Oshwal Academy Junior High

Report on the English department Activities

The English Department is a bee hive of activity throughout the year. Sample here below the events the kept us busy all round the year.

This is intended to ensure that all the students are involved, while at the same time, develop the 4 skills in English, viz: listening, Speaking,Writing and Reading

World Environment Day Essay Competition

The English Department maintained a high temple as usual. In this year's World Enviroment Day Essay Competition, the theme was Your planet needs you, unite to combat climate change. Our students responded with enthusiasm and rare tenacity.Sonal Kamal Shah (10G) emerged 1^st Position (Upper Category) and earned a gift pack in an award ceremony held on 19th June at the National Museums of Kenya.

The Annual Interschools' Debate

OAN Junior High team For The Annual Inter Schools' Debate competition held on Friday 2/10/2009


Jaynita B. Maru	Akshil M. Shah	Arisa T. Darr	Maher J. Shroff	Sonal K. Shah

Best Speakers

1. Jaynita Bharat Maru - Oshwal Academy Junior High

2. Sonal Kamal Shah - Oshwal Academy Junior High

Overall Best in Impromptu Talk-Willie Muhoro Gichora - 11E

Overall Best School -Oshwal Academy Junior High

for the 28^th Annual Inter-school verse speaking competition to be held at the Nairobi Academy, the following students have been training in the various categories:


Umang Rajdev	Krupa Mandavia	Jaaziyah Shiraz	Preet Joshi	Priyal Sawjani	Saumya Pura

These are preliminary entries. Final names shall be decided upon auditions after the examinations this term.

CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION

This exciting activity was held on the week of 20 - 24 September 2009.

Winners


Sahil S.Kanani	Leah A. Varghese	Shail S. Shah	Zainab Janowalla	Amman K. Ashani	Aditi N. Vakil


Sonali A. Shah	Sanjhi D. Gandhi	Akash P. Shah	Jaynita B. Maru	Saptachitta Datta	Ronak P. Bhapna

Common Wealth Essay Writing Competition RESULTS
1. Aashni Maru Hitesh (11E),commended. Class B category, 2009
2. Rushab Dipakkumar Shah (8C), highly commended, classC catregory, 2009
3. Aazfar Shariff Reyaz (11E) highly commended ,class B category, 2009
4. Shivangi Mishra highly commended, class C category, 2009

