31/07/2025 : Inter-House General Knowledge Quiz
"Books may teach you lessons, but a quiz reveals how much you’ve truly learned."
The Inter-House General Knowledge Quiz for Standards I to V was held on 31st July 2025, following an Intra-House Elimination Round on 24th July. Finalists represented their houses with enthusiasm and showcased commendable knowledge. The quiz comprised three engaging rounds: Multiple Choice Questions, an Audio-Visual round, and a Rapid Fire round.
Std I & II
A Tie-Breaker Round was conducted between Gargee House and Maitreyee House, both of which had secured an aggregate of thirteen points. After an exciting and closely contested series of rounds, Maitreyee House emerged as the overall champion of the competition. Gargee House claimed the position of first runner-up, while Varahmihir House secured the second runner-up title.
Name of the Student Class Division Position Houses Vihaan Patange I Daisy First Maitreyee Ahanti Wagle II Daisy First Vihaan Patange II Daisy First Niyansh Dhulup I Daisy Second Gargee Maithili Shikare II Daisy Second Samaira Seth II Daisy Second Yatharth Vaity I Daisy Third Varahmihir Reva Gaikwad II Daisy Third Shreyan Mane II Daisy Third
Std III - V
Varahmihir House emerged as the winner of the competition, Maitreyee House claimed the position of first runner-up, while Gargee House secured the second runner-up title.
Name of the Student Class Division Position House Maira Mishra III Daisy First Varahmihir Vivaan Udawant IV Daisy First Sarthak Kadam V Daisy First First Runners up Name of the Student Class Division Position House Shalmali Netravalkar III Daisy Second Maitreyee Keosha Jaikumaar IV Daisy Second Manaswa Sawant V Marigold Second Second Runners up Name of the Student Class Division Position House Mivaan Mahimkar III Daisy Third Gargee Abdur Rehman Shaikh IV Daisy Third Atharva Sawant V Marigold Third
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29/07/2025 : Nag Panchami - Video
Venue : Classroom
"This sacred day teaches us humility in the presence of nature's power.”
Nag Panchami is a symbol of respect for the Nag Devta and his protection. It is said that worshiping on this day brings happiness and prosperity to the house. On this day a video on Nag Panchami festival was shown to the students from Std 6th to 10th.
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29/07/2025 : Nag Panchami Celebration
Nag Panchami was celebrated with great enthusiasm in our school. The teachers thoughtfully explained the significance of the festival and highlighted the important role snakes play in our ecosystem. To add a creative touch, our little Manikiens participated in delightful snake-themed art and craft activities, showcasing their imagination and creativity.
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28/07/2025 : World Nature Conservation Day
To value our natural resources and strengthen our connection with nature, we celebrated World Nature Conservation Day. Children were engaged through an informative PowerPoint presentation. They also enjoyed nature-themed songs, which were both shown and sung by our students. To further express their creativity, students participated in drawing and painting activities, and crafted imaginative hand bands inspired by nature.
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28/07/2025 : World Nature Conservation Day
World Nature Conservation Day was observed on July 28, 2025, to raise awareness about protecting our environment. Students from Std. I - X was shown an inspiring video that highlighted the importance of conserving nature and adopting eco-friendly habits. Students learned simple ways to help, such as planting trees, reducing plastic use, and saving water.
Powerful quotes and messages reminded everyone of their role in protecting the planet. The event encouraged children to reconnect with nature and become responsible stewards of the Earth.
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28/07/2025 : World Nature Conservation Day - Video
Venue : Classroom
“Conserve to Preserve”
World Nature Conservation Day serves as a reminder for protecting biodiversity, forests, water, and other natural resources. It highlights the crucial role of natural resources like air, water, soil and forests and encourages everyone to adopt sustainable practices to preserve them for future generations.
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24/07/2025 : Deep Poojan
As light dispels darkness and reveals the path, the little ones gathered around a table where diyas were lit, reciting shlokas and expressing their gratitude."
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23/07/2025 : HINDI RAJBHASHA EXAM
"Exams are not just a test of knowledge, but a celebration of learning, effort, and growth."
Hindi Rajbhasha Exam was successfully conducted in our school for students of Std I to X on 23 July, 2025. A total of 95 students enthusiastically participated in the exam, showcasing their knowledge and love for the Hindi language.
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23/07/2025 : HINDI RAJBHASHA EXAM REPORT
Venue : Classroom
“मेरा मान है हिंदी, मेरी शान है हिंदी”
The Hindi Rajbhasha Exam was successfully conducted in our school for students of Classes 1st to 10th on 23 July, 2025. A total of 95 students enthusiastically participated in the exam, showcasing their knowledge and love for the Hindi language.
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19/07/2025 : Parent Child Color Bazaar
The Color Bazaar was organized by the school to encourage parent involvement and strengthen the parent-child bond through interactive learning. The Parent-Child Color Bazaar aimed to enhance concept clarity and promote hands-on learning in a fun and engaging way. The event was a great success, creating fond memories and endearing bonding time for children and their parents and also the beloved grandparents!
