Bring to the readers the VI volume of our School publication - Rays. Enjoy reading.

1. About RAYS Editorial Board
Rays is a tri-monthly newsletter Chief Editor - English
published by the Brighton Inter- Arman Raut - Class VIII
national School. Brighton is situated Vandita Saraswat - Class VII
near Vidhan Sabha in Raipur (C.G). Chief Editor - Hindi
Riddhika Saraswat- Class VIII
Rays is a compilation of articles by Akshita Dubey - Class VII
students of Brighton aiming to Sub Editor - Ajit Pandey - Class VI,
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promote literary zest amongst the Honey Agarwal - Class VII,
BRIGHTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Nardaha, Raipur
www.brightoninternational.in students.
From The Editorial Team
Editorial team spread their wings by venturing out to seek for the heroes in our society. An initiative
to make the ‘Rays’ readers aware about the people who are contributing to the society in a very
meaningful way. In this series of ‘Heroes’ we met Mr. Vishwas Meshram. Mr. Meshram is an
environmentalist with the Raipur Development Authority and runs a Non-Government Organisation
(NGO). He is a keen student and scholar of Ayurvedic Medicines and runs a Ayurvedic Research Cell.
For our readers, we are putting down excerpts from our interaction with Mr. Meshram.
INTERVIEW
Vandita(Class VIII): Sir, please tell us about yourself and your field of work?
Mr. Meshram: I hail from Raipur. From very early in my life, I had a passion towards finding and knowing
about Natural Therapy. This has added my desire also to look into various hazards to our nature and
environment. All of this has helped me to work for the betterment of the human kind.
Arman(Class VIII): What has motivated you to work in this department?
Mr. Meshram: Since my childhood days, I found therapy with the help of things available around us as
very exciting. This interest slowly turned into a passion. I always had curiosity and desire to discover new herbs and medicines. This drive led me to serve
the society. Honestly, I was only inspired by the nature.
Honey (Class VII): Sir, what is Global warming?
Mr. Meshram: The rising up of our ambient temperature is known as global warming. Today we are facing a very tough time, global warming is posing a
challenge to the existence of the human kind. The root cause of the problem is created by man. Some of the actions which has resulted in global warming
are; Cutting down of trees, Use of electronic devices, Hunting animals etc. all of this has led to an ecological imbalance.
Debmalya (Class VI): Sir, what should be the role of youth in this scenario?
Mr. Meshram: Youth of today plays a very important role in curbing the disastrous effects of global warming. These are some of the ways in which all of
the young people can help;
- Plantation: Plant more tress, turn your surroundings green.
- Awareness: Creating an awareness about the harmful effects of chemical and other such agents.
- Using public transport - Minimise green house gases.
Editorial team: We really thank you sir, for talking to us. We promise you that we will take all the care and urge all our readers to follow the suggestions
given by you. Thank You.
Update@ Brighton International School
Acquaintance Day @ Brighton
Students found their new class mates and the campus went abuzz with
a new life on the first day of the school. The day witnessed Magic Show,
Food Festival and introduction to hobbies and teachers in the new
session. The students were pleasantly surprised by the presence of the
potter and the potter’s wheel at the campus.
CBSE Science Exhibition @ Brighton
Faculty at Brighton is blessed with enthusiasm of challenging
boundaries and make the students see the bigger picture. With the
same in mind the students of Class VIII & IX participated in CBSE
Science Exhibition organised at DAV School, Bhubneshwar. Ajeet
Pandey (VIII), Riyesh Rithik (IX) presented a novel concept of ‘Zero
Energy Homes’ whereas Sucheta Garg (IX) and Akshita Dubey (VIII)
presented a study on ‘Insects and the germs they carry’. The Zero
Energy Homes is the concept of a house which not only produces
electricity to sustain its needs but is also efficient in the way it utilizes
energy, this was selected as one of the four entries by the Odisha
Government. Our congratulations to the science department in
making this learning expedition a great success.

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Inter-School Debate Competition @ Brighton
In the series of firsts, an Inter-School Debate competition was organised on 7th
September 2012 . The competition was attended by many schools of the Raipur
region witnessing a fierce competition by the students from Class VII to X. Given
the influence of television in our daily lives the subject of the debate was
“Television is destroying the moral fibre of the present generation”. Speaking on
the event the Principal of the school Mrs Jayshree Nair emphasised that the
entire objective of the debate is to engage students in research, encourage the
development of listening and oratory skills, to create an environment where
students think critically and have patience when other put their view forward,
competitions such as these will go a long way in encouraging this trait amongst
students. Honey Agrawal (VII) was declared as the first runners up at the event.
