When people dont accept your thoughts and ideas ......

17th December 2018

When People dont accept my thoughts and ideas and the ways I am, I feel bad and sad. Next moment I realise, may be I am not mature enough either to express my thoughts, may be my preparation and homework is not enough, may be my thoughts are incoherent. The next moment I realise ...  my work towards excellence needs to be more intense, clear and godly. The next moment I realise Gods grace on me for realizing  atleast this much for the time being." - LbnRaj moorunaaku.blogspot.in

AM I PERFECT?

I think I lost my passion for being perfect. I now tend to think that pursuing perfection is not that appealing an option. Pursuing Excellence seems to be more  inclined towards natures abundance. I will continue to work on this new found option. Cheers! lbnraj ; https://moorunaaku.blogspot.in/ 6th April 2018

Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practice

Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Shishuvan Blogger

Role of Teachers, Parents, Students, Librarians and
others.

Rajashekhar Devarai
Chief Librarian (Shishuvan School)

(Originally published at :  http://www.shishuvan.com/wp/?p=7778   reproduced here with due acknowledgement to the source)

Celebration of Librarians is one of the Annual Events at Shishuvan. This is the  second successive year of celebration of this event. Shishuvan School Matunga,  Mumbai,  celebrated Librarians Day  on 12th August 2017  in honor of 125th birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan (widely known as Father of Library Science in India). The celebrations  were marked with a Seminar on “Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices – role of Teachers, Students, Parents, Librarians and others”.

This time the objective of the Seminar was on  Excellence in School Library Practices Vis a vis Best Practices. Democratic and Open School Philosophy of Shishuvan is maintained in Library Seminar by involving and addressing Parents, Teachers, Students, Librarians and others. Presentations were made, lectures were delivered by Teachers, Parents, Students and Librarians and others. The participants comprised of  students ,teachers, parents, librarians. Seminar stood out to  be unique as it involved major  stakeholders of school library service. The result was an useful gain and share  knowledge from each of the presenters and participants.  Organizers reasserted and re-assured  their approach to involve all stake holders in the forth coming events/activities. It was appreciated by one  and all and specially by the guest speakers and presenters.  Shishuvans commitment to School Library Service was amply visible in the deliberations of its teachers, students, parents and Library Staff.

Soon after the Lighting of the Lamp Ceremony, Mrs Shubadra Shenoy Principal of the School gave her welcome address. She emphasized on the role of Libraries  in Schools. She emphasized that libraries and their services are integral to Shishuvan and its academics from KG to Class X. She advised participants to be proactive and support actively in the Teaching Learning process.

Mr.Rajashekhar Devarai, Chief Librarian, in his introductory remarks emphasized on the importance of celebrating Librarians Day,  briefed the audience on the relevance of the Librarians Day in a School and dealt in  brief about the theme of the Seminar centering around the concepts like : School Libraries, Librarians, Excellence and Best Practices.

Mrs. Heeru Bhojwani (Information Curator and Coach – American School of Bombay), Mrs.Suhas Dave (Head Librarian – Gundecha Education Academy), Mrs Sangeeta Bhansali (Director – Kahani Tree), Mrs.Prashanti Ghadigaonkar / Geetmala S (Faculty Members – Muktangan) were the Core presenters. Mrs. Jamila Merchant, Mrs.Shraddha Tiwarekar, Mrs.Prajakta Bhandare, Shraddha Goyal and Mrs.Archana Balaji , Class VIII students Disha and Mihir presented / deliberated on behalf of Shishuvan. Kabir Class Student activated / energized the group with a timely break.

Highlight of the event was the Question Answer / Discussion Session moderated effectively by Preeti Santosh Malavade, Librarian of Vibgyor High Borivali. Questions were invited for all the presenters one by one. Various issues and concenrns were addressed. During the session Mrs Shamim Padamsee shared her ideas on Indian authors, Indian Books and Reading Events. She also briefed on the ongoing Leading Reading Schools of India Awards. Mrs.Namita Talreja Vice Principal gave presidential remarks. Mrs.Jamila Merchant thanked every one responsible for the success of the Event / Seminar.