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19/07/2025 : ‘Bite Sized Business…’ - A food festival
Venue : Examination Hall
“Nourish to flourish.” ‘Bite Sized Business…’
The Commercial Studies students of Std. IX and X successfully hosted a vibrant food festival titled ‘Bite Sized Business…’ on Saturday, 19th July 2025, in the examination hall. The event aimed to give students practical experience in planning, managing, and operating a business.
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17/07/2025 : World Emoji Day
Emojis are the universal language of the digital age — one smiley face can speak louder than a thousand words.
World Emoji Day is celebrated every year on 17th July to recognize the fun and universal language of emojis that connect people across the globe.To mark this vibrant occasion, students from Std. I to X at IES Manik Vidyamandir were shown an informative and entertaining video on the significance of World Emoji Day.
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17/07/2025 : World Emoji Day - Video
Venue : Classroom
“Emojis are a great way for us to better communicate our expressions and moods."
World Emoji Day is celebrated every year on 17th July. To celebrate this event students from Std 1st to 10th were shown the video on World Emoji Day as we all use emoji’s every day, so why not 🎉 celebrate them?
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17/07/2025 : World Emoji Day
Emoji’s teach us the universal language of connecting and expressing our feelings. The children enjoyed World Emoji Day making creative emoji’s.
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16/07/2025 : Std VII Daisy and Marigold, Assembly
Venue : Stilt Area
Topic : Overcoming Procrastination
“You may delay, but time will not.”
The assembly showcased the theme of “Overcoming Procrastination”, understanding its causes and employing effective strategies to manage the time and focus.
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14/07/2025 : Inter - House Chess Competition
Chess is not just a game of kings—it’s a battlefield of minds. In every move, we learn strategy, patience, and the art of thinking ahead."
The Inter-House Chess Competition for students of Grade III to V commenced on Thursday, 14th July 2025 in the Sports Room. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from all houses, with young players showcasing impressive strategy, patience, and sportsmanship.
Name of the Winners are as follows:
POSITION NAME OF THE STUDENTS GRADE HOUSE GRADE - III - GIRLS 1ST OVEE PATIL III - DAISY GARGEE 2ND SHALMALI NETRAVALKAR III - DAISY MAITREE 3RD PREETAL MASKAR III - DAISY MAITREE GRADE - III - BOYS 1ST RUDRA KUMAR III - DAISY GARGEE 2ND ADVIK BAG III - DAISY GARGEE 3RD AYAANSH KARANDIKAR III - DAISY VARAHMIR GRADE - IV - GIRLS 1ST KETKI TAMORE IV - DAISY MAITREE 2ND KEOSHA JAIKUMAR IV - DAISY MAITREE 3RD SHANAYA YADAV IV - DAISY VARAHMIR GRADE - IV - BOYS 1ST ADVAIT GHAG IV - DAISY ARYABHATTA 2ND ANIRUDDHA PARAB IV - DAISY MAITREE 3RD DHRUVIN KAROTA IV - DAISY ARYABHATTA GRADE - V - GIRLS 1ST SPRUHA MOHITE V - DAISY VARAHMIR 2ND PRISHA LEDWANI V - DAISY VARAHMIR 3RD AARADHYA SHINDE V - DAISY MAITREE GRADE - V - BOYS 1ST AYAN JADHAV V - MARIGOLD ARYABHATTA 2ND EVAAN WADKE V - MARIGOLD VARAHMIR 3RD VANSH KORGAONKAR V - DAISY MAITREE -
11/07/2025 - 15/07/2025 : Sugar Monitor – Raising Awareness About Excessive Sugar Intake in Children
Our young learners explored the effects of excess sugar through a fun, interactive session. Using a story with visual aids, they discovered hidden sugars in everyday treats. In a thumbs up/down activity, children identified healthy vs. unhealthy foods, promoting better eating habits in an engaging way.
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10/07/2025 : Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima was celebrated to honor and thank our teachers. Teachers narrated stories, explained their meanings, and recited shlokas. Children learned the importance of respecting and obeying their gurus.
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10/07/2025 : Guru Purnima
‘Guru Purnima is a day to recognize and thank the people who have taught us, guided us, and helped us grow — both in knowledge and in life.’
The school celebrated Guru Purnima on 10th July 2025 to honour teachers and mentors, a tradition observed across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. As a tribute to all gurus, a special video was presented to students from Std I to X, highlighting the significance of the day and the invaluable role of teachers in shaping lives.
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10/07/2025 : Guru Purnima - Video
Venue : Classroom
"A Guru is not someone who holds the light for you, but someone who helps you discover your own inner flame."
Guru Purnima, celebrated on July 10, 2025, expresses our gratitude towards our teachers for their guidance and impact on our lives, acknowledging their role in shaping our personal and intellectual growth.
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09/07/2025 : Assembly : Std IX
Venue : Stilt Area
“Small actions can make a big difference.”