The 16^th Middle School Model United Nations MSMUN 2009-2010
Here below are the results of the top positions.
SECURITARIES: MSMUN
1. Ashmeet Kaur Saran -9G
2. Sonali Anuj Shah -9E
3. Miraj Pratik Shah -8B
4. Aditi Vakil -9B
JUNIOR CHAIRS : MSMUN
Kanaan Dave Paresh -10C
Rutvi Mayur shah -10E
Maheyer shroff Jamshed -9D
INTERHOUSE YEAR 7 DEBATE HELD ON TUESDAY 5^TH MAY 2009 AT 3.20 P.M.
There were two motions with 2 houses debating on one motion each session.
The first motion was: 'Modern teenagers are lazy, spoilt and irresponsible'.
Gazelle proposed the motion, while Simba opposed it; the final score was Gazelle 194 points (1^st position) and Simba 18 points.
The second motion was 'Teachers should be replaced by computers and home study' The final score was a tie between Flamingo and Impala with 131 points.
The points at a glance:
1^st position Gazelle 194 points
2^nd position Simba 168 points
3^rd position Flamingo and Impala 131 points
The best speaker was Saptachita Datta 7c with 5 points out of a possible 8 points followed by Bindi with 4 points
3^rd position Aashni Patel 3 7f
Bread Loaf Teachers' and Students' Conference
Our students and teachers from the English Department attended a seminar on Bread Loaf Teachers' and Students' Conference organized by Rusinga and Aga khan academies on 23^rd and 24^th April. The theme of the seminar was, 'Writing with a difference to make a difference' and was attended by USA tutors and other private schools in Nairobi. During the seminar, the teachers were taken through a variety of vital issues and activities in the teaching and learning process. Some of the issues that speaker after speaker stressed included:Teacher research and why it should be done, Technology in the classroom and digital ethnography, Socratic seminar and descriptive writing, Creating a character and HIV/AIDS.
This was followed the Student Writing Workshop at Sagana White Waters Resort on Saturday 25th April. Eight of our students participated in the event namely Shaista Khamisa (10B) Zainab Janowalla (10B), Akanksha Sinha (10G) Jaher Kassa (10E) Nirav Sha (10B), Umang Rajdev (10F), Gazfar Sharif (10E) and Jaynita Maru (10G). The theme of the workshop was 'Writing with a Difference to Make a Difference.' The students were taught on how to make their creative works interesting. They were taken through skills on how to capture the readers' interest using various language techniques. The instructors who were from the U.S.A and India emphasized to the students on the need to sharpen their writing skills because it comprises of the greater percentage in their English exams. The students enjoyed the outing and the lessons learnt.
The Annua Interhouse Spelling Bee
The Annua Interhouse Spelling Bee Contest was successfully organised on 8^thMay. The list of words generated excitement and included meanings of words and sentences in which the words were used. The event was divided into General Questions, Individual Challenge, Quick Spellings and Rapid Fire. Gazelle House took 1^st Position with 30 points, Flamingo 2^nd Position with 27 points and Impala 3^rd position with 26 points. The Best Speller-Under 14 Award went to Aditi Nalinkumar Vakil (8B).
We also excel in Middle School Model United Nations- MSMUN
Model United Nations or Model UN is a simulation of the United Nations that aims at educating student- participants on civics, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. Students takek on roles as foreign diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an Inter Governmental Organization (IGO). To act the diplomats' role, participants research on a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems in what the student diplomats call a resolution.
In addition, sole national organizations such as the United States National Security Council are often simulated, with delegates role-playing specific people say, the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Defense rather than representing countries. This is taken one step further, having the delegate represent merely the interests of his/her office, or role-play a specific holder of the office.
This Model UN, often run using basic parliamentary procedures allow all student delegates to be active participants. Common activities in the MSMUN involved giving speeches to the committee and writing resolutions concerning a given topic. At the end of the conferences, awards are given to individual delegates, delegations, or both, in case of a merger. The judging of this varies but in general, delegates are given points for every action they perform, which are added. At the end of the conference, awards are given to the highest point scorer as spelt out by the resolution quality.
This year, our students are no less ambitious in the programme and as a testament to their hunger for excellency and claiming a lion's share in the program, the school got has registered 11 countries and 55 students, already!and a 44 delegates membership, 11 delegations, each delegation made of 4 students headed by a coordinator reverently referred to as the Ambassador. These delegates are training continuously throughout this first term and the first few weeks of term two. The exercise will culminate in their attending a 5 exciting and enriching days conference at the UN Headquarters at Gigiri, here in Nairobi late January 2010
Here here some of the glorious moments we had.
Makanda, place pics over here 4 mun. u got em rite?
The Schools' Creative Writing Competition held between 21^rst - 25^th September
The competition was undoubtedly the most populous activity in the English Department: what with every single one of the students' body in Junior High taking part! Perhaps because of the array of topics, the students looked forward to it as every one of them focused on being the best in his /her topic. Participants could choose from Biographies, Poetry, Descriptions, Narration, mysteries, articles, Arguments, films, book reviews ... the list is endless.
The aim of the exercise was to give the student fraternity an opportunity to show case their creativity without the usual restrictions that is commonplace in composition writing time in classes.
The teachers of English are currently reviewing the pieces with a view to rewarding those who excelled.

