School E-Newspaper

First, Learn all about newspapers

      Roadmap for Daily / Weekly Two‑Page E‑Newspaper

                                          

📰  1. Structure & Layout

• Fixed Elements (appear daily):

1. Masthead: KV OCF 29 Daily (school logo, date, issue number) 
2. Editorial note (short message from student editor-in-chief)
3. Daily quote or thought for the day
4. Weather & important announcements

• Variable Elements (rotate/change daily):

1. News updates (school events, competitions, achievements)
2. Feature article (student opinion, teacher interview, creative writing)
3. Departmental updates (see below)
4. Creative corner (poem, short story, artwork, riddles)
5. Sports & cultural highlights
6. “Student Voice” (letters, feedback, polls)

2. Departments Providing Daily Updates

1. Academics: Exam schedules, results, subject‑wise tips
2. Sports: Match results, practice schedules, achievements
3. Cultural Activities: Music, dance, drama, art events
4. Library/Reading Club: Book reviews, new arrivals
5. Science & IT Club: Innovations, experiments, tech news
6. Social Service/Environment Club: Awareness drives, eco‑initiatives
7. House System: Daily points, competitions, announcements 
8. Administration: Notices, circulars, important reminders

3. Platform & Software

1. Editing & Layout Tools:
2. Google Docs or Microsoft Word → simple drafting
3. Canva or Microsoft Publisher → attractive newspaper layout templates
4. Adobe InDesign (advanced option if available)

5. Collaboration: 

6. Google Drive or OneDrive → shared folder for drafts & images
7. Trello or Notion → task assignment & editorial calendar

8. Publishing: 

   Export as PDF → circulate via WhatsApp groups, email, or school website
9. Optionally host on Google Sites or WordPress for an online archive

• 4. Workflow for Fast Editing & Publishing

1. Morning (before school starts): Departments submit updates (short notes, photos, announcements).

2. Editorial Team: 

   Assign sections to student editors. One editor compiled fixed content (masthead, quote, announcements).
3. Others handle variable content (features, creative corner).

4. Design Team: 

   Use Canva/Publisher template for quick layout.
5. Insert text + images.

6. Proofreading: 

   Teacher coordinator + editor-in-chief review.

7. Publishing: 

   Export PDF → distribute digitally by 12 noon (or end of school day).

  5. Roles for Student Editors

1. Editor-in-Chief: Oversees content, ensures deadlines
2. Section Editors: Each handles one department (sports, academics, culture, etc.)
3. Design Team: Layout, images, formatting
4. Proofreaders: Grammar, spelling, clarity
5. Distribution Team: Uploads & shares final PDF

6. Tips for Sustainability

1. Keep articles short (100–150 words max per section).
2. Use templates to save time.
3. Rotate responsibilities weekly among student editors.
4. Maintain a content calendar (birthdays, events, competitions).
5. Encourage contributions from all classes to keep it lively.
6. Class xi students and language teachers + abhivayakti aur madhayam NCER Book 

7. Team: 

📰 Components of a Newspaper Front Page

• Logo: Symbol or emblem representing the newspaper brand.

• Masthead: The newspaper's name, prominently displayed at the top.

• Headline: The main story title—designed to grab attention.

• Menu: A list of other featured sections or stories inside.

• Website: The digital address for accessing the newspaper online.

• Article: A written story or report—can be news, opinion, or feature.

• Photo: A visual element that supports or enhances a story.

• Caption: Text explaining the photo’s context or relevance.

• Jump Line: A note indicating where the article continues on another page.

  

Here’s your updated front page design for the PM SHRI KV OCF 29 E-NEWSPAPER, featuring:

• 🟡 KVS logo prominently centered at the top

• 📰 A clean masthead with your school name

• 📚 Positive, student-focused headlines on education and sports

• 🏃‍♂️ A vibrant photo of KV athletes in action

• 💡 Featured article on Reading Week and innovative learning

• 📌 Menu bar with sections like Education, Sports, Creativity Corner, and Announcements

• 🔗 School website and jump line included for continuity

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Library Log Book of a Student -2025-26-Reading Promotion

पढ़ने की शक्ति को प्रज्वलित करें!

