Indian High School, Dubai

1. 2011 Volume 01 Issue No. 04 Indian High School, Dubai

2. As the final edition of e-xpressions for this academic year is uploaded, I cannot help but look back with considerable pride and satisfaction. Our endeavours in the year gone by have been acknowledged and commended by one and all. We have embarked on our Golden jubilee year, celebrating the fruition of long cherished goals. While we are justifiably proud of our progress, we cannot afford to be complacent. We all have heard the oft quoted saying ‘The school is a building with four walls and tomorrow inside.’ But hidden in the simplicity of this quote is a profound message. The race for excellence is never ending. I am confident that as long as we have a cohort of students who believe in themselves and hold strong to their values and integrity, we can turn every dream into a reality. Expressing my thoughts to my Golden batch – class of 2010-2011, ‘we do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.’ This is a famous line from J.K Rowling’ commencement address at Harvard. And I want you to understand the power of your mind – how your thoughts and attitude can make a world of difference. Go students and let the world see the power within you and we will always cherish the footprints you leave at the threshold of the Indian High School, Dubai. The editorial team of e-xpressions wishes all students the very best for your forth coming final examinations and success in all your endeavours. For the next academic year 2011-12, we heartedly welcome your articles, poems, sketches, creative work and photographs clicked by you which speak about your photographic genius. Please confer upon us your knowledge and contributions. Send in your contributions to: soniankohli@yahoo.com/eexpressions@gmail.com Sonia Kohli Staff Editor, e-xpressions Editor’s Expressions

3. As the night’s curtain over the City of Dreams fell, Terror’s night began. The invaders of peace, from the seas, struck, To wage a brutal war against humanity. Not one dreamt in their worst dreams ,but The Taj, Oberoi-Trident, were soon to be gruesome battlefields The innocent victims, Little did they know, That soon, they would be captives of death. The intruders consumed by hatred, fired their weapons To take away God’s precious lives Without a thought fleeing their polluted minds, Barbaric acts they committed, their eyes blurred. A scream of utter helplessness Resounding in the hearts of the unfortunate ones With every gunshot, Many hopes and dreams were swept off Blood, like a river without any value flowed. In horrific violence’s midst, Bravery’s sons, glowing embers, marched forward. Armored with the suit of courage, Pawning their own lives, As a ransom to save the innocent. At long last, bade adieu, the nightmare. Leaving its tragic legacy- Consumed lives, broken-hearted souls, orphaned families A sober tale of misery, Echoing through pain’s mourning, sorrow’s fire. Smearing its violent imprint not only in history’s pages but in the heart’s of many, Not a blow to Mumbai alone, but a hit on humanity, it was. With tears clinging on my eyelids, I ask- “When will peace & harmony, like a mighty fortress, Emerge from the depths of hatred & violence, Embracing one and all? 26/11- an unforgettable night Navnith

4. Ajay Balasubramaniam 8M

5. Young painters in action MuskaanPankaj Gandhi KG1A

6. Young painters in action

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9. ONCE UPON A TIME THERE LIVED A COUPLE IN A HUGE MANSION AND THEY BUILT A HUT FOR THE HUSBANDS FATHER. SOME YEARS LATER THEY HAD A SON. THE CHILD GREW A LITTLE OLDER, HE SAW HIS GRANDFATHER LYING IN A HUT WITH TORN CLOTHES AND NO GOOD FOOD. HE ASKED HIS MOTHER,” WHY GRANDFATHER IS LIVING IN THAT SMALL HUT ? “ HIS MOTHER ASKED HIM TO FORGET ABOUT HIS GRANDFATHER. THE GRANDSON WENT INSIDE THE MANSION AND BROUGHT SOME GOOD FOOD FOR HIM TO EAT AND GOOD CLOTHES TO WEAR.BUT HIS STOPPED HIM FROM GIVING THE THINGS AFTER SOME DAYS THE BOY TOOK HIS FATHER ‘S AND MOTHER’S CLOTHES AND RUBBED MUD ON THEM, THE FATHER ASKED HIM” “ WHAT ARE YOU DOING SON ? ’’ HE REPLIED , ‘’ I AM RUBBING MUD ON THEM FOR WHEN YOU BECOME OLD YOU CAN WEAR,AS YOU DID THAT TO GRANDFATHER.’’ THEY REALIZED THEIR MISTEAKE REGRETTED. MORAL : TREAT OTHERS LIKE YOU TREAT YOURSELF. The Good Son NIDHI GUPTA 4D

