Primary

The journey started with prayers followed by their favourite song ‘Wheels of the bus’ and other songs. The children were happy to look around and observe the surroundings.They were shown the traffic signal, other vehicles, etc.

We began our new academic year by instilling in the students that each child is special and has his own unique identity .Class I students made their own School Identity cards and shared  instant visual identification for teachers and staff.

Easter is  celebrated  to mark the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We see lots of symbols of new life at Easter, especially Eggs, Chick's, Flowers and Rabbits. Craft activity  was conducted for the students  of  standard 1st to 4th.

In a dynamic class environment, students of Class 2 engaged in a captivating sun-themed activity inspired by the poem "The Sun." Through hands-on exploration and creative expression, they joyfully immersed themselves in learning about the sun's significance in our lives.

It was once said "A day at the beach restores the soul".  The students of Class 2 had a rejuvenating outing to Varca Beach. Field trips in nature help the students to develop a deeper appreciation and respect towards our environment. It also helps develop social and interactive skills. The students immensely enjoyed playing in [...]

To love and be loved is the greatest happiness. This Valentine's Day an activity was conducted to provide Class 2 children with a fun and creative outlet to celebrate love, friendship, and kindness in a wholesome and inclusive environment. The students created beautiful 3D Hearts out of paper to present to their loved ones. They [...]

"Class 5 students twinkle with creativity as they engage in a festive star-making activity, crafting unique and dazzling stars to illuminate their classroom with holiday cheer."

Snowman is an iconic symbol of Christmas. Students of class 4 made a snowman as a fun filled activity for Christmas.

PTA association conducted 'Good touch and Bad touch' session for Class IV students.

Students of Class I D conducted an assembly on "Teamwork" which helped children understand the value of teamwork.

An igloo making activity was conducted for the budding students of class II.  

Save the Earth activity was conducted for the students of class IV. The students showcased beautiful ideas using paper plates.  

Students of class 1E conducted an assembly on "Cellphone - a good or a bad gadget".  

A fruit basket activity was organised for students of class 1 to improve their fine motor skills and hand-and-eye coordination.  

English Poetry Recitation Competition was organised for the students of class I.  

Albanee once said "Let your good deeds be like rain.Drop a little everywhere.".  On 2nd February  2023, the students of Class 1 B presented an assembly on the theme, 'Garden of Good Deeds'. The assembly commenced with the school pledge and school song, followed up by an enlightening thought of the day.  Prayerful ambience was [...]

The students of class I C conducted an assembly on the topic "Save our planet Earth- say no to plastic".  

Poetry is the core of literature. To spread the fragrance of poetry amongst the students, Konkani Poetry Recitation Competition was organised for the students of class 2. The students enjoyed the beauty of expression, thought, feeling and rhyme.  

Leaf prints are fun and easy crafts for children. As an added bonus you get two activities in one -  take a nature walk and collect leaves of shapes and sizes. The students of  Class 3 enthusiastically performed a leaf printing activity and created different designs with the leaves. During the activity they observed different shapes, [...]

Students of class III made a First Aid Kit in the class with various medical items and learnt basic first aid skills that can be administered with proper care and guidance.

A special assembly on ' Bakri Eid' or ' Eid al Adha was conducted with great pomp and gaiety by the students of class 2A. The class wore a festive look with students performing with their colourful attires.The assembly highlighted the significance of Bakri Eid among the muslim brethren across the world.It was followed by [...]

One of the most famous of all Goan festivals, 'São João' is pompously celebrated every year on 24th June dedicated to St. John The Baptist. The primary section of Manovikas English Medium school celebrated the São João festival on 23rd June 2023 with a lot of enthusiasm and gusto. All the students were seen walking to class with bags [...]

A field trip was organised for the students of Class 2  at KOCL Farm in Nuvem .The farm had variety of livestock including domestic animals and diversity of exotic fruit plants. It was a very informative experience for the students. They enjoyed their splendid Day out..

School outing is each and every child's  most loved dream and cherished memory . Students of class 1 were taken for a fun-filled outing to a lovely park next to the Alex Church in Curtorim. The children had an amazing time playing on the rides, climbing up the slides and swinging on the swings. This [...]

An adorable paper fan Easter Bunny activity. Easter is celebrated every year to mark the joyous occasion of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Legend has it that the Easter Bunny lays, decorates and hides eggs for good children, as they are also a symbol of new life. Keeping with the fervour and cheer of the [...]

With the summer heat soaring,everybody needs a refreshing drink. To replenish our body with some cool beverage,the students of Class 3 had a 'Falooda-Making' activity. The students loved making the falooda with the guidance of their teacher and had fun learning about the benefits of the new ingredient sabja seeds. The activity ended on a [...]

Easter is a major festival which is celebrated by the Christians all over the world. It is celebrated to commemorate the resurrection of Lord Jesus. The students of class 1 enjoyed colouring their  bunny glasses and learning about Easter.