जिज्ञासा, कल्पनाशीलता और ज्ञान की संस्कृति को बढ़ावा देने में हमारे साथ जुड़ें। 

आइए पन्ने पलटें और अपने दिमाग खोलें।  

क्योंकि आज के पाठक कल नेता हैं!

🌟 पढ़ें • चिंतन करें • उठें

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Ignite the Power of Reading!  

Join us in fostering a culture of 

curiosity, imagination, and knowledge.  

Let’s turn pages and open minds. 

Because readers today are leaders tomorrow!

🌟 Read • Reflect • Rise

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Library orientation and Notebook work

Students of classes VI to X will maintain a Library notebook 

 OR

Personal Diary & a Pen  with the following information:

पुस्तकालय अभिविन्यास और नोटबुक कार्य

कक्षा VI से X तक के छात्र एक पुस्तकालय नोटबुक रखेंगे

या

व्यक्तिगत डायरी जिसमें माहवार निम्नलिखित जानकारी होगी:

• APRIL 2025

1. Notebook 100 pages
2. Red cover
3. Name slip 

4. उत्तर पुस्तिका शपथ पत्र

5. Bio data with the meaning of all family names 
6.  HOBBIES-5- from blog 
7. Weekly Timetable  
8. स्वर
9. व्यंजन 
10. मात्रा - बारहखड़ी 
11. नंबर सिस्टम 

• Decimal 
• Roman 
• Hindi 
• Binary 
• Weekdays: Hindi, English 
• Seasons - Hindi English 
• Months - Hindi English 
• तिथियां  - पखवारा 
• GREEK LETTERS

• MAY 2025

1. Phonetics
2. LSRW-N
3. Parts of a book 
4. Parts/ Sections of a Magazine 
5. Parts/ Sections of a Newspaper 
6. E-book- free e-books 
7. Library  vs  Bookstore Differences

8. Attribute	Bookstore	Library
   Primary Purpose	Commercial sales of books	Provide access to books and other materials for borrowing
   Ownership	Privately owned or part of a chain	Publicly or privately owned, often government-funded
   Membership	Open to all customers	Requires library card or membership
   Collection	Books for sale	Books, magazines, DVDs, etc. for borrowing
   Services	Sales, special orders, events	Reference services, computer access, programs

 

JUNE 2025:

1. Class vi - bookmark,  
2. Class vii - book jacket 
3. Class viii - table calendar
4. Class ix - class library magazine 
5. Class xi - career monogram 
6. Last Year Work Click here  

JULY 2025

• Digital library  EG 4.0 , BLOG  NISTHA E PUSTAKALYA .......
• विद्या पर 20 संस्कृत श्लोक हिंदी अर्थ/दोहे  सहित CLASS-VII-VIII
• MOTHWISE IMPORTANT DAYS
• Book Reading Record / FORMATS 
• WELCOME CLASS XI 

AUGUST 2025

• BIOGRAPHY OF A LEADER ROLE MODEL FREEDOM FIGHTER
• SR RANGANATHAN BIRTHDAY- BIO PIC
• APJ  ABDUL KALAM BIRTH DAY- BIO PIC 
• ANY BIOGRAPHY OF A LEADER IN NOTEBOOK 
• आज मैंने स्कूल में क्या सीखा - डेली डायरी 
• MY PROGRESS MY RESPONSIBILITY: CHART FOR HALF/ YEARLY EXAMS 

SEPTEMBER 2025

• HINDI PUSTAK PARDARSHANI - EXPERIENCE 
• Write in Library Notebook
• HINDI BHASHA NARE - SLOGAN WRITING 
• Write in Library Notebook
• SWACHHTA NARE - SLOGAN WRITING 
• Write in Library Notebook
• HINDI SAHITYAKAR - ABOUT ANY ONE SAHITYAKAR 
• Write in Library Notebook
• Newspaper clipping by class VI-VIII
• Newspaper Clipping Scrapbook classes ix and xi

