The March 2007 ICSE and ISC results at a glance – Subject Toppers.
ICSE (Class X)

ISC (Class XII)

S. No. Name of the Student Subject Percentage (%) 1 Aditya Deshbandhu English 88 2 Sudeep Chandra EED 98 3 Nikhil Pradeep Salve Hindi 86 4 Sai Madhuri Hindi 86 5 Yogesh Kumar Telugu 78 6 Thummala Vamshi Telugu 78 7 Nikhil Pradeep Salve Physics 80 8 Aditya Deshbandhu Chemistry 83 9 Sudeep Chandra Chemistry 83 10 Ramaswamy Akula Chemistry 83 11 Thummala Vamshi Commerce 88 12 Sa Rajashree Accounts 83 13 Sai Madhuri Economics 80 14 Abhishek Kurapati Mathematics 99 15 Nikhil Pradeep Salve Mathematics 99 16 Shashwat Singh Mathematics 99 Note : Out of 7 students from the ISC stream who had taken up Mathematics, 3 scored 99 % and the remaining 4 students secured 98 %. ISC Topper : Nikhil Pradeep Salve : 83.83%

INSERVICE TRAINING WORKSHOPS–ATTENDED BY TEACHERS Between Jun. to Oct. 07.

S. No. Date Venue Organisers Subjects Tr. Reps. From Abhyasa Topic of the workshop 1 12th Jul.07 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Jubilee Hills. The Energy and Resource Institute TERI Climatic changes across the globe - its impact on life Mrs.Urvashi Mrs. Harsha Jani The responsibility of each citizen towards the environment – A journey through case studies. 2 18th Aug. Vidyaranya High School for Boys & Girls Association of ICSE/ISC Schools Class IX & XEnglish Hindi Physics Geography Environme-ntal Education Mr. Kanthi Kiran Mr. SN Singh Mr. Revan Siddappa Mrs. rvashi Miss. Puja Kumari Tips related to the subject and details of evaluation scheme as expected by the Council. Discussion of the previous years Board Paper Primary SchoolEnglish Maths Mrs Annie Supriya MrS.Rama Chandra Murthy Adopting many activities to make learning more meaningful of and fun. Tips on making the class vibrant with colourful teaching aids 3 12th Sept.07 Pendekanti Law college, Chikkadpalli CFBT Social Studies Mrs. Urvashi Mrs. RaziaJaffer Mrs. Harsha Jani Importance of time management reading instructions well through a fun worksheet, new subject related games. 4 19th Sept.07     Maths Mr. Tirupathi Reddy Mr.S.RamaChandra Murthy Mr. Rambabu Importance of activity – oriented teaching to make mathematics more easy. Note : Out of 7 students from the ISC stream who had taken up Mathematics, 3 scored 99 % and the remaining 4 students secured 98 %. ISC Topper : Nikhil Pradeep Salve : 83.83%

This comprehensive format comprises of 4 major areas viz. Lesson Planning, Teaching Effectiveness, Post teaching evaluation and teacher’s involvement in school programmes. Teachers get incentives based on the scores they achieve. The teacher toppers are awarded with certificates of recognition.

Inter - School Literary Fest – A roaring success :
A convergence of students and teachers from some of the best schools in the twin cities took place at the Abhyasa Residential Public School campus at Toopran on 18th July 2007 as a prolific event of the language fest 2007. The prominent schools like Hyderabad Public School, St. Ann’s High School, Geetanjali Senior School, Nasr School, Geetanjali Devashala, Sherwood Public School and Rama Devi Public School had taken active participation.

In the haven of pure natural surroundings and aromatic atmosphere, the visitors relished the gathering. A very warm hearted welcome and hospitable hosting really touched the guests. It was complimented by several programs.

The language fest signified the importance of linguistics and communication in day – to – day life. It also opened the doors for exchange of ideas, information and cordial gestures among the meritorious schools.

The programme in its entirety consisted of several pageantic cultural items, competitions and a healthy interaction between the students and teachers. Though, it was basically a set of competitive events between the different schools, the impressive performances by Abhyasa School children totally gave it a face of splendid cultural event. Skits, songs and theaterical pieces were presented in such a professional style that the spectacle became an expression of gratitude towards language.

The immaculate presentation of “Mohini Bhasmasura” episode happening at Sri Krishnadevarayas durbar left the audience at the edge of their seats. They also relished the devotional songs embodied by children in Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and Laxmana’s costumes.

The English cultural program typified the changes and trends set over five hundred years in the language. The dialogue – recording, presentation and costume – set were unquestionable.

Surely, there were also several competitions among the students such as essay writing debates, puppet show etc., to elevate the standards of character, confidence and creativity, the qualities which are the mission and vision of Abhyasa Residential Public School. The puppet show competition was a highlight in which the latent treasure of creativity in students was explored and presented in its best.