Functional and state of art Libraries  are back bones of successful schooling according to IFLA/UNISCO School Library Manifesto (1995), “ School library globally are envisioned as a force for the  enchantment and improvement of Teaching and Learning through out the School Community for Educators as well as Students .”

The theme of the Seminar was well appreciated by every one. The major take away of the Seminar :

1. Libraries can and should play important role in the Teaching / Learning Process.
2. Librarians need to adopt professional approach and be professional in works and activities.
3. Teachers, Students, Parents and others can contribute and impact effectively and appropriately to achieve excellence in school library service.

1. It was truly a day filled with learning and ideas. – Nirupama Kaushik
2. The Seminar which was organised was wonderful and it was helpful to gather innovative ideas.  There was a  good interactive session. Good knowledge to gain. – Amol Sonawane
3. In Seminar I enjoyed and learned many new things such as “students can also be Librarians” and came to know about new activities that can be created and will help me during my classes. – Anon.
4. The workshop / seminar was encouraging and I came across many new activiries that will help me in developing reading habits in children of my school – Anon.
5. The Presentations were wonderful. I liked them.  – Hiya, Class V Student, Mahapragya Public School.
6. Excellent Seminar.  I like all activities and discussions held during the Seminar.  I would like to attend such seminars again and again. Thank You. – Ms.Kamini Katkar, Librarian, PIS – CBSE, Powai
7. Got very good information on Library functions. I could hear to Librarians with experience. Seminar was arranged in a very good way by Shishuvan. Thanks for celebrating our day i.e Librarians Day.  – Hemangini G Shah, Librarian, Sion.    

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Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices Posted on September 21, 2017 by Shishuvan Blogger Role of Teachers, Parents, Students, Librarians and others”, Rajashekhar Devarai Chief Librarian (Shishuvan School)

Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Shishuvan Blogger

Role of Teachers, Parents, Students, Librarians and
others”,

Rajashekhar Devarai
Chief Librarian (Shishuvan School)

Celebration of Librarians is one of the Annual Events at Shishuvan. This is the  second successive year of celebration of this event. Shishuvan School Matunga,  Mumbai,  celebrated Librarians Day  on 12th August 2017  in honor of 125th birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan (widely known as Father of Library Science in India). The celebrations  were marked with a Seminar on “Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices – role of Teachers, Students, Parents, Librarians and others”.

This time the objective of the Seminar was on  Excellence in School Library Practices Vis a vis Best Practices. Democratic and Open School Philosophy of Shishuvan is maintained in Library Seminar by involving and addressing Parents, Teachers, Students, Librarians and others. Presentations were made, lectures were delivered by Teachers, Parents, Students and Librarians and others. The participants comprised of  students ,teachers, parents, librarians. Seminar stood out to  be unique as it involved major  stakeholders of school library service. The result was an useful gain and share  knowledge from each of the presenters and participants.  Organizers reasserted and re-assured  their approach to involve all stake holders in the forth coming events/activities. It was appreciated by one  and all and specially by the guest speakers and presenters.  Shishuvans commitment to School Library Service was amply visible in the deliberations of its teachers, students, parents and Library Staff.

Read further at : http://www.shishuvan.com/wp/?p=7778Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices

I dont want to follow those who impress me with their goodness, and excellence, rather .... ......

"I dont follow those who impress me overpower me with their goodness and excellence.  I follow those who make me understand my goodness and excellence."-LbnRaj ; lotus5673@yahoo.co.in ; 

Road To Excellence ....

"Road to excellence is a road to satisfaction, happiness and bliss. Road to excellence is a mission for the good of all those who are  around you. It is a highest order of being at your best. No one has a right to block or obstruct you. Resolve not to compromise with any one be it your near/dear ones, your boss, subordinates in this mission of yours.  Dare to face the consequence, move further and further on this road to excellence. Never ever settle down for less and  mediocrity. Go further and further into abundance in whatever you do and say. Dont give up. It will be act of timidity. Be at your best come what may." - LbnRaj ; 18th March 2017 ;  https://moorunaaku.blogspot.in/2017/03/road.html 

Be the person who will run short of time to acknowledge people who continue to complement.