OCTOBER 2025

• BOOK REVIEWS: 
• APJ  ABDUL KALAM BIRTH DAY- BIO PIC  &
• Of all the books read so far.
• FESTIVALS OF INDIA 
• Write about two festivals 
• BOOKMARK/ JACKET/CALENDAR BY LEFTOVER STUDENTS 
• Submit if you have not in after summer holidays.
• Class vi - bookmark, 
• Class vii - book jacket 
• Class viii - table calendar
• Class ix - class library magazine 
• Class xi - career monogram 
• LIBRARY CLASS MAGAZINE -CLASS IX -X A B C, XI AB 
• Submit the page given to you for writeup 
• ALL ABOUT NEWS PAPER - XI A B 

NOVEMBER 2025

• CHILDREN DAY PUSTAK PARDARSHNI 
• FICTION VS NONFICTION 
• SLOGAN CHILDREN DAY 
• SUNO KAHANI - ILLAZ- PARIVAR KA SADASHY 
• Journey of a book: Tablet to tablet  PPT
• Journey of Newspapers ACTIVITY  
• ALL ABOUT MAGAZINES
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DECEMBER 2025: 

1. Gregorian vs Other Calendars.
2. BOOK VS MAGAZINE 
3. BOOK BINDING  SKILL
4. DIGITAL E-BOOK VS PHYSICAL BOOK 
5. ALL ABOUT NEWSPAPERS 
6. NEWS PAPER CLIPPING: SCAB BOOK CLASS VIII-IX-XI 
7. E-NEWSPAPER CLIPPING 

JAN. 2026

• Target of reading 80 books/magazines in the year. 
• 20 Books + 60 Magazines (Digital + Hard Copies) this year.
• Learn to use digital magazines in e-Library. Edzter
• इस वर्ष मैंने स्कूल में क्या सीखा -एक रिपोर्ट 
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• Book Review
• 1. Title 
• 2. Author
• 3 Publisher / ISBN
• 4 cost 
• 5 Pages
• 6. Main Chapters 
• 7 Lessons discussed 
• 8. Lessons learnt 
• 9 Shared book/concept with 
• 10 Overall Impression.

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Magazine reading record: 

Magazine review 

• 1. Title 
• 2. Month 
• 3. Cost 
• 4. Approx pages 
• 5. Editor Name 
• 6. Publisher / ISSN 
• 7. Regular columns 
• 8. Favorite Column 
• 9. Special / Cover story 
• 10. Your take-home points 

• News Paper :? 

CLASSES -XI-XII .....Plz Note: 

Classes XI - XII  MUST CARRY A PEN & A notebook/ Diary while visiting the Library....

Career Guidance is Essential for Students in the light of SIP- & SWOT XI-XII

Just one thing and Personality Development Tips: 

FOR SSB/ ANY INTERVIEW - XI-XII

Read Also  

Book Reading club members and class-wise book clubs...  

1. Artists Club vi  abc
2. Sports Club vii abc
3. Leaders Club viii abc
4. Authors Club ix abc
5. Scientists Club xi ab

LIBRARY BLOG OF KVS SCHOOLS@VICKAS: KV Students House System:

Important Days and Dates 2025, National & International Days

पुस्तक  समीक्षा

BOOK REVIEW FORMAT

दिनांक/DATE…………….................................................. विषय/ SUBJECT: पुस्तकालय/LIBRARY                    

पुस्तक  का  नाम /TITLE………………………………..….................................परिग्रहण संख्या/ Accn no.............

लेखक/ AUTHOR…………………………..................................... …प्रष्ठ संख्या /PAGES …………………………

प्र्काशक/ PUBLISHER …………………………………….....………………मूल्य/ COST…………………….….........