Summing it up one would definitely hold such a colorful event in depths of his memory for a life time and enlighten the rest of community and man kind

LITERARY FEST 2007-08 - RESULTS

Name of the winner, class and School S. No. Name of the event 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 1 Mono acting – Telugu Ashwintha – V, Gitanjali Devishala Satish Yeshwanth – X, Abhyasa Residential Public School Apurva K – VIII, Sherwood Public School 2 Poem Recitation – Telugu Pranav – IX, Abhyasa Residential Public School Surya Teja – VIIIGitanjali Devshala Satya Abhiram – IX, Abhyasa Residential Public School 3 Story telling – Hindi Namrata Agarwal – VI, St.Ann’s High School Krishna – VI, Abhyasa Residential Public School Jagrati Khandelwal-VI, St.Ann’s High School 4 Patriotic Song – Hindi (Solo) Vaishnavi, St.Josephs Public School Anvesha.C, Hyderabad Public School, --------- 5 Puppet Show Abhyasa Residential Public School St.Josephs Public School Sherwood Public School 6 Debate Priyanjali Vedula, St.Joseph’s Public School Aparna A – IX, Hyderabad Public School -----

National Level Competitive Tests:

ASSET Test conducted for all students at Abhyasa
Abhyasa, in association with Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd. conducted the ASSET – Assessment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing – in the areas of English, Maths and Sciences, across classes. This test is a diagnostic test that helps students find their strengths and weakness and develop an understanding of the subjects, not just the ability to recall. This test also helps in developing the problem – solving ability of the child. A follow up of this test will be a 2 day workshop where the outcomes of this test will be discussed and results will be interpreted and a guidance to teachers will be given about how to help the students in the specific areas of weakness, on the 10th and 11th of December, 2007.

The other competitive test conducted was the National Graphic Championship on 27th September, 2007 wherein 160 students participated. Analytical and reasoning-based questions related to Computer Science were asked. This Olympiad was organised by Computer Literary Foundation – New Delhi.

Field Trips :
The teaching - learning process at Abhyasa is made interesting by giving the students a first – hand experience in understanding and appreciating the need for learning various concepts across Subjects, Field Trips.

Details of Field Trips Undertaken across Classes

Class Date Places of visit Details IV to V 22-09-07 Birla Planetarium, Birla Science Museum, Coca Cola and Nutrine chocolate factory at Industrial development area – Bollaram. Knowledge of planets after the show at the planetarium and the subsequent hands –on-experience at the Science Museum helped students thoroughly. A journey through the Jurassic era at the Dinasorium enamoured students.The industrial visit to the makers of the favorite products for children viz. Soft drinks and Chocolates, left the students spell bound.Recycling of waste and pollution control measures adopted by these industries were also understood by the students. VI 21-09-07 Kondapur Museum, Manjira Water Barrage, Crocodile Park, Sugar Factory. Learning about the pottery, Neolithic tools, progress of man struggle for existence during the Neolithic age, study about ornaments iron implements, a collection of some early time stones sculptures unearthed during excavations by locals at Kondapur during the year 1973 – 74 and placed at the Kondapur Museum near Sanga Reddy helped students appreciate the study of History.An insight into purification of water through sedimentation filtration and chlorination process at Manjeera Water Barrage before the drinking water is finally pumped for people to use in the twin cities enlightened the students.The generation of power at the mini-power plant at the sugar cane factory near Sanga Reddy and an insight into the various processes in the production of Sugar also left them spell bound. VII 13-09-07 Birla TempleBirla Science and Pre-historic MuseumSeven Tombs or Qutb Shahi TombGolconda Fort and the light and Sound Show Importance of archeology, importance of the study of relics.Appreciate the architecture during the rule of Qutb Shahi Kings.Understand the History of the fort and the story of the kings during the light and sound show.Integrating concepts of math related to time and distance and unitary method by calculating the cost of the trip and the cost incurred per student were the out comes of this trip. VIII 24-09-07 Pchampadu DamNirmal Cottage Industries Understand about generation of hydro-electricity, irrigation, water pollution – generated by the hydro-electric power station.Appreciate the efforts and skills of the artisans, understand the hardships and efforts of the craftsmen, through interaction at the Nirmal Cottage Industry was what the students gained during their trip. IX 19-09-07 Nagarjuna Sagar Dam Nagarjuna Konda – Museum.Ethithapothala Falls To understand the advantages of the construction of the dam, appreciate the exhibits at the museum related to Buddhism depicting Buddha’s stages of life i.e. from birth to death, different tools used by Paraeolithic, Misolithic, Neolithic chalcolithic and Bronze age people and style of Brahmi script and Pali language, know about the Chaitya, Vihara and Stupa were the objectives of this trip. X 28-09-07 Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Century Matresses At Dr. Reddy’s Labs.Study about purchasing, warehousing, laboratory testing and production.Understand about Human Resource Management.Appreciate the efforts of water re-cycling.At Century MatressesUnderstand production process.Understand Marketing strategies and value of human resource. XI & XII 14-09-07 National Institute for Rural Development.Seminar by Project Director Integrating Biology and Environmental Education.Understand the need to build various types of houses using different materials, their durability.Understand the essence of Green revolution, Sustainable agriculture, Tissue culture, Bio-pesticides, Vermiform composting medicinal plants, re-cycling of paper and cloth, preparation of natural dyes from plant parts like stem and roots.

M.Chaitanya attends the International Astronautical Congress 2007:

M. Chaitanya of Class XII attended the 58th International Astronautical Congress 2007 from 24 to 28 September. The theme of congress being “Touching Humanity” space for improving the quality of life at HICC(Hyderabad International Convention Centre).

She was fortunate to listen and interact with luminaries like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam,Former Hon’ble President of India, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Shri Prithviraj Chauvan, Honourable Union Minister of State (PM’s Office), Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, Chairman-ISRO and President, Astronautical Society of India (ASI), Dr. James V.Zimmerman, President-International Astronautical Federation, Prof. Edward C. Stone, President – International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), Dr. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana, President International Institute of Space Law (IISL) and a galaxy of Chiefs of Global Space Agencies, Space Scientists and Technocrats.

Veena Venugopal
Vice-Principal (Academics)