Easter Bunny Activity - Class 4 Easter Bunny, is one of the most recognisable symbols of Easter. Students of class 4 enthusiastically participated in the Easter Bunny pen holder making activity. The activity boosted their creative skills. The students enjoyed doing the fun-filled activity.

Easter is known as a time to celebrate the end of the Lenten season and the resurrection of Jesus . For young kids especially, Easter also means candy and eggs full of treats from the mystical and magical Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter. With a dash of [...]

Young minds love working on collages as it unleashes their creativity. A collage making activity was organised for class 3. Students were provided with a picture of a giraffe. Using coloured papers through tearing, gluing and assembling method they created the real life version of a giraffe. This activity also encouraged them to share some [...]

A visit to the Naval Aviation Museum An outing to the Naval Aviation Museum was organised for the students of class 4. The Naval Aviation museum showcased the rich history and legacy of Indian Naval Aviation. The students were mesmerised with the exhibit halls and display Rooms housing various artefacts, memorabilia and other naval assets [...]

The name tag activity conducted on 31st March'23 for std 1, was an icebreaker for our students. It gave them a sense of variety of name based identities that students bring to the classroom. Although it is a difficult task for our students to get to know each other's names, this activity seemed to keep [...]

Known for its amazingly sweet and juicy appeal,Watermelon is an amazing fruit packed with all vitamins.The school hosted a special watermelon day for the students of class 1 and 2 to promote healthy eating.Students learnt about nutrition,participated in educational and  fun activities and of course enjoyed some delicious watermelon.

A Fancy Dress Competition not only blends learning with fun but also develops confidence in students by giving them an opportunity to speak in front of their own classmates. To celebrate this fun filled learning activity, children of class 2 participated in a Fancy Dress Competition in February 2023. The medium could not limit to [...]

Creativity allows people to be effective" Mask making competition was organized for the students of Class 4 on 3rd February 2023. A very creative presentation was showcased by the talented artists, while preparing splendid masks using different decorative materials. Little hands with imaginative minds came together in a creative burst of energy and the stupendous [...]

Love.. Love.. Love..Showering  love everywhere ❤ Students of class 1E  conducted an assembly that celebrated the true essence of love  on 14th of February 2023 on the theme 'Valentine's Day'. They emphasized on the importance  of spreading love  and appreciating our loved ones through small gestures and loving words. They showcased the immense love one [...]

Camps allow students to learn to socialize and understand the importance of tolerence and empathy. An overnight camp was conducted for students of class  4 on 3rd February 2023. The exuberant learners zeolously participated and showcased their diligence towards each of the planned activities. They played various games, solved crosswords, participated in a treasure hunt, [...]

Albanee once said "Let your good deeds be like rain.Drop a little everywhere.".  On 2nd February  2023, the students of Class 1 B presented an assembly on the theme, 'Garden of Good Deeds'. The assembly commenced with the school pledge and school song, followed up by an enlightening thought of the day.  Prayerful ambience was [...]

Morning assembly brings the school together as a family.It plays an incredible role to develop a feeling of affiliation and unity among students. It also aids to develop a sense of identity and loyalty to the school. The students of class 1C conducted the morning assembly on the theme ‘Love Mother Nature ‘. The assembly [...]

Class Assembly on the theme Friendship -1D Truly great friends are hard to find , difficult to leave and impossible to forget! It is well said ! "A friend in need is a friend indeed".Keeping this thought in mind ,std 1D had their assembly on the theme friendship.The importance of having a true friend was [...]

We stared in awe, gazed in wonder, saw the mighty waves thunder, as the students of class 2 had an amazing outing at Varca beach.  The scenic beauty, calm quite breeze and hustling waves beguiled our little ones. They spent their day playing with beach toys,  building sand castles, running behind tiny crabs as they [...]

PARIKSHA PE CHARCHA 2023, from the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Students of Std IX, X & XI must participate in the ONLINE CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION through the link given below: https://innovateindia.mygov.in/ppc-2023/ Last date for submission of the online creative writing competition is 30th December 2022. In continuation of the same a QUESTION FRAMING [...]

Of all the animals in the zoo, I am the tallest.  That is true. With excellent eye sight,  a very few knew. The students of class 2 had their hands over an activity for the month of November that helped brush their memory through shapes, it's faces, edges and corners The activity also highlighted types [...]

Music binds our soul, hearts and emotions. It cheers the spirit and lightens the heart. The students of class 3 did take us to a world where music was the language. To bring out the singing talents of students, Konkani singing competition was organised for the students of class 3 on 28th and 30th November [...]

Elocution plays an important role in the formation, articulation and pronunciation of speech . It helps students to exhibit their oratory skills. Elocution competitions help students to develop their self-expression and confidence. Students of class 4 participated in an English elocution competition on 18th October. The topics were :  1) Foods I dislike.  2) A [...]

Children’s Day is to celebrate “Childhood”. Children are loved by one and all. They win our hearts with their innocent smiles. To make this day memorable and a fun filled one the Primary section celebrated Children's day on 14th November with great enthusiasm. Teachers entertained the students with dance performances and melodious songs. The spot prizes were [...]

