They shared fruitful advice of how students can enhance their portfolios and broaden their ideas to take up risks and work harder to reciprocate the best of experience.The shared how the process of creating artworks and putting up arts exhibitions had greatly aided them in their future studies and job opportunities. They shared their experiences while they were studying in school and how the study of visual arts helped them to lay an appropriate foundation for their chosen career option and how the works they did during the two years helped them to compile a good portfolio for university placements. The session acted as a great opportunity for the students to clear their doubts. The speakers were:
1) Noopur Kabra studied Graphic Design, MIT Institute of Design, Pune, presently working for Open Strategy and Design.
2) Anjali Bansal, studied Product Design in MIT Institute of Design, Pune, presently working for Dream 11.
3) Mahek Gupta studied Communication Design in ISDI Parsons, Mumbai, presently working for None in Three global research centre.
4) Mansi Kotkar, studying Architecture in University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
5) Aayushi Jain, studying Fashion Design in NIFT, Bhopal and interning with Lavie bags.
6) Ipshita Pal studied Design Communication in Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore, presently working for AAJ media productions.
7) Aparna Somvanshi, studying UXUI in SCAD, Savana, America and interning with Mailchimp.
8) Adarsh Bora studied VFX in Vancouver Film school, Vancouver, presently working for Bardel studio.
Screen shots of the speakers.

The presenters and their respective topics were: Nandan Dhanekula and Digvijay Tekade (Battery disposal problems and solutions) Tejas Balaji, Kishan and Aaryam Sharma, (Safe Battery disposal) Riya Tiloda and Isha Kotiyawala (Use of nuclear power for power production) Atharva Kashiva and Veer Kenjle (Hazards of nuclear testing) The presentations were well thought out with research and background work by the student that was in the form of a PowerPoint presentation to the audience. Students had to use skills like research skills, communication skills, time management, and creative thinking for the task. It also highlighted the learner profiles like inquirer, knowledgeable, open mindedness, thinker, caring, communicator, Principled. It was a very fruitful activity that focused and highlighted the multiple implications of applications of Physics on the environment and its socio economic impacts. The highlight of the presentation was the ways in which electrical batteries need to be disposed responsibly by causing minimum impact to the environment.

2. Students are able to understand concepts better when they have hands on experience with observations that they make on their own. In the present times, using the online class mode, DP 1 students made observations of standing waves using household resources. They observed the effect of frequency of sound on the length of the vibrating air column when standing waves are produced. This activity helped in developing skills of self-management, communication and experimental skills of observation and inference.

An Interesting conversation started within the students supporting as well as contradicting the Statement. Some of the key highlights of the discussion were that even if mathematics is a language made up of symbol and notation it cannot be consider as universal language. For normal conversation people need lay man words eg: for just finding a way to a restaurant mathematics language is not needed. Hence forth we need languages like English , French, German, Hindi etc for smooth communication. Therefore, certain symbol used in mathematics is required and used universally by all the people in the World like Pie, e , Phi, equal etc. To conclude, everything is Multidisciplinary no subject can exist Independently . Conclusion : Knowledge is one and all subject are Interlinked

1. IBDP Orientation for grade 11 students:- Knowledge is like a garden; if it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested. With this vision the University Placement Office of MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul started the new session 2021 -22 with an orientation program held for DP-1 students on 9th July. The students were introduced to the University Placements Office and its role in their IBDP journey. We understand that IBDP is the base which paves the pathway for the future career and some right decisions made at the right time can make this journey easier. We organized a subject orientation for the DP-1 students to give them a better understanding of the subjects and to careers that they lead to.
2. Career Aptitude Test & Subject Choice Counselling:- To have a better understanding of career inclination of a student we conducted a Career Aptitude Test for our DP-1 students so that we can determine the interest level of the student towards different careers and accordingly help them in their subject choices. We also held one to one counselling sessions with the students to advise them about their subject choices and other doubts that they had regarding IBDP.
3. Interaction with Gurukul Arts Students:- School organized an interactive session with some of our previous arts students and our current DP students on 8th July. The alumni’s discussed their transition from school to college and careers in Arts related field.
4. University Sessions:- On 16th July we had virtual university presentation by University of Ottawa, Canada & Vijaybhoomi University, India. Both the Universities discussed about careers in Data science and Artificial Intelligence. The University representatives guided the students through their Universities and explained the various courses they offer and the application process.
On 23rd July we had three very eminent universities of India visiting us – O.P. Jindal University, Ashoka University & Krea University. The representatives discussed the Liberal Arts sector in India and the career opportunities that it carries.
5. Placement Update:- Isha Kotiyawala IBDP batch of 2021 got placed in Ludwig Maximilian University, Germany and Giya Narang batch of 2021 recieved a 90% scholarship in S.P. Jain University, India. We wish both the students good luck for all their future endeavours.

The Grade XII Hindi HL students came up with a cause and they wanted to spread awareness and save the animals. They collected information and made posters of the relevant organizations which can be a help in saving the dogs. They posted the information on the society notice boards so that if you don’t like the strays call on these no’s and get help put please don’t kill them !!

This interactive session was Based on Understanding the impact of stress on overall health and academic result of students and how to practice mindfulness during this period. Following points were included: 1. What is Mindfulness? 2. Types of stress 3. The Cycle of happiness 4. How to generate Serotonin 5. Tips to reduce online fatigue . 6. How to manage our time At the end of the session, students have presented their opinion and views and practical solutions for the same. Active participation of students, their questions, listening their experience’s and discussing about solutions were vital part of the session. Aim was to spread awareness about stress management and addressing the support system.

IBDP 2 students, SL and Ab Initio students had a joint session to discover various aspects of France together. Students engaged actively in research activities to learn about the history of France, about the French revolution which they shared with their friends in class. Students listened to the Marseillaise-The French National anthem, they made posters and invitation cards. They made interesting Power point presentations to discover various aspects of France - the gastronomy, Fashion in France, Places to visit in Paris, which they presented in class. A general knowledge quiz, in class, to test their knowledge of France and French culture. All in all, a great start to the academic year, and a fun filled learning experience for our students.

We at Gurukul like all other academic years concluded this exciting academic year also with the final assessments for both IGCSE and MYP students. Assessments were held from April 15th to April 29th, 2021. They were schedule for two weeks with various tools of assessments like pen-paper, oral presentations, videos, ppts etc were used. The assessments were conducted smoothly and the results for the same were generated by the mid of May 2021. We would like to thank our students for proving to be courageous and knowledgeable learner to adapt to online line teaching and learning practices so well. We appreciate them for their constant support, loads of patience and cooperation which we received throughout the year and especially for the execution and conduction of all the classes and assessments.
We would like to thank the parent body for all your support and cooperation received in this academic year and hope to continue the long-term association in the future too.

Additionally, these examinations were administered with the help of parents under the supervision of a responsible adult. Prior to the assessments, the middle school examination committee conducted orientation programmes to ensure that the students were aware of all dos and don’ts of examination’s standards and practices. The students were well trained for the online e-assessments using their respective compatible devices.
On the other hand, our faculty members vigilantly invigilated and monitored the students throughout the examination using virtual platforms to confirm that Academic Integrity was maintained throughout by the students. We would like to thank all our MYP 5 students, their parents, and our faculty members for all the cooperation and encouragement received for the smooth execution of the online MYP board e-assessment.