"Appreciation is good. It inspires and motivates for going ahead towards excellence. Dont get stuck on that. Reward yourself, learn to complement and appreciate yourself. You cant stop by to have appreciation, prizes and rewards. If they come it is fine, if they dont, then also it is fine. Enjoy life by being the best and doing the best, rest leave it to God." LbnRaj ; 3.2.2017. https://moorunaaku.blogspot.in ; 

Maintain distance with those who advise you to be practical ......

"If you are in search of truth, if you are on your way to excellence, if you are bent upon creating miracles, if you are bent upon doing the impossible, then do away or distance yourself away from people who advise you to be practical and realistic. It is not safe to be with them. It is risky to spend time with them. They can blur your dream." - LbnRaj ; moorunaaku.blogspot.in ; https://www.facebook.com/LbnRaj ; lotus5673@yahoo.co.in

On success, excellence and happiness

"Mohan does small things in great ways.  He puts in the best of his efforts in Whatever he does and say.  He believes that nothing is impossible. He does not bother if things dont happen in desired ways. He continues to put in his best even if he continues to fail. Among-st the people around him he is know to be a person who does small things in great ways. Often people mock at him for being so simple, honest and sincere. People find it hard to realise the reasons for which he continues to be happy and contentedness. He is bent upon achieving the best in all things he does,  in right ways, come what may.
Mahesh is educated, intelligent and smart. Mahesh does great things in smart and at times in mean ways. he always believes in the policy of Putting in the Least and Reaping the Most. Continues to have promotions and have ample of money regularly and consistently. Becomes sad and frustrated on a regular basis consistently when things dont happen in desired ways. He continues to pose to be successful and happy., but internally is is not. He seems to live with feelings of fear and guilt. He always at getting the best rewards possible in life, with or without efforts. He continues to believe that to Live and Live happily is a hard thing to achieve. He continues to believe that good job, wealth and fame dont come by right ways, they need to be grabbed in smart ways. He did great things in life for which neither he is happy nor the people around.  People around him found him to be mean, selfish and hopeless.  Surprisingly, internally he continues to realise that he is not a happy person, and that he cannot be a happy person. He continues to realise that his achievement and accolades are fake and unreal.
I BOLDLY AND HONESTLY APPRECIATE THE WAY MOHAN LIVES HIS LIFE, THE WAY HE TAKES EVERY THING TO BE POSITIVE." - LbnRaj ; https://www.facebook.com/LbnRaj

When we are engaged in doing right things, we need to cultivate the habit of being bold to put things right, come what may.

"When we are on right track and engaged in doing right things we need to be more bold and stubborn. We need to cultivate the habit of being stubborn and firm. We need to be ready to be unpopular as well. On our path to excellence, let us not allow any one to dilute our efforts even if they are elder or senior to us. This is what is true boldness. Good news is, when results come right, those who seem to have opposed also will come and pat us. There is no other way." LbnRaj ; https://www.facebook.com/LbnRaj

Picture source : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQAdmw0OuB8

Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Education – Role of Libraries’

Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Education – Role of Libraries’ celebrated in Shishuvan English Medium School on 12^th August 2016 : A Brief Report

Shishuvan School Matunga,  Mumbai,  celebrated Librarians Day  on 12^th August 2016  in honored of 124^th birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan widely known as Father of Library Science in India. The celebrations  included a seminar on ‘Excellence in School Education –Role of Libraries.’