Kanger Valley School, Raipur was adjudges as the best team. The judges for the
competition were Retired Flight lieutenant (Mrs) Ambu Saverkar (Kriti Institute),
Mr Nishant Mishra (Mayoor School) and Mrs Rajkumari Patro (Tilakbharti Higher
Secondary School). Judges were elated by the standard of competition
witnessed and expressed desire for many such competitions in the times to Team Kanger Valley Academy accepting the ‘Best Team Award’ from
come. Vice Chairman Sir.
Independence Week @ Brighton
For students to understand freedom, first they have to start valuing it and underst-
and what all the people of this country have gone through to achieve what the
students otherwise take for granted. As has been the tradition at Brighton, one
entire week was celebrated as the ‘Independence Week’. The week long celebration
saw students participating in various competition based around independence as
the theme. The week culminated in a grand event on 15 Aug 2012. Event was laced
with several presentation showcasing the fredom struggle, current challenges and
our responsibilities as a citizen of India. The event witnessed massive participation
from students of all the classes. The ballad at the end which captured all the major
events from 1857 to 1947 left the audience with rich memories and warmth. The
chief guest for the event was Shri Kiran Sharma, (Marketing Head - Devbhog) who
laid stress on the development of self and advised students to become a good
human being.
Chief guest Shri Kiran Sharma welcomed by the Chairman Sir
Teachers’ Day @ Brighton
What are we without the charioteers of our life
who help us to grow. With this gratitude in mind
students of Brighton organised a gala affair on
5th Sept making an affair to remember for the
teachers. Students presented various programmes
illustrating the importance of teacheing in their lives.
On one side there were students asking teachers
to forgive their pranks and on the other hand they
worshipped their masters by equating them with God. (Left) Students paying respect to their teachers
The beautiful day ended with a cake cutting ceremony. (Above) The Teaching Staff of Brighton International School

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Juniors @ Brighton
Janmashtami Celebration
Juniors brimming with excitement and enthusiasm celebrated Lord Krishna’s birthday with unprecedented fan-fare at the school campus. A grand ceremony
was organised where the entire school along with parents witnessed the life of Lord Krishna. Students beautifully enacted all the major events of the lord’s
childhood. The event also showcased Meera Bai, Matki Tod ceremony and Lord’s cavalcade driven by students.
Activities Round Up - Juniors
As usual the life of our juniors at Brighton is fun filled with activities galore. Some of the events which took place are Kith & Kin activity, Poem Recitation
Competition, Story telling Competition, Paper Folding activity, Cleanliness Brushing activity and one minute game to name a few. Below are some of the
pictures exhibiting these excitement filled events.
Happenings @ Brighton
Laurels
- Akshita Dubey (Class VIII) brought laurels to the school by standing atop the first runners up position at Inter-School debate organised by Rotary Club at
Pragati College, Raipur.
- Honey Agrawal (Class VII) came third at the Inter-School solo song competition organised by the Rotary Club.
- Brighton International School stood second at the Inter-School Group Song competition organised by Sanskriti Vibhag (Chhattisgarh Govt.)
at the Magneto Mall.
Visits
- Ice Cream Factory - Students of primary section undertook a chilled
flavour filled visit to the local Ice Cream factory. Not only the entire
process was described to them, but a cup of ice cream was dished
out on their visit. That’s what we call a rewarding ‘yummy’ tour.
- Brick Factory - Senior students visited a Brick Factory and understood
the process of building blocks.
Inter-House Results
- From the beginning of the session 2012-13, a slew of Inter-House events and competitions have been organised the current standings is as follows;
House Standing Points
Alpha II 222
Bravo III 216
Charlie IV 135
Delta I 256

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Know your Leaders My Tree - Prateek Devangan (Class VI)
O Tree, so big and stout and strong,
You've lived so very, very long
Pranab Mukharjee a hundred years or more, I'm told
President of India And yet you are not so very old.