10. ONCE UPON A TIME THERE LIVED A TORTOISE AND TWO CRANES. THEY WERE VERY FRIENDLY TO EACH OTHER , THEY USED TO TELL STORIES TO EACH OTHER AND WERE VERY HAPPY. ONE DAY THEY NOTICED THAT THE LAKE WAS DRYING UP AND THERE WAS ONLY LITTLE WATER IN IT. SO THE TORTOISE TOLD THE TWO CRANES THAT, “GO AND FIND A LAKE FILLED WITH WATER”. SO THE TWO CRANES WENT, AND WHEN THEY CAME, THEY TOLD THE TORTOISE THAT, “WE SAW A BIG LAKE WHICH WILL NEVER DRY”. SO THE TORTOISE SAID “TAKE ME THERE BROTHER CRANE” THE CRANE SAID, “HOW WILL WE TAKE YOU THERE?YOU ARE SO SLOW”. THE TORTOISE SAID “YOU HAVE TO BRING A STICK AND I WILL HOLD IT IN MY MOUTH AND YOU WILL CARRY ME” SO THE CRANE DID WHAT THE TORTOISE SAID. THE CRANE ASKED, “ARE YOU READY?” THE TORTOISE SAID , “YES I AM READY” THEN HOLDING THE STICK THEY STARTED FLYING. AFTER SOME TIME THEY WERE HIGH IN THE SKY,DOWN THERE WAS A VILLAGE , THE PEOPLE WERE SURPRISED . THE TORTOISE SAW THEM , HE OPENED HIS MOUTH TO SAY SOMETHING, HE FELL DOWN AND FELL DEAD. MORAL: SILENCE IS GOLDEN The Tortoise and The Cranes SAKSHI 4G

11. ONE DAY TWO BOYS NAMED RAM AND RAMU WERE WALKING THROUGH A JUNGLE FULL OF BEARS. THE TWO BOYS WERE VERY SCARED OF BEARS. SUDDENLY RAMU SHOUTED WHEN HE SAW A BEAR COME TOWARDS THEM. RAM CLIMBED A TREE BUT RAMU DID NOT KNOW, BUT WAS CLEVER AND PRETENDED TO BE DEAD. WHEN THE BEAR CAME CLOSE HE SNIFFED AT RAMU AND WENT. WHEN THE BEAR HAD GONE BOTH BOYS GOT UP. THEN RAM ASKED RAMU, “WHAT DID THE BEAR WHISPER IN YOUR EARS?” RAMU SAID THAT, “NOT TO HAVE SUCH A FRIEND AFTER ALL” MORAL: A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED The Boys and The Bear EMILY 4J

12. HONESTY MEANS THE QUALITY OF BEING TRUTHFUL AND SINCERE. MY FATHER ALWAYS TEACHES ME TO BE HONEST. ONE DAY WHEN MY PARENTS HAD TO GO OUT OF THE HOUSE, MY FATHER TOLD ME TO FINISH MY HOMEWORK AND NOT TO WATCH TELEVISION. WHEN THEY WENT OUT I SWITCHED ON THE TELEVISION AND STARTED WATCHING MY FAVOURITE CARTOON . WITHIN FIVE MINUTES I SWITCHED OFF THE TELEVISION AND BEGAN TO COMPLETE MY HOMEWORK. AFTER SOME TIME MY PARENTS CAME BACK HOME AND MY FATHER ASKED ME WHETHER I WATCHED TELEVISION. I HONESTLY REPLIED THAT I WATCHED TELEVISION FOR FIVE MINUTES. MY FATHER DID NOT GET ANGRY WITH ME. Honesty Maya3F

13. My Day With A Four Year Old The day begins, as books are set Charts put up and homework checked. Its nine and they arrive With that shy, warm and often naughty look in the eye, That seems to say I’m glad you’re here, To hold my hand and soothe my fears. As the day, periodically unfolds Words or lines or stories are told I look expectantly into those eager eyes Searching for signs and answers right. I heave a sigh and look around And answers come in unison. Now it’s time to run and play, Those bubbly, prancing feet seem to say “Don’t tell me to walk, I have to run. You’ve had your say, now’s my time for fun.” It fills my heart with warmth so great To know that I am a teacher by fate. And so I thank you little one, For a world you help create, Full of life and joy and love And those blessings from above. Mrs. Florence Braganza KG.2

