Manthan School Newsletter

Surjeet Singh - Principal

Surjeet Singh

Principal
MA | M Sc. | M Ed.

Principal's Editorial

Dear Manthan Family,
Greetings!

Learning is a journey of continuous improvement at Manthan, where we encourage our students to take ownership of their learning. We are committed to developing the knowledge, understanding and lifelong skills of our students to ensure their success, both in school and beyond. The last couple of months were full of incredible achievements by our students and I wish to congratulate them on their myriad successes.  

In the realm of academic excellence, 3 of our students were awarded the esteemed World Topper Awards in 4 subjects for their outstanding performance in the IGCSE exams. Their dedication and hard work inspire us all, and we are expecting even better results this year. Language, Science and Mathematical prowess were on display with a Gold Medal award in the Hindi Olympiad along with thirty Gold Medals in the SOF International English Olympiad. Additionally, our students’ success in the Aryabhata Ganit Challenge – 2023 showcases their exceptional talent in Mathematics. 

Our students did equally well in sports too. Team Manthan finished third in the ILOS – ISP Chess Masters competition in the Senior School category. Our student, Mohit, will represent Manthan in the Under-14 District-level Cricket tournament and Sohan participated at the national level for the Telangana state U-19 Basketball team. These achievements demonstrate our students’ dedication to sportsmanship and teamwork.

Our commitment to community impact shines through with four of our projects under the ISP Changemakers Programme receiving financial support to continue their impactful community outreach initiatives.

We are immensely proud of our students’ achievements, and we celebrate each one of their successes. We will continue our efforts to make the next school year an extraordinary one for our dear students and are eager to welcome them back to school when the new session begins on Monday, March 18, 2024.

Looking forward to a wonderful year ahead!

Surjeet Singh
Principal – Manthan School

Highlights Of The Month

Avanish Doki – CCMB

High School student, Avanish, was among the 25 successful students who were selected for interning at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) Young Innovators Programme 2024, out of a pool of over 300 applicants. The training spanned 12 days during which he shadowed scientists and studied topics ranging from fundamental plant and human biology to advanced topics like biophysics, bioinformatics, and stem cell technology. It served as an introduction to a plethora of new ideas and scientific innovations.
Avanish has come back from the internship having forged numerous friendships with peers from different schools and looks forward to fostering enjoyable collaborations in the future.

T – Hub Visit

High school commerce students visited T Hub (Technology Hub), an innovation intermediary and an incubation cell for start-ups that effectively meets start up needs and accelerates their innovation journey. The session provided our learners with opportunities to interact with founders of various start-ups such as 90heal, which has launched a mobile app for the mental well-being of the students. This trip allowed an insight into how T Hub helps start-ups in gaining access to superior technology and talent.

Updates From Across The School

Field Trips

Eco Park –  A day of fun with friends in the sun was what Grade 6 learners enjoyed when they went on a field trip to Eco Park, Gandipet. The backdrop of the serene Gandipet Lake and the vibrant greenery of the park energised our learners on a cold morning as they climbed trees, played ball and had a great time together.

Amrabad Grade 7 visited the Amrabad Tiger Reserve sprawling over five districts – Kurnool, Prakasam, Guntur, Nalgonda and Mahabubnagar. Learners explored the reserve on Safari Jeeps and spotted Sambar deer, wild boars, several species of monkeys, wild dogs, peacocks and several other beautiful birds. They enjoyed the mesmerising views from the top at the Farhabad Viewpoint and also trekked through the thick forest of Nallamalla under the guidance of the Forest education officer. Hands-on art activities and games created an enriching experience for the learners who will remember this trip for a long time.

Pondicherry – Excited 8th graders went on a school trip to explore India’s diverse cultural tapestry while visiting Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry. They explored the varied architecture of temples, churches and monuments in these places which included visiting Krishna’s Butter Ball, a massive natural rock balanced precariously on a slope, in Mahabalipuram. Pondicherry was a wonderful mix of quaint French colonial architecture, vibrant markets, charming cafés along with the serene Aurobindo Ashram and the Matrimandir. A visit to Auroville, an experimental township dedicated to human unity and spiritual progress, allowed students to witness a unique community living in harmony with nature. En route to Chennai, they visited Crocodile Bank, and enjoyed themselves at the Queensland Adventure Park. The beaches of Pondicherry and Chennai were perfect spaces to wind down.

This trip created a deeper understanding of history, art, and spirituality in the learners who have come back with experiences that broaden their horizons and foster a sense of unity and appreciation for the rich heritage of India.

Manthan Mavericks

Future Pathways

University Fair

Manthan hosted over 20 prestigious Indian universities offering diverse programmes in Arts & Humanities, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine, and Pure Sciences at the recent University Fair. Participating universities included FLAME University, O. P Jindal University, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, GITAM University, Mahindra University, Vidyashilp University, Indian School of Hospitality and Vellore Institute of Technology, to name a few. Students attending the fair had an opportunity to interact with the several university representatives and get an understanding of the requirements and application process involved. University fairs stand as one among many initiatives undertaken by the school to ensure that students are well-prepared and equipped to successfully navigate their future pathways with confidence.

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