The festival of lights is just around the corner and there is much excitement that can be felt in the air. The  word ‘Diwali’ means a row of Lights. It is a time filled with light and love; a time when Indians all over the world celebrate the victory of good over evil. In some [...]

In order to bring out the creative talents of students and celebrate the Festival of Lights in its true spirit,  Diya Decorating Activity was conducted for the students of Class 3. The main objective of this activity was to explore the students’ imagination and creativity. The students participated enthusiastically by displaying their creativity in decorating [...]

Class III & IV Activity - Making a light-up Diwali greetings card using copper tape circuits The students of Class III & Class IV had a fun filled activity session making a light-up Diwali greetings card using copper tape circuits. This practical allows children to create a simple electrical circuit using adhesive copper tape, a [...]

Reading is an exercise for the mind. It helps kids calm down and relax, opening doors of new knowledge to enlighten their minds. Reading improves general knowledge, expands attention span/vocabulary, provides entertainment, helps in focusing better, enhances language proficiency ,boosts the imagination, and has positive neurological and psychological benefits. The goal of organizing Reading Competition [...]

An outing to the Naval Aviation Museum Vasco was organised for students of class 4. This museum contains exhibits that showcase the evolution of the Indian Naval Air Arm over decades. The mind blowing collection of vintage maritime aircrafts mesmerised our students.

Activity on 'Water Conservation' Water is the most important and valuable resource on Earth.It sustains all life.Water is not only important for human beings but for the entire ecosystem. Saving water should be and is the universal responsibility of every human being,living on this Earth. It is truely said "Every drop makes an Ocean" A [...]

The students of class 4B and 4C conducted a special assembly on Dussehra. The assembly commenced with a devotional Ram Bhajan followed by the manifestation of nine avatars of Maa Durga, where the students dressed themselves as each avatar of Maa Durga and gave a dance performance along with dhunachi (bengali dance). A small skit [...]

The Students of class 4 celebrated Gandhi Jayanti on the 4th of October to pay homage to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and also to India's second Prime Minister Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri.  The programme began with one of Gandhiji's famous quote followed by speeches on the life of Mahatma Gandhi and the teachings of [...]

In the month of August 2022 Bouncing Ball competition was conducted for the classes 1st and 2nd and Standing Broad Jump was conducted for classes 3rd and 4th. Bouncing ball activity helps in promoting hand eye co-ordination. It also helps a person to control the ball and also improves rhythm,  balance / ball handling. Standing [...]

Ganapati Bappa Morya... According to Ganesha's tales scripted in Hindu mythology, he is a patron of education, intelligence, art and wisdom. Thus, he can be a remarkable guru to our children. Students of class 3 celebrated this special festival through art. They created beautiful Ganesha paintings based on Mandala Art. Colouring mandalas helped students focus [...]

On the special occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi students of Class 4 made eco friendly pictures of Lord Ganesha using different kinds of leaves flowers etc. Students engaged with nature and displayed their creative skills to celebrate the festive mood. It was a fun loving activity and all the students participated with enthusiasm and radiance... Ganpati [...]

Ganesh Chaturthi Activity The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi also know as Vinayak Chaturthi is a Hindu  festival celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country. A 10 day festival is held where clay sculptures of the God are installed in temples and homes. On the last day of the celebration, Ganesha idol is immersed in [...]

If your children are excited about Indian festivals, you can teach them more about the Ganpati celebration through Ganesh Chaturthi activities for kids. Activities are a great way to introduce children to festivals and traditions. Creative activities help improve their imagination and thinking skills. As a result, children can make better connections between the things [...]

Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive and widely used effective mode of communication' Inorder to instill love for poetry and develop recital skill, an English Poetry Recitation Competition was conducted for the students of Class 4 on 25th August 2022. The students enthusiastically participated in the competition as they got an opportunity to exhibit [...]

Book marks are every reader's trusty friend placed over and over again inside the pages of the books.Along with being useful,they can also be pretty fun and engaging - essentially the designs inspire reader's to want to use them. To infuse the idea,the Book mark Making Competition was organized for the students of Class 2. [...]

Ishita Colaso had participated for B.P.S ALL GOA MAJOR RANKING TABLE TENNIS  TOURNAMENT  Organized by B.P.S SPORTS CLUB In Association with GOA TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION AND SPORTS AUTHORITY OF GOA  which was held from 12th August to 15 August 2022 at SAG INDOOR STADIUM,FATORDA MARGAO GOA. Ishita  had participated in all the categories. under 11 [...]

Every year 15th August is a day to remember! It was on this day, years back in 1947, our country India got its freedom from the British rule. This year marks the 75 years of India's freedom.To bring a feeling of patriotism among the young students, a sponge dabbing activity on a outine of a [...]

*Rakhi making activity by class 4* Raksha bandhan or Rakhi is a special occasion to celebrate the virtuous bond of love between a brother and sister which is one of the deepest and noblest of all human emotions. To commemorate this festival a rakhi making activity was organized for the students of Std 4ABCD. Students [...]

