ENGLISH AND VISUAL ARTS WEEK

(17th JULY - 22nd JULY 2023)

Theme: UKETAMO

14th July, 2023

‘Art is a language that many people can understand but few can speak.’

Dear Parents,
Greetings from the Suncity Family!
The school has encouraged and focused on attaining Subject wise learning outcomes and applying their
learning in real-life situations. Implementation of competency-based education is also made possible through
integrated subject learning, to promote reflection, critical thinking, initiation, self - direction and other 21st
century skills.
Keeping with the methodology of integration of subjects, we plan to celebrate the English and Visual Arts
Week from 17th-22nd July, 2023. Since, Art unlocks the door of learning, multiple oratorical and language
enhancement activities have been planned for the week integrating them with Visual Arts, Sustainable
Development Goals, and our yearly theme of ‘Uketamo’. This will act as a positive catalyst to develop their
language skills and concurrently enhancement of their artistic skills too. To incorporate the element of
beyond-the classroom learning experience for the students, we plan to take Grades I-II to watch a movie
show; and Grades III-IV to visit the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi on Saturday, 22nd July
2023.
To ensure that our children derive the maximum benefit from this exercise we seek your cooperation. Do
encourage your ward to participate in the activities planned for this week. The schedule for the same is
appended below.
Looking forward to enthusiastic participation from all our students!
With warm regards,

Nandita Mathur
Head of School
 Schedule for English and Visual Arts Week
(Classes I to IV)
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE—
DATE ACTIVITY
Monday,
17th July, 2023 CLASS ASSEMBLY BY GRADE II B
‘COLOURS OF CREATIVITY’
Every painting tells a unique story, and each
brushstroke reflects an artist's imagination.
Integrating the two worlds of English and
Art, the students of grade II B will enact,
explore the power of the words and marvel at
visual masterpieces enthralled by storytelling
in the special Class Assembly to be
conducted on Monday, 17th July 2023.

Tuesday, COMPETITION FOR CLASSES I & II:-

18th JULY, 2023
IntRA-CLASS VERBAL LInGuIStIC EVEnt

We as parents and teachers must

encourage our children to discover
beauty in everything and everyone
that surrounds us. Based on this
philosophy of ‘Uketamo’, the
children will share a story or a
poem about a friend/pet/family
member whom they find unique and admirable.
Each participant will get 2 minutes for his/her
act. Children can carry any one prop that they
wish to use to support their performance. The
children may also be dressed in costumes
appropriate for the act. (Parents are advised to
avoid hiring costumes, instead encourage and
help your ward to dress up in a creatively
homemade costume.)

*Kindly refer to the CIRCULAR uploaded on 9th

June 2023 for more details.

ACTIVITY FOR CLASS III & IV:-

WORD ARt
The activity is centered on WORD ART, a form
of visual representation using words or
typography to create artistic compositions. In
 this activity, children will learn to create
fascinating animals and other objects using
letters of the alphabet. The main focus is on
integrating artistic skills with learning letter
formation.
Under the guidance of the Arts mentor,
students will be taught how to arrange letters,
words, or phrases in creative and visually
appealing ways. They will use sheets provided
to them to create their artwork.
(Students will bring their own colours for the
activity.)
Through this activity, children will explore
creativity while simultaneously learning
important language skills.

Wednesday, ACTIVITY FOR CLASS I –IV :-

19th JULY , 2023
ARt APPRECIAtIOn MODuLE FOR KIDS !

Art helps create understanding of the world

around us. Art is an essential part of cultures
across the globe because it allows us to be open
to new ideas and experiences thus leading to
acceptance of or in other words ‘UKETAMO’.
An Art Appreciation module will be shown to
the students. This activity will help acquaint the
children with many of the most respected and
well-known artists from around the world by
observing their beautiful works of art which we
have curated for our children to study

BOOK EXHIBItIOn
The students will be taken to see the books displayed in the
BOOK EXHIBITION which will be put up for their benefit.
The books will be on display during these three days: 19th
July to 21st July 2023.The children will get an opportunity to
browse through and select books which they would like to
purchase, if they so wish. The children may bring money to
purchase books of their choice. (Children must not carry
more than Rs. 500/- on any given day. The money should be
in an envelope stapled in their almanacs.)

Thursday - Friday
20th -21st July, 2023 ACTIVITY FOR CLASS I & II :-
CALLIGRAPHY FOR KIDS
An introductory workshop for the students of
Grades I & II, on the technique of writing
artistically and beautifully, will be conducted for
 the students. This will be followed by allowing
the students to practice calligraphy and hone
their fine motor skills.