The Annual Interschool' Debate held on 2nd /10/ 09Report

The Annual Inter Schools' Debate competition was held on Friday 2/10/2009 in the school auditorium. A total of eight schools participated. Unlike in the previous years, the attendance was impressive, each school determined to carry the day.
In attendance was:
Brookhouse School
Rusinga School
Samaj School
Nairobi School
Nairobi School
Arya Boys
Arya Girls
Oshwal Academy Junior High
There were two categories in the competition i.e.
The Debate session
Impromptu Talk
OAN Junior High was ably represented by a carefully selected team composed of
Jaynita Maru 11G
Akshil Mayur Shah 9C
Sonal Shah 11G
Maher Shruff 9D
Arisa Darr 11C
The tittles of the debate were:
§ Face book is a waste of time and adds no value to a student's life.
§ Develpong countries can only blame themselves for their under development.
§ Barak obama is certainly the solution to all the problems of Africa.
Upon arrival, visiting schoools/students and their teachers were ushered into the hall where they were served with light refreshments.
The debate started at 1.30 pm with Rusinga taking on Nairobi school. The audience was equally enthusiastic and was thoroughly entertained.
Oshwal took on Arya girls and later Brokhouse.
After two hours of heated debate, the curtains finally came down and the results were as follows:

Schools Order of Merit

1. Nairobi School
2. Oshwal Academy Junior High
3. Samaj School
4. Rusinga School
5. Brookhouse
6. Arya Boys
7. Arya Girls
Best Speakers
1. Jaynita Maru - Oshwal Academy Junior High
2. Sonal Shah - Oshwal Academy Junior High
Overall Best in Impromptu Talk - Willie Gichora - 11D
Overall Best School - Oshwal Academy Junior High
REPORT ON THE ANNUAL DEBATE FOR THE YEAR 8 AND 9 INTERHOUSE, 2009 term 11
§ The debate was held on Wednesday 4^th March, 2009 between 3 and 4p.m.

§ The four houses - Gazelle, Simba, Flamingo and Impala were represented.

§ Each house produced a 4-member team, two year 8s and 2 year 9s.

§ The topics available for the debate were clearly spelt out to the teams a week before the day.

§ Gazelle house was pitched against Impala, with Gazelle supporting the motion-
"Corruption in Kenya is a representation of, and a reflection of each one of us" -while Impala went against the above premise

§ Simba house Vs. Flamingo took on each other with the debate: President Obama cannot be a solution to this World's problems.
Flamingo supported this statement while simba refuted each and every claim of t he opponent.

§ The debate session was well attended; the audience seemed to enjoy every bit of it. Speaker after speaker tried his/her level best to convince the panel of judges that his opinion were of sound standing while trying to punch holes through the opponents statements, thoughts and feelings.

§ Overall, the 16 carefully selected speakers demonstrated rare tenacity, reasoning and clear understanding of the society we live in, proper deep research and unrivalled enthusiasm in the art of speaking.

§ When the Master of ceremony, Kush J. Shah (8G) who also occupied the Assembly Speaker's portfolio called the house business over, the bench of three judges delivered their merits and demerits on the various speakers, declaring that all were winners but there was a head position as every competition is wont to be.

§ They awarded points based on the following categories:
Content = 10 marks
Language and Style = 10 marks
Delivery Style = 10 marks
Posture = 10 marks

§ An individual points were added for each house to determine which house carried the day while the same individual performance gave the top 3 students.

§ The Judges were:
Mr. Gachomo
Mr. Makanda
Ms. Karuga

§ The Master of Ceremony was Kush J. Shah (8G) and the Time Keeper was Tanvi Shah (8E).

§ Teachers who came to encourage their students were: Mrs. Doad, Mrs. Vora and Mrs. Saxena and Mr Kimani.
THE INTER-HOUSE DRAMA REPORT 2009
The Inter-house Drama Competition has finally come to an end with a bang. It was held in the school auditorium on the 27^th of October for juniors and 28^thOctober for seniors.

The theme for the juniors was, A DAY AT WORK AS...... and for the seniors it was, THIS DECISION COULD EITHER MAKES OR BREAK it.

After lots of preparations the students showcased their talent on stage to an expectant audience. Each participating house displayed great acting skills and student leadership which is very encouraging. The determination of the students was all evident on their faces which reflected on how competitive the event was.