"A bond of love, a bond of togetherness. Its a thread that binds our lives and our hearts." Raksha bandhan is a festival that instills a bond between a brother and his sister. To celebrate the festival with more joy and fervour, class 2C and 2D conducted a special assembly wherein the students explained and [...]

Let there be freedom in our mind, soul and body. Faith in our words and pride in our nation. India observes Independence Day on 15th August every year, as our country got it's independence on this day in the year 1947. In commemoration of the occasion of Independence Day, the students of class llA and [...]

Raksha bandhan is a glorious festival celebrated by all the Indians. This festival is also known to increase harmony and peace among the different existing faiths in India. To commemorate this occasion, the festival was celebrated in every class where the girls performed the aarti by tying a Rakhi  and the boys brought wonderful gifts [...]

English Poem Recitation Competition   “Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words ”–Edgar AllanPoe   English poem recitation for students is  a fun way to learn the fundamentals of English language and appreciation of a piece of literature. Beauty is the realm of poetry, children enjoy the beauty of expression, thoughts, feelings, rhyme [...]

Trees play a crucial role in the survival of all living beings on earth.Trees are the best friends of humanity.They are the main source of food for birds and animals.A seed mosaic activity was conducted for the students of class 1 .A mosaic is a type of art in which seeds of various types are [...]

75th Anniversary of Indian Independence or Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an upcoming event, in which the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of India is to be celebrated in India, on 15 August 2022. If you are also wondering how you can celebrate Indian Independence day in 2022, then we here at Manovikas bring you colorful [...]

Ishita Colaso had participated for ROTARY GENO MAJOR RANKING TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT  under the aegis of GOA TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION at Rotary club of Mapusa .The tournament was held on 23rd  July 2022 at Peddem Indoor Stadium Mapusa.  Ishita Colaso has won first place for  Under 11 (Hopes Category) She has won the match with [...]

English Singing Competition – Class IV  An interclass English Singing competition Was held in the month of July, 2022  The competition received a very enthusiastic response from Children, with 47 entries coming in from all four divisions.  Two rounds of auditions were held, after which, 18 students were shortlisted for the Final round.  Each of [...]

A tangram is a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat polygons, called tans, which are put together to form shapes.It helps kids learn geometric terms, strenghtens their basic arithmetic skills and develops stronger problem solving abilities. The students of class 4 created lovely shapes using Tangrams. They showcased their talent by exhibiting their own creativity.

Monoacting competition of Class 4th Monoacting is a very interesting art which involves both acting  as well as intelligence. In order to help students develop and improve their acting and recitation skills the hindi teachers organised a Monoacting competition for the students of class 4th on 26 /7/22. Children were very enthusiastic and showcased their [...]

Pebble Art Paper Weights A painted pebble may seem like a simple activity but painting on items found in nature is lovely for children to explore the natural world around them and a great way to incorporate nature into an art activity. Students of class 3 engaged themselves in lighting up their imagination with the [...]

English Poetry Recitation Competition “ Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive and widely effective mode of saying things.” - Mathew Arnold English poetry recitation competition was organised for the students of Class 3 on 27th July 2022. The young poets enthralled the audience with their articulation and memory skills while reciting poems. It was [...]

In the month of June and July 2022 Skipping Competition was conducted for classes of 1st to 4th std.  Skipping is a full body workout which helps in improving hand to eye coordination. Regular skipping increases stamina and endurance.    The following are the winners of the competition:   CLASS 1  BOYS:  1st Place : [...]

'Umbrella Collage Activity'  The rainy season is the best and by far the most-awaited season of the year. After a long and harsh summer, it comes as a much-sought respite for humans and animals alike. Everyone loves rain; the creatures, as well as nature itself, seems to admire its arrival. From peacocks swaying in the [...]

'Handprint Family Tree Activity' A family forms the foundation of an individual. Our family helps us grow into wonderful human beings. The effects of a great family can be felt for generations through the traditions,mannerisms and habits. It is said "The love of a family is life's greatest blessing". The influence of our family is [...]

A model helps to clarify thinking and resolve understanding. On completion of the lesson on 'The Human Excretory System' the students of class 4 enthusiastically prepared a model of the same using cotton, sponge, straws etc. This activity helped them understand the functions of each organ of the excretory system and enhanced their creativity.

A journey by bus can offer wonderful experiences and unforgettable memories. Such journeys can infuse a freshness of life, moments of joy and a feeling of the wondrous nature around. To get an hands on experience of this amazing bus ride the students of class 1,2 and 3 were taken on a bus ride along [...]

Van Mahotsav is an annual tree planting festival in the month of July.  During this festival thousand of trees are planted all over India. Van Mahotsav means 'The festival of trees'. As part of experimental learning for the students of class 2, an activity was conducted with the aim to demonstrate how plants develop . [...]

Everyone loves to hear the news about sports and it's important to know about students that are medals and trophies. So this time we have Sairaj Narvenkar of class IV A:  * Got  1st runner's up for All Goa U-10 Open State selections 2022 held on 3rd and 4th April at G.S.Amonkar Vidhya Mandir Mapusa [...]

