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To enhance their vocabulary, a Spell Bee activity was conducted for students of classes 1 to 5, helping
them to understand commonly misspelt words and to consciously rectify their errors. In line with the
school's Reading Programme, a new Guided Reading Programme was initiated for class 1 students,

where teachers worked with small groups of students with similar reading behaviours and reading levels.

The texts selected were easy enough for students to read with some scaffolding from the teacher,
offering challenges and opportunities for problem-solving.

Swachata Mission was celebrated from 1st to 15th September 2021, with several virtual activities

conducted to promote the values and principles of the mission among the students. On 18 July 2021,

Mandela Day was celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Mr Nelson Mandela, with class 4 and 5
students being taught about his life and legacy. The Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat program paired
Maharashtra and Odisha, highlighting the cultural similarities and diversities between the two states.

As part of the celebration, various activities were conducted such as inter-house debates, poetry

recitation, essay writing, poster making, and more.

A session was conducted to educate students about the importance of health and hygiene, including
the significance of eating a healthy, balanced diet and maintaining good hygiene. To help students

understand promotional strategies in marketing through advertisements, an Ad Mad Show activity was

conducted for classes 4 and 5. The Young Einstein Quiz was also conducted to arouse curiosity and
Primary education is a crucial stage in a child's development as it lays the foundation for their future
encourage experimentation and exploration among students.
learning and growth. At Reliance Foundation School, Koparkhairane, we aim to provide a rich and

nurturing environment where children can feel safe, secure, and confident while learning and
In conclusion, the academic year 2021-22 was a challenging one but despite that, the students and staff
developing a range of skills.
of Reliance Foundation School, Koparkhairane, made the best of the situation and continued to learn

and grow together. The school remains committed to providing the best possible education and
The academic year 2021-22 saw the teaching-learning process take place through online mode initially,
environment for the students, ensuring they are well-equipped to face the challenges of
but by the end of the year, circumstances allowed for the partial reopening of the school and a hybrid
the future.
mode of education was successfully executed. Weekly school assemblies were held as a platform for
students to showcase their talent and public speaking skills, with each class given a theme to prepare a

video on. The recorded videos were compiled into a program and shown to all students through the
MST class link.

Arts education plays a crucial role in a child's development at Reliance Foundation School,
Koparkhairane. The students were actively engaged in various art and craft activities such as Mask

Making, Basket Decoration, and Best Out of Waste. The celebration of Earth Day helped spread
awareness among the students about the importance of conserving the environment and the need to

work together for its betterment. A session was conducted with storytelling and experience-sharing
activities, along with a Show and Tell activity that was thoroughly enjoyed by the students.

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