All the performances were full of verve which left the audience yearning for more. The students were well disciplined and the prefects did a wonderful job in maintaining order in the auditorium.

After all the presentations were done, the judges announced the results as follows.
Juniors
1 Flamingo and Impala
2 Simba
4 Gazelle
Best actor- Pattini Parth Rupen-9C-Flamingo
Best supporting actor- Shroff Maheyer Jamsed -9D-Gazelle
Best actress- Gala Khyati Nimesh -7B-Flamingo
Best supporting actress- Olouch Elsie Akinyi -Impala
Seniors
1flamingo
2 Simba and Impala
4 Gazelle

Best actor- Joshi Tejash Naishadh-11D-Flamingo
Best supporting actor- Chaudhry Siaam mohammed -10f Flamingo-
Best actress- Latif Shaista Khamisa-11A- Impala
Best supporting actress- Savania Urvi Pradip- 11G Flamingo
Judges Remarks
The overall view and feeling was more than satisfactory as the students put up performances that were full of energy, innovation and creativity.
All eight scripts presented were well written and presented. However the following points were noted by the judges that the House Masters should take note of for future activities.

Ø Some of the scripts were too long they lost their plot and impact. The scripts should be read and edited accordingly by the housemasters.
Ø The performances and overall presentation definitely had the possibility of getting better if the participants had started preparing earlier and used their time effectively.
Ø There were a few 'acting wrongs' seen on the stage by most of the actors. These basic rules of acting, the ABC (Acting, Brains and Commonsense)was barely implemented. Although the students were offered the help of Mr. Desai to help polish up their performances, due to poor time management, none of the houses took this up.
Ø All houses lost considerable marks for stage management. The backstage helpers seemed uncoordinated and the change of scenes took too long. This is another factor that the Housemasters should try and work on.
On the whole however, all the judges were very happy and full of praises for all the participants for a great presentation. A combined effort of good script writing, directing and acting definitely showed on stage.
Well done!!!
The Schools' Creative Writing Competition held between 21^rst - 25^th September

The competition was undoubted
dly the most popular activity in the English Department: what with every single one of the students' body in Junior High taking part! Perhaps because of the array of topics the students looked forward to it as every one of them focused on being the best in his /her topic. Participants could choose from Biographies, Poetry, Descriptions, Narration, mysteries, articles, Arguments, films, book reviews ... the list is endless.

The aim of the exercise was to give the student fraternity an opportunity to showcase their creativity without the usual restrictions that are commonplace in composition writing time in classes.

The teachers of English are currently reviewing the pieces with a view to rewarding those who excelled.

The Annual Interschool Debate held on 2nd /10/ 09 Report

The Annual Inter School Debating competition was held on Friday 2/10/2009 in the school auditorium. A total of eight schools participated. Unlike the previous years, the attendance was impressive. Each school was determined to carry the day.
In attendance was:
Brookhouse School
Rusinga School
Samaj School
Nairobi School
Arya Boys
Arya Girls
Oshwal Academy Junior High

There were two categories in the competition
1. The Debate session
2. Impromptu Talk

OAN Junior High was ably represented by a carefully selected team composed of

Jaynita Bharat Maru 11G
Akshil Mayur Shah 9C
Sonal Kamal Shah 11G
Maheyer Jamshed Shroff 9D
Arisa Tahir Dar 11C

The titles of the debate were:

§ Face book is a waste of time and adds no value to a student's life.
§ Developing countries can only blame themselves for their under development.
§ Barak Obama is certainly the solution to all the problems of Africa.

Upon arrival, visiting schoools/students and their teachers were ushered into the hall where they were served with light refreshments.

The debate started at 1.30 pm with Rusinga taking on Brookhouse school. The audience was equally enthusiastic and was thoroughly entertained.
Oshwal Junior took on Arya girls and later Brookhouse.