2012 - Present A hundred secrets you could tell
of children whom you love so well,
Who came and set beneath your shade
Shri Pranab Mukharjee (born 11 December 1935) is the 13th Or underneath your branches played
and current President of India. In a political career spanning
six decades, Mukherjee has been a senior leader of the Indian A hundred birds have built their nests;
National Congress and occupied several ministerial portfolios Your leaves have softly kissed their breasts;
in the Government of India. Born to a politician father in a Your branches seem to touch the sky,
small village in West Bengal, Mukharjee went on to obtain Yet you were once as small as I.
masters degree in Political Science and History and degree of
Law from Calcutta University. Mukherjee’s parliamentary Some day when I have grown up, too,
career begun as a Rajya Sabha member from Congress Party in I'm coming back to visit you;
1969. Thereafter, he re-elected in 1975, 1981, 1993, and 1999. I'll find the same dear friendly tree.
His ministerial career begun in 1973 as the Deputy Minister,
Industrial Development. He was the finance Minister of India
during 1982 to 1984, Euromoney Magazine rated him as the
best Finance Minister of the world. In 2012, he became the Global Warming - Pallavi Singh (Class VII A)
13th President of India. He is one of the most respected names Global warming, Change the world,
in Indian politics today Heat is swarming, Change a life,
Ice is melting, Just give a smile
Save Water Save Life - Dimple Nagwani (Class VII)
All we do is just discuss. And make it bright.
Man has been using and misusing all the sources nature has Change a day
But actions are pending.
showered on him. He thinks that he is the most intelligent being and change your attitude,
on this planet. In reality, he is the most foolish being who is Plastic! Pollution! Change everything for the good
ruthlessly and recklessly destroying all these gifts of nature. Increasing population! And you will be considered a 'dude’
Water is a rare gift of nature. It is a life source. Water is Throwing rubbish anywhere, anytime, Change your habits,
indispensable for any type of life. Every drop of water is To pick or clean it, And save the dying earth
precious. today the reasons for the acute shortage of water is Does anyone even have the time? So that you live to see
an important issue to sleep over. Every summer, the country Plant more trees God's miracles in this birth.
faces water - crisis due to the sinking water table. The fields are And get fresh breeze
parched people have to wait for hours together to get a few Think of new ideas
litres of water. It is rightly said that the future war will be fought And techniques
for water. We must determine
ways to conserve water. We Do it all and see
must harvest water in ponds, The difference to mankind
Because change is the nature
tanks and aquifers. Water
Of all minds.
should be used as a rare gift.
Turn off the taps when there is Nature - J Harsh (Class VII)
no need of water, try to use less
quantity of water. New means of What a joy it is to see,
washing and irrigation have to be explored. There is no doubt The wonderful and majestic nature, with Lilies and Roses,
that nature is the greatest teacher. If we learn something from graceful waterfall and marvellous mountains,
nature, it is well, otherwise we will have to pay through our What a joy it is to see,
nose. The meadows and the buddies trees, animals and freedom
loving birds, the beautiful butterflies and bees, smelling the
Spare a Thought roses and searching the nectars.
What a joy it's to see,
Adopt the pace of nature:
her secret is patience. The nature with its beauty, set us protect, cherish and enjoy,
- Ralph Waldo Emerson Because it is ours and ours forever.
American essayist, lecturer, and poet. Blessed is the man, who lives in the lap of the nature.

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The Dew Drop - Honey Agrawal (Class VII) Teacher - Tsunami -
As the sun rose, a dew drop became aware of its surroundings. There it sat on a Sakshi Ahlawat (Class V) Dhrubojyoti (Class VI)
leaf, catching the sunlight and throwing it back out. Around of its simple Teacher O! Teacher The disastrous waves
beauty, It was very content. Around it were other dew drops, some on the Your are my preacher. wades every thing to waste
same leaf and some on other leaves round about. The dew drop was sure that You are so dear and People died
it was the best, the most special dew drop of them all. Ah, it was good to be a You make my doubts clear People cried
dew drop. Teacher O! Teacher And many were missing.
The wind rose and the plant began to shake, tripping the leaf, terror You are my preacher Nothing come to my mind.
gripped the dew drop as gravity pulled it towards the edge of the leaf, towards Except donating
the unknown why? Why was this happening? Things were comfortable things You are my father People were injured
were safe. Why did they have to change? Why? Why? You are my sister and All night long
The dew reached the edge of the leaf. It was terrified, certain that it You are my brother They were shocked with fright
would be smashed into a thousand pieces below, sure that this was the end. Teacher O! Teacher They prayed to God
The day had only just began and the end had come so quickly. It seemed so You are my preacher. and heard him calling
unfair. It seemed so meaningless. It tried desperately to do whatever it could And you make my doubts clear. Life will be fine
to cling to the leaf, but it was no use. If was just like a crime
Finally, it let go, surrendering to the pull of gravity. Down, down it fell. Environment- They lost their food
Below there seemed to be a mirror. A reflection of itself seemed to be coming Riddhika Saraswat (Class IX) Were in a sad mood
up to meet the dew drop. Closer and closer they came together with finally. They became homeless
When I look up at the sky,
And then the fear transformed into deep joy as the ting dew drop merged with And were in a mess
I see the sun shining bright,
the vastness that was no more, but it was not destroyed. I was very sad
And as the day turns into night,
It had become one with the whole. I tried to give whatever I could.