Santos Populares é uma comemoração das festas juninas dos santos como Santo António da Pádua (13 de Junho), São João Batista (24 de Junho), São Pedro e São Paulo (29 de Junho). Os alunos foram divididos em grupos e foram dado um santo que eles representaram. O objetivo era para eles aprenderem sobre estes santos [...]

Diya Sawal of class IV, a budding chess champion,  participated in All Goa state U-10 state championship and was selected to represent Goa in U-10 girls national in Jammu (5 April 2022). She won Gold medal at National School Chess Championship in U-9 girl's category held on 15th to 20th May 2022. She secured 3rd [...]

Recitation activities helps students to build confidence as they learn to speak more accurately about any piece of writing. English Poetry Recitation Competition was organised for students of Std 2. The children astonished everyone with voice modulation and amazing memorizing skills. A significant message was spread through their poems about Save trees, Grow more trees [...]

The natural world is a wonderful place full of diversity of form and shape. Leaves illustrate this variety beautifully. There are so many shapes of leaves in the garden. Collecting some of these and making prints with leaves is a fun and educational activity. Monsoon season is a time that really inspires creativity by admiring [...]

There is no such thing as "throwing away" ...when we throw anything it must go somewhere. So why not create useful and decorative items of waste available at home? Keeping this idea in mind the students of class 3 participated in their first competition for the academic year. The topic given was " Weath out [...]

Every monsoon the Sao Joao feast is celebrated with grandeur and gaiety. It is dedicated to St. John the Baptist and is celebrated on June 24th as Sao Joao feast in Goa. The festival celebrations include villagers jumping into the wells, streams and ponds. This jump is to signify the joy that St. John felt [...]

The students of Std 7A, B, C and D performed a play सुनेली का कुआं on 20/06/2022, as a part of their syllabus. They learnt the lesson enacting the story.

Easter is a major festival which is celebrated by the Christians all over the world. It is celebrated to commemorate the revival of Jesus Christ after 'Good Friday'. The students of std 2  made a Easter Bunny using cotton balls and googly eyes. They showcased their talent with colourful bunnies.

Easter Egg Decoration Activity- Class 1 Easter is a time of renewal, blessings and joy. Eggs have a special significance on Easter as it symbolises new life and birth, mostly signifying the resurrection of Christ after his death. People distribute Easter eggs that are made out of chocolate and are brightly painted with edible colours [...]

Indeed, it is a treat to feed on a watermelon in this summer's burning heat. One of the largest fruit with pulpy red flesh and black seeds, loaded with vitamins, fiber and a favorite refresher to kill the heat. Students of the primary section sliced into a watermelon as their summer activity to celebrate "Watermelon [...]

The colourful festival of Holi is celebrated across the the country with utmost joy and enthusiasm. To celebrate this colour filled festival, a colouring activity was conducted for students of Std 2. The students coloured a hand shaped cut-out and made a beautiful Holi card. Safety measures required while playing Holi were explained to them. [...]

Valentine's Day, also called as  the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. This day marks the celebration of the feeling called Love. This is the day to thank people, whosoever they are, for being there in your life. On this Valentine’s Day, the students of class I had a special activity. [...]

A school library, plays a great role in the life of students by serving as a store house of knowledge. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the School Library of Manovikas English Medium School organized Online Library Activities on the occasion of “National Library Week” in the month of November 2021 for Classes 1 to [...]

Kites are popular toys on windy days. A kite is made of paper, plastic, or cloth stretched across a light, often wooden frame. They fly high in the air at the ends of long strings. The kite flying festival brings in the lives of the people, joy and happiness. One is able to see beautifully [...]

"Stop!Look!Listen!Think!"  As the students of class 1 study about the traffic lights they were presented with an interesting assignment. The assignment was to create a model of Traffic Light using cardboard boxes. The students used shoe boxes, gift boxes, tetra packets etc. and created wonderful and colourful models of traffic light.

Time is one such thing that must be spent wisely.The clock is an essential part of our life. To revise the concept of time, the students of class 1 were asked to make a handmade clock using paper plates or cardboards through which they learnt the hour hand and the minute hand.

Children absolutely love flying kites and it's easier to make than you think. Making and flying a kite is one of those activities that people often talk about, but never get around to doing. The children of std III changed that by making colourful kites and enjoyed the thrill of launching it.

First Aid is an immediate help given for injuries. Having a First Aid kit is important as well as helpful in time of need. Small steps lead to success. Making a First Aid kit was an activity assigned to the students of Class 3. Hands- on experience along with a sense of independence and sensitivity,  [...]

Watching seeds grow is an amazing science lesson for kids as they are very curious about life and growth of living things. As part of the experiential learning the germination of seeds activity was conducted  for students of class I with the aim to demonstrate how plants develop from the seeds. The students germinated the [...]

Ganesh Chaturthi is a very important festival celebrated  with great fervor and devotion by our Hindu brethren in India. This year to mark this festival, the students  of class 3 & 4 were asked  to recreate...The Clay Idol of Ganesha using their creative  skills. Many students showcased their talent. The creative young minds came up [...]