After two hours of heated debate, the curtains finally came down and the results were as follows:

Schools Order of Merit
1. Nairobi School
2. Oshwal Academy Junior High
3. Samaj School
4. Rusinga School
5. Brookhouse
6. Arya Boys
7. Arya Girls

Best Speakers
1. Jaynita Bharat Maru - Oshwal Academy Junior High
2. Sonal Kamal Shah - Oshwal Academy Junior High

Overall Best in Impromptu Talk -
Willie Muhoro Gichora - 11E

Overall Best School -
Oshwal Academy Junior High

In preparation for the 28^th Annual Inter-school verse speaking competition to be held at the Nairobi Academy, the following students have been training in the various categories:

Priyal Vijay Sawjani - 11C
Preet Mahendra Joshi - 11C
Jaaziyah Shiraz Satar - 8F
Saumya Purang - 8F
Krupa Haren Mandavia - 8F
Umang Navnit Rajdev - 11F

These are preliminary entries as final names will be decided upon auditions after the examinations this term.

Sonali Anuj Shah, secretary of the Debating Club, and Tanvi Shah, a Committee member, have been overseeing the preparations.

CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION
This exciting activity was held on the week of 20 - 24 September 2009. It is an activity that generates a lot of excitement in the student fraternity. This year, a decision was made to let the students choose from topics of their choice. The genres mostly preferred were descriptions, biographies, narratives and poetry.

The teachers went through the essays very carefully and arrived at the following winners.
Name Class Position

1 Sahil Sanjay Kanani 7A 1
2 Leah Ann Varghese 7D 2
3 Shail Sanilkumar Shah 7C 3

1 Saptachita Datta 8C 1
2 Amman Kurji Ashani 8A 2
3 Gayathri Venkatachalam 8F 3

1 Aditi Nalinkumar Vakil 9B 1
2 Sonali Anuj Shah 9E 2
3 Sanjhi Dhaval Gandhi 9D 3

1 Akash Praful Shah 10G 1
2 Preet Kailesh Shah 10E 2
3 Ronak Pradeep Baphna 10B 3

1 Zainab Iqbal Janowalla 11F 1
2 Jaynita Bharat Maru 11G 2
3 Salman Majid 11E 3
3 Amrit Kaur Bansal 11B 3

It must be noted that many students wrote very good essay and it was very difficult to arrive at the final results. Therefore, to those who did not win this year try your luck next year. To the winners we say congratulations.

Common Wealth Essay Writing Competition

As a build up from our school's creative writing competition, we are happy to announce that this year's commonwealth writing competition results involving 53 international countries have just come.
And in keeping with our winning tradition, of the hundreds of the students who submitted their essays from all over the world, four are our students who have come out shining like the Northern Star.
These students are:
1. Aashni Maru Hitesh (11E), commended. Class B category, 2009
2. Rushab Dipakkumar Shah (8C), highly commended, classC catregory, 2009
3. Aazfar Shariff Reyaz (11E) highly commended ,class B category, 2009
4. Shivangi Mishra highly commended, class C category, 2009
Middle School Model United Nations 2009
The 16^th MSMUN is here with us and this year,we will be representing 11 countries late in January at the UN headquarters, Gigiri, Nairobi. We acknowledge that ours is the only school with 11 countries while the second school, closest to us, has 8 countries! Again, we are the only school that secured 4 head securitaries. Note that the MSMUN program has gained popularity and the competition for delegate, ambassador, and all positions have turned out to be cut-throat. However, OAN Junior high braced herself and we expect 60-plus students to take part in the event.
And news just in is that our middle school Model United Nations' Chair students have done extremely well. We secured 100% pass in the securitaries and and 3 chairs. Results for EA MUN and our prestigious press corps are yet to come in.
The results of the top positions.
SECURITARIES: MSMUN
1. Ashmeet Kaur Saran - 9G
2. Sonali Anuj Shah - 9E
3. Miraj Pratik Shah - 8B
4. Aditi Vakil - 9B
JUNIOR CHAIRS : MSMUN
Kanaan Dave Paresh - 10C
Rutvi Mayur shah - 10E
Maheyer shroff Jamshed - 9D

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