The objective of the seminar was to focus on the Perspectives e on Excellence in School Education vis –a –vis . School library service. The unique  part of seminar was that the presentations were made by students , teachers , parents  and  librarians .The participants comprised of  students ,teachers, parents, librarians. Seminar stood out to  be unique as it involved major  stakeholders of school library service. The result was an useful gain and share  knowledge from each of the presenters and participants.  Organizers reasserted and re-assured  their approach to involve all stake holders in the forth coming events/activities. It was appreciated by one  and all and specially by the guest speakers and presenters.  Shishuvans commitment to Libraries was amply attested by the fact that Management Committee Members took active part in the deliberations. Soon after the Lighting of the Lamp Ceremony, Mr.Rajashekhar Devarai, Chief Librarian, spoke briefed the audience on the relevance of the Librarians Day in a School and dealt in  brief about the theme of the Seminar. This was followed by lectures by (Shishuvan Management Committee) Shree Mulchandbhai, Shree Navinbhai and Shree Premjibhai. Mrs. Jamila Merchant (PR Librarian – Shishuvan) spoke on Joy of Working with children and summed up on the School Library Service since the inception of the School. Mr.Rajashekhar Devarai spoke on ‘School Librarianship – Lessons in Professionalism’. These preludes / talks paved way for the Core Presentations  one each by Parents(Mrs. Mala Balamurugan), Teachers(Ms.Kepha - Shishuvan), Students (Ananaya /Tanisha – class VII and Class X – Shishuvan School), Librarians (Shirley Miranda – Goldcrest International School, Navi Mumbai).

Functional and state of art Libraries  are back bones of successful schooling according to IFLA/UNISCO School Library Manifesto (1995), “ School library globally are envisioned as a force for the  enchantment and improvement of Teaching and Learning through out the School Community for Educators as well as Students .”  Credit of successfully Celebrating Librarians Day and conducting the Seminar goes to  Ms. Shubadra Shenoy (Principal) & Members of Management committee who aptly recognized  the need to recognize library service in a school.  Parents team ,Students, Librarians from Shishuvan and Other Schools  who attended, enjoyed the sessions and appreciated Shishuvans incentive in the regard . Some of the participants  wished that the  event should be celebrated every year.

Highlight  of the event was Chief Guest Prof. Coomi Veviana’s lecture. She is currently English Professor at Mumbai University, Author of much acclaimed book ‘What Children Really Want.’ The audience was spell bound through out her session which was full of life, information and enthusiasm. Senior Management committee Members Shree Mulchandhai, Shree Premjibhai, Shree Navinbhai, Principal Shubadra Shenoy, Executive  Director Neha Chheda participated in lighting of the lamp ceremony and inaugural session. Organizing team comprised of Shubadra (Seminar Director) Mr. Rajashekhar Devarai(Organizer Secretary ),  Ms. Jamila Merchant(Member) and others from Library Advisory Committee and Learning Resource Centre (a parent body of the school).  Ms.Bhumika (class X) Prime Minister of School and her classmates :  Avnish, Jash, Jay ,Yugam, Advik ,Manan, Tanay, Sakshi, Dishita, Nishita Punit, Soumil, Tanisha actively worked with the organizing Team in successful conduct of the Event from concept to commissioning. Suggestion/Recommendations of the participants are being compiled. Mrs. Neha Chheda Executive Director (Shishuvan School) who was all out in promoting the event and encouraging the organizing team,  summed up the sessions, organized Question / Answers / Discussion. Mrs. Namrata Manglani (Shishuvan Parent)  was an  all praise by every one for her impressive role as Master of Ceremonies. The event  ended with vote of thanks by Shraddha Tiwarekar, Assistant Librarian (Shishuvan).