Ganesh Chaturthi is an auspicious Hindu festival which is celebrated with great devotion and joy through out the world. Ganesh idols all over are a sight to behold !  The students of Std 1& 2 enjoyed doing an eco- friendly Ganesh activity using leaves. This activity gave an opportunity to the kids to exhibit their [...]

Watching seeds grow is an amazing science lesson for kids as they are very curious about life and growth of living things. As part of the experiential learning the germination of seeds activity was conducted  for students of class I with the aim to demonstrate how plants develop from the seeds. The students germinated the [...]

Birds are among the most beautiful creatures we have always admired. Students are aware that birds also have the right to freedom and we should not keep them in cages. So instead of keeping birds as pets, the students of Class 3 got into the creative spirit to make brightly coloured  birds using wool and [...]

To commemorate the occasion of Independence Day, the students were asked to recreate "Tri Colour Bird" that symbolises the freedom is India, as shown in the video. Many students portrayed their craft skills by making an excellent recreation.

Rainy season is here and it's really difficult to go outside without an umbrella. It's indeed a great time to learn how to make paper umbrellas. Students of class II made colorful umbrellas using paper. Just have a look at the beautiful umbrellas created by our talented students.

Our country India got freedom from the British rule on the 15th of August 1947. Every year this day is celebrated with great fervour and patriotism to remember the sacrifices our freedom fighters made for us. This National festival is marked thoughout India with flag-raising ceremonies, drills and singing of the National Flag.The Indian national [...]

The Indian flag brings a sense of integrity and pride and children learn to identify it from a young age. Our tricolored flag has three equal horizontal bands – The top band is coloured saffron representing courage and sacrifice, the middle band is white representing truth and peace the bottom band is green representing prosperity [...]

In commemoration of the Van Mahotsav Festival celebrated in the first week of July to create an increased awareness about the importance of trees , the students of Class II were tasked with planting of saplings or seeds. There was an enthusiastic response and effort put forth by the students.

"Show and Tell" is an important part of a child's  learning and development as it helps them to build their confidence. Being centre of attraction for a couple of minutes will make them feel special and important especially in this period of pandemic. Show and Tell activity was conducted through virtual classroom for students of [...]

Eid is a very important festival which  forms  the essence of our Indian culture.This year to celebrate the festival of Eid-Al-Adha,the students of Class II ,were asked to recreate the Eid Portrait activity. Many shared their beautiful recreations through photographs as seen below.

Origami is a very well known form of art with paper folding.  Students of class 3 made colorful crabs with paper and learnt the art of paper folding and making objects out of paper.  They showed their creativity by doing the ORIGAMI CRAB independently. There was an excellent response to this activity

*Van- Mahotsav* - the annual tree planting forest festival was celebrated by the teachers of the Pre Primary Section  in the first week of July. The teachers spoke about  the different ways in which trees help us and the importance of planting them. They also enlightened the children about the after effects of deforestation. The [...]

Viva Sao Joao! The feast of St. John the Baptist or Sao Joao is celebrated in an unusual manner, with people leaping into and swimming in wells, streams and ponds and also by making 'Kopel' or a flower crown as a form of tribute. It is celebrated on 24th of June every year. To make [...]

Monsoon season is a time that really inspires creativity by admiring nature and the glorious colours in our surroundings. What better way to capture the beauty of nature by getting the students of class 3 to engage themselves in leaf printing activity and create striking, beautiful prints and patterns.  The young learners were excited to combine [...]

Viva Sao João!  Sao João is a colourful festival celebrated in Goa every year on the 24th of June 2021.  To commemorate the spirit of Sao João, students of class IV made bright – colourful Kopels,  using flowers and foliage. The students put in great effort and enjoyed this activity immensely. The teachers of Class IV also presented a [...]

Happy times come and go, but the memories stay forever through photographs which keep a moment from running away. The students of class one put together some precious moments of their family members into a  frame made with leaves.  They presented the creative look by only adding leaves from their surroundings. A simple yet environment [...]

Holi is considered as one of the most revered and celebrated festival of India. The vibrancy of colours is something that brings in a lot of positivity in our lives. It is known as ‘Festival of Colours. It celebrates the victory of good over evil. This festival of colours ushers in the season of Spring [...]

It was a matter of great pride as Manovikas School celebrated its 52nd Founders Day on this very day and it was celebrated in all its solemnity and grandeur on 26th January 2021. The ceremony began at 9:00 a.m. and the National Flag was unfurled at the hands of our Chief Guest Mr. Jose Manuel Noronha, Chairman of Goa Public Service Commission [...]

Origami

The primary objective of the navy is to safeguard the nation's maritime borders, and in conjunction with other Armed Forces of the union, act to deter or defeat any threats or aggression against the territory, people or maritime interests of India, both in war and peace. Keeping this piece of information in mind, the students [...]