An assembly was conducted by Std IX, which focused on the harmful effects of high sugar intake, especially for children. It was followed by a street play performed by the students, showing how sugary foods can lead to health problems like obesity and heart risks.
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07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 : Befriends Plant Week for Sr. KG
To teach the topic of Germination, we celebrated Befriend a Plant Week. Throughout the week, children learned the stages of germination through hands-on experiences, engaging stories, and sprout soaking activities. They observed seeds sprouting and learned how tiny seeds grow into healthy plants. The students culminated the week by eating scrumptious healthy sprout ‘usal’, encouraging healthy eating habits and reinforcing the connection between plants and our well-being.
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07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 : Color Days for Nursery and Jr. KG
Colors, Colors Everywhere!
To make learning about colors fun and engaging, we celebrated Color Week at school! Each day, children came dressed in clothes matching the color of the day. The school and classrooms were beautifully decorated in that day's color, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere. Through hands-on activities, art, stories, and games, our young learners explored each color in a fun and memorable way. It was a week full of learning, laughter, and lots of color!
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07/07/2025 To 11/07/2025 : Sugar Monitor
"Healthy habits begin with awareness — monitor your sugar for a brighter tomorrow."
At IES Manik Vidyamandir, a week-long Sugar Awareness Program was conducted from 7th to 11th July 2025 to promote healthy eating habits among students. The initiative included age-appropriate ‘Sugar Board Activities’, educational videos on the impact of sugar, and engaging assemblies by both Primary and Secondary Sections. Highlights included a lively skit and song by primary students titled “Healthy Food Yum Yum”, and an informative street play by secondary students on the harmful effects of sugar. Visual charts and facts helped students to understand the importance of a balanced diet. The program successfully raised awareness about reducing sugar consumption and encouraged healthier lifestyle choices.
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07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 : SUGAR MONITOR ACTIVITY
Venue : Classroom
Std: VII Marigold & Daisy
“Health is Wealth.”
Monitoring can empower teenagers to understand and manage their health more effectively, leading to greater satisfaction with their lifestyles.
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05/07/2025 : Ashadhi Ekadashi
"On the path of devotion, every step taken with love is a step closer to the divine."
On Friday, 4th July 2025, IES Manik Vidyamandir joyfully celebrated the Ashadhi Ekadashi festival with great enthusiasm and devotion. As part of the festivities, a vibrant Dindi procession was beautifully performed by students of Kindergarten, Grade I, and Grade II. Dressed in traditional attire, the young participants sang devotional songs and marched gracefully, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere throughout the school.
Assembly is where students become leaders, voices find strength, and values take shape.
Assemblies give students a chance to perform, to be recognized, and celebrate success. It boosts morale and encourages others to strive for excellence. Following are the assemblies conducted in the stilt area in the month of June.
Standard Date Topic III 3rd July Healthy Habits [ Sugar Monitor] II 10th July Guru Purnima: Being Kind I 17th July Being Happy -
05/07/2025 : Honour’s Day
Venue : B.N. Vaidya Sabhagruh
“Chasing a dream requires efforts, passion and hard work.”
Orion and IES Manik Vidyamandir collaborated together to celebrate “Honour’s Day” for felicitating toppers and subject toppers publicly to recognise and congratulate them for their achievements, contributions in the 10th ICSE Results.
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04/07/2025 : Ashadhi Ekadashi Celebration
Ashadhi Ekadashi was celebrated with great enthusiasm. All the children came dressed in traditional attire as walkaris and some were carrying Tulsi plants. We chanted ‘Vithal’ while carrying out the mock Dindi procession in school. It created an atmosphere of joy and spirituality.
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02/07/2025 : Investiture Ceremony
"Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It's about impact, influence, and inspiration."
The Investiture Ceremony for the academic year 2025–2026 was conducted with great zeal and enthusiasm at IES Manik Vidyamandir on 2nd July 2025. The event commenced with a soulful rendition of Saraswati Vandana by the school choir, invoking the blessings of the Goddess of Knowledge.
The esteemed chief guest for the occasion was Mr. Atulkumar Thokal, Assistant Police Inspector, Bandra. Mr. Thokal addressed the gathering and inspired the students to carry out their responsibilities with dedication, integrity, and hard work.
The ceremony reflected the school’s commitment to nurturing young leaders and fostering a sense of responsibility and discipline among the students.
Primary House House Captain Vice- Captain/ Asst Captain Aryabhatta Yashvardhan Chinchale Vihaan Bagkar Varahmihir Sarthak Kadam Spruha Mohite Gargee Sanavi Rakshe Aarushi Upadhyay Maitreyee Manaswa Sawant Vansh Korgaonkar 
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02/07/2025 : Investiture Ceremony
Venue : 6th Floor, Seminar Room
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”
The Investiture Ceremony for the academic year 2025-2026 was held with great enthusiasm at IES Manik Vidyamandir on 2nd July, 2025.
The chief guest for the event was Mr. Atulkumar Thokal, Asst. Police Inspector, Bandra who motivated the students to perform their duties with full dedication and hard work.