I love the white moon
Global Warming: An International Issue - Suman Agrawal (Class IX) That comes into sight.
When I turn my gaze towards
The average facade temperature of the globe has augmented more than The beautiful earth,
1 degree Fahrenheit since 1900 the speed of warming has been almost I love the fragrant flowers,
three folds the century long average, since 1970. This increase in earth's And the tall trees
average temperature is called Global warming. More or less, all specialists With their lives so long.
studying the climate record of the earth have the same opinion now that When I see the greenery of the
human actions are perhaps the leading power driving this fashion. forest,
Causes of Global Warming: With its variety of wild animals,
The major cause of global warming is the The trees giving them shelter to
emission of green house gases like Carbon rest,
Offering a variety of fruits and
Dioxide, Methane, Nitrogen, oxide etc.
flowers,
into the atmosphere. The major source
I love my earth.
of carbon dioxide are the power plants.
These power plants emit large amount
of the carbon dioxide produced from
burning of fossil fuel for the purpose
of electricity generation. Buildings
both commercial and residential,
represent a larger source of global Science & Studies - Riyesh Rithik Singh. P (Class- IX A)
warming than cars & trucks. Another
cause of global warming is deforestation Study of clocks and watches - Horology
that is caused by cutting and burning of Study of Bones - Osteology
Study of medicines and drugs - Pharmacology
forests for the purpose of residence and
Study of elections including voting - Psephology
industrialization.
Study of Handwriting - Graphology
The Monkey & The Bananas Study of blood - Hematology
Suppose 8 monkeys take 8 minutes to eat 8 bananas. Study of fishes - Ichthyology
Question 1. - How many minutes would it take 2 monkeys to eat 2 bananas? Study of wine - Oenology
Question 2. - How many monkeys would it take to eat 40 bananas in 40 Study of plants and an tissues - Histology
minutes?
takes 8 minutes to eat 1 banana and that all monkeys eat at the same pace? Study of universe and its origin - Cosmology
consumed at the same pace? Or does one assume that 1 monkey Study of shapes of molecules - Conchology
Does one assume that 8 monkeys take 1 minute to eat 1 banana and that all bananas are
2. it would take 8 monkeys 40 minutes to eat 40 bananas.
Study of tumors including treatment of cancer - Oncology.
1. It would take 8 minutes for 2 monkeys to eat 2 bananas;

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Connect The Dots Crossword - Countries & Capitals
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15 - Cuba, 17 - Ireland 16 - Thailand
Norway, 7 - China, 11 - India, 14 - Egypt, 10 - Austria, 12 - Canada, 13 - France,
1 - Poland, 2 - Japan, 4 - Russia, 5 - 3 - Australia, 6 - Iran, 8 - Spain, 9 - Italy,
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Useful web sites for students
Today Web World is very useful for every age group and when you are a student then it is more than a virtual teacher for you. You can use internet as you
teacher. Given below are web addresses of some of the very useful web sites for you;
1) www.wikipedia.com - An online encyclopaedia
2) www.Refdesk.com - An online fact finder, where you can find links to all the useful web sites.
3) www.Math.com - This site provides help in a number of mathematics-related subjects, including basic grade-school math, calculus, algebra, geometry,
trigonometry, and statistics.
4) www.Sciencemadesimple.com - Elementary and middle school students can get detailed answers to many science questions.
5) www.Howstuffworks.com - You want to know about why and how something happens, this is the site for you.
Investiture Ceremony @ Brighton
“He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and
run……..” -Friederich Nietzsche. Here at Brighton we want our children to fly
which is why we give them additional responsibility thereby helping them to
overcome their fears and emerge as great leaders. The investiture ceremony
was help at the assembly ground to give various responsibilities to the
selected students. Rana Priyam and Suman Agrawal both from Class IX
were endowed with the responsibility of being the school captain- boys and
girls respectively.
RANA PRIYAM SUMAN AGRAWAL
HEAD BOY HEAD GIRL
In the same ceremony, class captains for
various classes were also declared and
awarded responsibilities.
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