Occupations is something that gives our life meaning and purpose to live life, whether the occupation is small or big ultimately it's the work we do, becomes our occupation which lets us proudly walk in our society. The teachers organized a Fancy Dress competition for the students of std II on the 19th of February [...]

Carnival is a colourful festival celebrated in the month of February. The people dress up in fascinating costumes and celebrate it with great pomp and joy. The students of class 1, commemorated the spirit of carnival by making colourful masks. They truly enjoyed the fervour by participating ecstatically in the activity

14th February, Valentine's Day is a special day to express our love to our dear ones. The students of class 1 celebrated this beautiful emotion by making a fascinating card for their loved ones. They put in their heart and soul to create a memorable handmade card to signify the importance of embracing the feeling [...]

The ocean and it's organisms are an integral part of our ecosystem. The young students need to be aware about the life that thrives under the sea.It can help inculcate love for marine life and value it's presence. In order to instill this awareness,the students of Class 1 were taken to The Abyss Marine Fish [...]

India is a mosaic of multicultural experiences and myriad attractions. ‘Colours of India’ a cultural festival cum competition was organised for the students of class 3, wherein the students were given a platform to work in groups and take us on a journey to the various states in India giving us an insight into the [...]

The 51st Annual Sports Day was held on 4th February 2020 at the Raia ground. The chief guest Mr. Vinod Dhamaskar, retired physical education teacher and a multi-faceted sports personality was escorted by the principals of the pre-primary and primary sections who accorded to the guard of honour. The sports event commenced with the unfurling [...]

A workshop to inculcate reading in students was conducted for classes 4th and 5th on 27th January 2020 in the School Hall by a group of experts from Book Worm, the Children’s Library, Panjim, Goa. The workshop began on an interactive note by Ms. Sujata Noronha who initiated, directed and advised the students on the value of owning [...]

Christmas isn't a season, it's a feeling. The students of STD II were tied up with this feeling of Christmas. A Christmas activity was conducted for the students of STD II. A snowman out of a plastic bottle!*. Isn't that a great idea to recycle plastic? They say, Snowmen fell from heaven unassembled. So here were [...]

Std IVC conducted their assembly on 21st November 2019. The theme for the assembly was “CHAK DE INDIA”. Learning about India in geography gave an insight to glimpse through its rich and varied heritage. The famous song “Ekalo Chalo” was a very good opportunity for the students to learn a Bengali song, which they sang with [...]

The week from 18th November 2019 to 29th November 2019 has been dedicated for the screening of the movie Mission Mangal for the students of the middle and High School. The aim of screening the movie is to capture the student’s imagination and vision towards thinking differently, especially of missions that exists beyond the earth.  The movie [...]

Our student Saravanan Velavan Kathirvelu of class 6 participated in the Raman Young Science Innovator Award. His project titled "Metal Expansion Detector" has been selected for the RYSI finals. The live event will be held on 24th November 2019 at Panchavati, Old home of Sir C.V.Raman in Malleswaram, Bangalore.

Day 1: Students learnt the basic concept used to design stuff using Google Sketch Up.  Students used Google Sketch up to design ther Initials and also printed them using a 3D printer. Day 2: They used the 3D pen to get their imaginations into creativity. They designed rings, miniature car models and lots more using the [...]

Hill climbing ,a truly pleasurable activity renders an ecstatic feeling.It is one of the best ways to rejuvenate and be one with nature. By taking a day off from daily school routine, the students of class 1 went for their outing at the Cansaulim Hill. The students enjoyed the scenic view while climbing up and [...]

The diya in its outward form is a celebration of life!The light of the diya provides joy and hope...The students of std 2 participated in the diya making and decorating activity on the occasion of " festival of lights"-Diwali..They made a 3D diya using coloured paper and decorated it.This activity brought joy in the hearts [...]

Easy to make diyas for Diwali are a perfect way to get into a festive mood. The students of std 3 did a wonderful job painting their diyas with bright colours and decorating them with pearls that shine beautifully, when the diyas are lit up. Diyas, or clay lamps, are traditional lamps used for special [...]

Manovikas English Medium School edged past Rosary HS, Navelim by 4-3 to be crowned champions of the 3rd Chowegule Sports Centre U-10 Futsal League organised by Youth Futsal Academy. Silver ball: Yohann Sousa (Manovikas EMS) Golden ball: Lochlan Sousa (Manovikas EMS)

Being the harvesting season the markets are flooded with locally grown mashmelons. So the students of STD-I, had a mashmelon day on 1st October 2019. The children participated in cutting and mixing the mashmelon with sugar and lemon juice. All the children enjoyed the seasonal fruit.

Happiness is a feeling of pleasure and positivity. When someone feels good,proud,relieved about something,that person is said to be "happy". Feeling happy may help people to relax and smile. The students of class I B put forward a wonderful assembly themed "Happiness-through sharing and caring" on the 19th of September 2019. The assembly included wonderful [...]

Kids learn a lot of things through practical demonstrations and it is important to teach good manners so as to make them respectful individuals. The students of Std 1 C conducted an assembly on 'Golden words'. It started with the recitation of poem on the five magic words followed by a skit which showcased the [...]