COMPETITION FOR CLASS III & IV :-

IKEBAnA (FLOWER ARRAnGEMEnt)

COMPEtItIOn
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging is
a subtle, and sophisticated method of arranging
flowers. Ikebana is an art in Japan in the same
sense that painting and sculpture are arts
elsewhere. It is counted as one of the three
classical Japanese arts of refinement, along
with kōdō for incense appreciation
and chadō for tea and the tea ceremony.
It is believed that practice of flower arranging
leads a person to become more patient and
tolerant of differences in nature and in life,
providing relaxation in mind, body and soul,
and allowing a person to identify with beauty in
all art forms.

Students of Grades III & IV will participate in an

IKEBANA Flower arrangement competition.

The students will be required to bring all

material required for creating an Ikebana
composition (vase, flowers, twigs, leaves, any
decorative element etc.)
NOTE: The students should remember that in
Ikebana- “less is more”!

Saturday
22nd July,2023 EDuCAtIOnAL OutInG
FOR CLASS I & II :-
MOVIE EXCURSION
Movies can help to develop children's cognitive
skills, such as developing logical and reasoning
skills through visual and auditory processes.
Movies bring up many conversation scenes that
can help introduce children to a lot of
vocabulary and pronunciation.
Students will be taken to watch the movie –
‘Super Mario Bros.’ to stimulate their learning
beyond the textbooks. The movie is the third-
highest-grossing animated film in history. It is
based on a whirlwind adventure through the
Mushroom Kingdom. Through this journey, we
meet a cast of familiar, lovable characters,
ultimately uniting together to defeat the power-
hungry villain, Bowser.

Kindly also note-

 The school timings will be from 0900
hours to 1400 hours.
 Buses will ply as per these timings.
 Children will be served breakfast in the
morning at school. However, children
may carry their water bottles and snacks
if so desired.
 Children will also be provided popcorn
and juice at the PVR.
 It is mandatory for all students to be
dressed in the proper regular school
uniform and carry their ID-Cards.
We request you to fill up the consent form
attached along with this mail and submit to
the Class teacher on or before Tuesday,
18th July 2023. Kindly also send Rs.275/-
as payment for the movie ticket.
(Do note that the teacher will send an
acknowledgment note in the almanac for
the payment and consent form received.)
Please note that it will not be possible for us
to accept any payment made after this date.

FOR CLASS III & IV :-

EDuCAtIOnAL OutInG
National Gallery of Modern Art
The National Gallery of Modern Arts (NGMA) is
a haven for art lovers in our country. It
preserves paintings and other artistic pieces
dating back to the 1850s. NGMA, Delhi is
located at Jaipur House, Shershan Road. It was
established on March 29, 1954, by the Indian
Government. The gallery helps people to
connect the works of modern art with their vital
passions of the human spirit.

Kindly also note-

 The school timings will be from 0900
hours to 1400 hours.
 Buses will ply as per these timings.
 Children will be served breakfast in the
morning. However, children may carry
 their water bottles and snacks if so
desired.
 It is mandatory for all students to be
dressed in the proper regular school
uniform and carry their ID-Cards.
We request you to fill up the consent form
attached along with this mail and submit to
the Class teacher on or before Monday,
17th July 2023.
(Do note that the teacher will send an
acknowledgment note in the almanac for
the consent form received.)

Please note that it will not be possible for us to

accept any consent form after this date.

Kindly note that a book exhibition will be organized in school. The books will be on display
during these three days: 19th July to 21st July 2023. The children may bring money to purchase
books of their choice. (Children must not carry more than Rs. 500/- on any given day. The
money should be in an envelope stapled in their almanacs.)

We hope that our children have a very enjoyable and educative English & Visual Arts Week.
Thank you.
With warm regards,
English and Visual Arts Team

CONSENT FORM (GRADES I-II)

I, ______________________ , consent to send my ward __________________ , of class ___sec __

to Star Mall, sec-30, Gurgaon for a movie show ‘Super Mario Bros.’, on Saturday, 22nd
July 2023.

Force Majeure clause applies.

Link: https://www.contractology.com/force-majeure-clause.html

Parent’s Name :_________________________ Mobile no. ______________

Parent’s Signature: ___________________ Date:____________
 CONSENT FORM (GRADES III-IV)

I, ______________________ , consent to send my ward __________________ , of class ___sec__

to the National Gallery of Modern Art, Jaipur House, Shershah Road, New Delhi,
on Saturday, 22nd July 2023.

Force Majeure clause applies.

Link: https://www.contractology.com/force-majeure-clause.html

Parent’s Name :_________________________ Mobile no. ______________

Parent’s Signature: ___________________ Date:____________