14. Son to Father Why? Can’t I speak my mind? He doesn’t seem to understand, Even though we both try. Our moments of togetherness Are shortened by and by. There were those years, Cherished by us, When everything was shared, Each moment worth a lifetime. When did all that change? To this pretense of false intimacy. Now, silence surrounds us. More than the ghosts of laughter. Our love is deeper, It’ll save us from this disaster. For tomorrow, I shall spend the day, With the greatest man in the world. My idol, my mentor, during the yesteryears. And then we both shall understand That, we never grew apart.     Faizan XI Sc. D

15. LES FESTIVALS FRANÇAIS Chaque pays célèbre leurs propres festivals. Même en France, ils célèbrent les fêtes différentes. Bastille Day La Bastille était une prison à Paris. Il a été pris d'assaut par les gens du commun dans France. On Juillet 14, 1789, qui conduisent à la fin de l'événement du pays monarchiste. The a été commémoré un an plus tard par la Fête de la Fédération et a été déclaré jour férié national. Le Jour des Rois Elle est célébrée le 6 Janvier. Un gâteau spécial est cuit avec un intérieur de surprise - celui qui trouve la surprise est couronné roi ou reine de la soirée. May Day Tout le monde portait des lis de la vallée, si vous faites un vœu que vous portez, il est sûr de se réaliser. Comme d'autres pays la France célèbre aussi le monde entier, tels que-occasions: Nouvel an Elle est célébrée le Janvier 1 avec grande pompe et show. Ils disent au revoir à l'année dernière et dit bienvenue à l'année en cours.

16. Noël Elle est célébrée le 25 Décembre. Les enfants, les cadeaux du Père Noël. Ils ont aussi un bal de Noël. Pâques Les magasins sont joliment décorées avec des lapins de chocolat blanc et noir, des poules, cloches et les poissons. Les enfants se réveillent le matin du dimanche de Pâques et de regarder dans les nids qu'ils ont mis dans leurs cours ou les jardins, s'attendant à trouver des œufs de Pâques décorés magnifiquement placée en eux. La France est l'un des pays qui célèbrent les fêtes avec grande pompe. Elle marque de festivals comme beaucoup dans l'histoire en France. Chandana R 8 B

17. Astérix le Gaulois Astérix le Gaulois est une collection des bandes dessinés en français extrêmement populaire écrites par les caricaturistes René Goscinny et Albert Uderzo. L’histoire nous prises à l’ancienne province de Gaul qui a résiste l’empire Romain. ils ont pris l'aide de druide: Getafe qui prépare un breuvage de magie. Astérix le chef de village est tout petit mais invincible est accompagné par compagnon, Obélix souvent entraîne eux-mêmes dans aventures de fiction. Il a été traduit dans plus de 100 langues, adapté dans les films, un certain nombre de jeux a consacré à Astérix et aussi un parc à thème, Parc Astérix. Anu Mary Abey 8B

18. LA MUSIQUE La musique est l'une des joies de la vie. Il est en effet agréable pour se détendre et écouter votre musique préférée après une journée fatigante. La musique adoucit loin nos soucis et c'est pourquoi les gens stressés sont invités à écouter de la musique apaisante, afin qu'ils puissent oublier leurs problèmes. Il ya beaucoup de différents types de musique et différentes personnes ont des intérêts dans différents genres de musique. Maintenant, avec les lecteurs MP3 facilement disponibles, il est plus facile d'écouter de la musique lors de vos déplacements. Beaucoup de gens apprennent aussi à créer de la musique en jouant de musique instruments. La musique est devenue une partie essentielle de notre vie de chacun, comme nous le plaisir de tirer. Il serait en effet difficile d’imaginer notre vie sans musique. MaanasaSrikrishna 8B

19. L’INDE Je suis un citoyen fier d’Inde. Mon pays est une démocratie. Le drapeau national de mon pays a trois couleurs: Orange, Blanc et Vert. La capitale de l'Inde est New Delhi. L'Inde a une des merveilles réputées du monde qui est le Taj Mahal. L'Inde est remplie de belles usines, des fleurs aux couleurs vives et une faune stupéfiante. La capitale de l'Inde est New Delhi. L'Inde a une culture très diverse avec différent langues et les religions. L'Inde: C'est une nation d'unité. SanajanaNayak 8B

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28. Dear Students Wish you 'All the Best' for your forthcoming examinations. Thank you for your contributions this academic year, It is because of your creative endeavor that this electronic magazine is able to see the light of the day. Your continued support will be acknowledged and appreciated in the coming academic year 2011-12 Staff Team –