Being unique means that you are 'one of a kind'and unlike anyone else.Our differences are what makes us strong.The students of class 1A put forward a wonderful assembly themed "Be different , be unique" on the 12th of September 2019.The assembly included meaningful poetry and melodious songs.To add up, they also performed a moral-based skit [...]

Ganesh chaturthi is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. It is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha loves everything sweet, especially the traditional dessert laddoo. The students of std 2 participated wholeheartedly in the laddoo making activity. Wherein they enjoyed the process of laddoo making with all the different ingredients.

It was a red letter day in the history of India when the country got her freedom on August 15,1947. The students of class 2D to conducted their assembly on the theme, "Independence Day". The assembly began with a school pledge followed by a mime on the freedom struggle of India. The assembly was incorporated [...]

The Annual general meeting and the PTA Elections for the term 2019- 2021 were held on the 12th September 2019 in the Manovikas multipurpose hall. The program began with an invocation of peace and a welcome to this years AGM. A welcome speech was delivered to the parents present by the secondary school principal Srabonee [...]

Ganesh Chaturthi is called Vinayak Chaturthi. It is a Hindu festival celebrated for ten days. Class III A, B, C and D conducted the Ganesh assembly on 27th August. It started with a glorious Ganesh Vandana, a pray dance to communicate with the divine which was followed by a narrative on the birth of Lord Ganesha. [...]

One of the most momentous festivals of the Hindu calender, Gokulashtami was celebrated in school on 23rd August 2019, by the student of class 4 A, B, C and D A programme consisting of Dance, Drama-enactments of the life of krishna, devotional songs and (matki fod) breaking of the pot were a part of this years [...]

Std II C conducted their assembly on 8th August 2019. The theme for the assembly was "FRIENDSHIP".The concept of " The Importance of Friendship " was portrayed beautifully through a song and a skit. Tips were given on how to make new friends that lead to healthy and happy life. The assembly concluded with a [...]

Raksha bandhan is a festival which celebrates love and affection between brothers and sisters. This year the students of standard 1 participated enthusiastically in the rakhi making activity followed with the colouring worksheets. It was celebrated on 16th of August 2019. Girls tied the knot of affection on the wrists of boys. The celebration brought [...]

A mask making Competition was conducted for the students of standard 3. The students made masks on various topics like Halloween, Narkasur, Spider-Man and on anything in general. The objective of this activity was to make the kids understand the tradition and craft of mask making. This also gave a boost to the children’s creativity [...]

To acknowledge and reward the selfless love, care and concern, Manovikas English Medium School celebrated Support Staff Day on 4th August 2019. There was a short programme planned under the guidance of teachers and with the cooperation of students. The event commenced with a warm welcome and a few words of appreciation that lit up [...]

Transport and means of communication are integral part of our life today..An activity was organised for the students of class 2, on model making on the theme means of transport..Students brought different eco -friendly materials like old boxes, cardboard,bottles ,straws,buttons etc..to make their favourite vehicle. This activity exhibited each child's talent and creativity.It was a [...]

Family!where life begins and love never ends!..The students of class 2A conducted the assembly on the theme 'family'.They enacted two different family scenes which brought out the importance of a family.The assembly comprised of songs,and concluded with a graceful dance performance by the students..

As a step towards inspiring, educating and motivating children to make the world a better place to live in for the future generations the concept of 3 R’s i.e. Reduce Reuse and Recycle was introduced by the students of class 3 D. Through a short engaging play, songs and dance the students raised awareness on [...]

The theme of the assembly “ A Stitch in time saves nine” The assembly started with the welcome song where the Nightingales sang to the beat. This was followed by a skit which showcased 6 scenes on time management where each student did their role well. There was a short introduction given highlighting- a proverb [...]

The Marc Brown cafe was inaugurated at the hands of the Founder Member of school Mrs. Therese Almeida. This cafe will provide a wide variety of healthy food to the children.

On Friday, 5th of June 2019, following the mandate of fire regulation authorities our school conducted a fire drill for the entire school. As the fire alarm rang, students led by their respective teachers and other staff members proceeded to the demarcated areas via the assigned routes in an orderly manner. Procedures instituted by the fire [...]

Assembly theme of standard 3B was based on America's Independence Day remembering their history and parades that are carried out all through America. As we move to another place, we learn new things, we talk differently, we live differently and we adopt new ways celebrating, learning, music , art and dance too. Giving a tribute [...]

It’s an irrefutable statement that laughter is the best medicine. When we know that with laughter we can gain so much, i.e. both mental and physical well-being and that to without investing anything, then why do we not adopt this laughter therapy in our lives? Therefore, to make students more and more aware about its [...]

Every year on the 24th of June, a centuries old festival of Sao Joao is celebrated all across Goa, accompanied by singing, dancing, music, laughter and much more. A variety of sweet dishes are prepared and flower crowns are woven on heads. A kopel making activity was organised for classes 1-4 where children prepared and [...]