Rajashekhar Devarai

Seminar Organizing Secretary

Chief Librarian (Shishuvan School, Matunga, Mumbai)

chieflibrarian.shishuvan@gmail.com 

August 12, 2016 : Librarians Day - Cum - Seminar on Excellence in School Education - Role of Libraries

Celebrated Librarians Day by hosting a Seminar on Excellence in School Education - Role of Libraries. Parents, Teachers, Students and Librarians from Shishuvan English Medium School and other schools participated. The event / seminar was first of its kinds where in presentations were made by students, teachers, parents and Librarians. Prof.Coomi Vevaina, Professor of English, Mumbai University was guest of honour and graced the occasion with her distinguished lecture on the seminar topic. SEMINAR ORGANIZING TEAM : Shishuvan - Library Advisory committee, Learning Resource Centre (parent body). Seminar Director : Shubadra Shenoy, Principal. Organizing Secretary : Rajashekhar Devarai, Chief Librarian. Jamila Merchant, Librarian - Member Organizing Committee. Master of Ceremonies : Namrata Manglani (parent).

Librarians Day - Cum - Seminar on Excellence in School Education : Role of Libraries

Registration Form for : Librarians Day - Cum Seminar at Shishuvan English Medium School, Matunga, Mumbai

 

Librarians Day - Cum Seminar at Shishuvan English Medium School, Matunga, Mumbai

Registration Form

Title :         Prof    5            Dr.    5          Mr.    5              Ms.    5

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_{Shishuvan English Medium School,}

_{426, Shraddhanand Road, King’s Circle, Matunga Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019.                                                Shubadra Shenoy, Principal, Organizing  Director; Neha Chheda, Executive Director, Member – Organizing Committee, Jamila Merchant, Librarian (PR), Namrata Manglani, Rajashekhar Devarai, Chief Librarian, Organizing Secretary. Chieflibrarian.shishuvan@gmail.com ; namratamanglani@gmail.com ; shraddhaasstlibshishuvan@gmail.com ; zamilamerchant@yahoo.co.in ; Tel : 022-24044063/64}

12th August 2016 : Librarians’ Day – Cum – Seminar at Shishuvan English Medium School, Matunga, Mumbai

12^th August 2016 : Librarians’ Day – Cum – Seminar

Shishuvan Invites

Shishuvan celebrates Librarians Day in honour of Great Indian Librarian Padmashree Prof.Dr S.R.Ranganathans’ 124^th Birth Anniversary , by hosting a “Seminar on Excellence in School Education : Role of Libraries” on 12^th August 2016 (forenoon, 9.00 am onwards).

Event Highlights

·       Different perspectives on Excellence in Education vis-à-vis School Library Service would be elicited by way of a four pronged presentations by Students, Teachers, Parents and Librarians. The presenters representing the above four would focus on their role in the process of achievement of Excellence in School Education.

·       Focus of presentations would invariably on Best Practices.

·       Prof.Coomi Vevaina (Professor of English – Mumbai University) a renowned  Educationist and author of the much acclaimed book, “What Children Really Want” would grace the occasion by delivering a lecture on the topic.

·        Shishuvan Reading Programme

·       Seminar Resolutions

Who should participate?

Students, Teachers, Parents Librarians and any other who have genuine interest in                     School Education and School Libraries.

Participants in the event will  get to know the nuances of Achieving Excellence in School Education – Vis-à-vis Role of Libraries. Functional and State of Art Libraries are backbones of vibrant and successful schooling. ‘School Libraries globally are envisioned as a force for the enhancement and improvement of Teaching and Learning throughout the School community for Educators as well as for Students (IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto, 1999).

No Participation fee. Participation by application / registration. Fill in the form. Sign and send a scanned copy by email.                                       Bring along the original on 12^th August 2016.

Librarians who would like to speak/make presentations on the seminar theme                                             may get in touch with the organizers.

_{Shishuvan English Medium School,}

_{426, Shraddhanand Road, King’s Circle, Matunga Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019.                                                Shubadra Shenoy, Principal, Organizing  Director; Neha Chheda, Executive Director, Member – Organizing Committee, Jamila Merchant, Librarian (PR), Namrata Manglani, Rajashekhar Devarai, Chief Librarian, Organizing Secretary.}

_{www.shishuvan.com ; Chieflibrarian.shishuvan@gmail.com ; namratamanglani@gmail.com ; shraddhaasstlibshishuvan@gmail.com ; zamilamerchant@yahoo.co.in ; Tel : 022-24044063/64}