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Experiencing online classes

We are informed that the school has reopened for a few grades but there are s�ll many of us who
haven't gone to school for the past one year. Many of us are wai�ng for the schools to reopen so that
we don’t have network issues or get disconnected .

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered new ways of
learning. All around the world, educa�onal
ins�tu�ons are looking for online learning pla�orms
to con�nue with the process of educa�ng students.
The new normal now is a transformed concept of
educa�on with online learning at the core of this
transforma�on. Today, digital learning has emerged
as a necessary resource for students and schools all
over the world. For many educa�onal ins�tutes, this
is an en�rely new way of educa�on that they have
had to adopt. Online learning is now applicable not

just to learn academics but it also extends to learning extra-curricular ac�vi�es for students as well.

Before this pandemic we did not know about the online classes but now we are the ones who guide others. We
have also celebrated a number of fes�vals virtually and have learnt about them through presenta�ons, skits, videos
etc presented by our classmates. Even though we have a bad network or any technical issues, teachers are the ones
who explained the concept many �mes. Here instead of a black board we have a white board which is very similar
to the school boards.

We have also learnt the uses of many applica�ons and devices which have
really helped us in improving our knowledge in computer science.

Many of us who were not aware of powerpoint presenta�ons, excel sheets
are currently doing many beau�ful presenta�ons.

The best part of online classes is that it can be taken from home or loca�on
of choice, there are fewer chances of students missing out on lessons.

I would like to conclude by saying that online classes have their own advantages and disadvantages depending upon
the usage.
- Vaishnavi Kadam, VIII

Senior Wing (Class IX-X)

How did Supers��ons begin?

Supers��ons began centuries ago when our ancestors tried to explain mysterious circumstances or events as best
as they could, with the knowledge they had. For instance, before the development in Science explained why mirrors
show our reflec�ons or why shadows appear when it’s sunny, ancient people reasoned that a shadow or reflec�on
was a part of their soul. If someone broke something on which the shadow or reflec�on appeared, people believed
that their soul was harmed. Hence, when a person broke a mirror, it was considered unlucky or harmful. Today, we
know that reflec�ons and shadows are not a part of our souls but if someone s�ll believes it is bad luck to break a
mirror, they are said to be supers��ous. So, supers��on is a belief or prac�ce that people cling to even a�er new
knowledge or facts prove that these silly beliefs are untrue.

- Gaurikhaa.R.Pillai, IX

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