पात्रों के नाम/ CHARACTERS…………………………………………………....…………………………………………

स्थानों का वर्णन/ PLACES……………………………………………………………………...………….……………….

नये –कठिन शब्द/ NEW & DIFFICULT WORDS ……………………………………………………………………..

विषय वस्तु/  SUBJECT MATTER………………………………………………………...………………………………

आपका प्रिय संदर्भ/ EPISODE YOU LIKED……………………………………………………………………...………

पुस्तक कितने दिनों में पढ़ी/ READ IN DAYS …………………………………………………………………………

पुस्तक कितने लोगों से साझा की/ BOOK-CONCEPT  SHARED  WITH ……………………………………………

 पुस्तक समीक्षा प्रतुति / BOOK  REVIEW PRESENTATION ....................................................................................

पुस्तक के बारे में/ ABOUT BOOK ……………………………………………....…………………………………………

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विध्यार्थी का नाम /Student’s Name……………………………………………..

कक्षा/ Class ……………………………

केन्द्रीय विद्यालय.............................................................................

LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOMEWORK- 2025-26

Class	Library activity	Details	Remarks
Vi	Bookmark	Size = 8 inches x 3 inches only 500 gsm paper	One side - bio data Thought on the other  MAKE SIAM MASCOT
	IMPORTANT DAYS	01 MAY 2025-31 DEC 2025	मई 2025 - भारतकोश, ज्ञान का हिन्दी महासागर
Vii	Book jacket	Of books on swami VIVEKANANDA  / APJ ABDUL KALAM/   or any other leader Sports ..BOOK	Bio data and A book review must  MAKE SIAM MASCOT
	IMPORTANT DAYS	01 MAY 2025-31 DEC 2025	मई 2025 - भारतकोश, ज्ञान का हिन्दी महासागर
Viii	Table calendar	Mini. 12 leaves – thoughts, shloks, quotes, sayings, slogans, etc. As per roll no	Bio data one page Mini 500 gsm paper  MAKE SIAM MASCOT
	IMPORTANT DAYS	01 MAY 2025-31 DEC 2025	मई 2025 - भारतकोश, ज्ञान का हिन्दी महासागर
Ix	Class magazine	One file page, with a good article, bio data- & lamination 300-500 gsm paper PREFRED TOPIC IS SIAM AND ROAD SAFETY	Editors and chief editors to edit, compile and cover.  MAKE SIAM MASCOT
	IMPORTANT DAYS	01 MAY 2025-31 DEC 2025	मई 2025 - भारतकोश, ज्ञान का हिन्दी महासागर
X	E - magazine	Each student must make 10 slides ppt of their own chosen  topic	Relevant to class syllabus Bio data must
	IMPORTANT DAYS	01 MAY 2025-31 DEC 2025	मई 2025 - भारतकोश, ज्ञान का हिन्दी महासागर
XI	Seminar on 500 CAREER CARDS  (a)career option in the humanities   (b)Career option in science   (c)Career option in commerce	script minimum 5 pages On What _ Why_ And How_	Relevant to your choice   Skill Interest Personality    MAKE A MASCOT  & Bio data must

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA OCF, CHANDIGARH

PROMOTION OF READING HABIT AMONG STUDENTS

Reading plays a crucial role in the academic and personal development of students. Promoting a reading habit among students is essential for their overall growth and development. Despite its importance, many students today are not as engaged in reading as they should be. Following are some benefits of reading habit among students, current challenges, and actionable recommendations.

 

Benefits of Reading

1.      Academic Performance: Students who have developed reading habits are tend to perform better in academic performance.

2.      Stress Reduction: Reading books can be a relaxing, which reduces stress and increases mental well-being.

3.      Cultural Awareness: Exposure to books of different places and authors increases students' understanding of different cultures and societies and peoples.

4.      Cognitive Development: Reading of books increases vocabulary, language skill, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

5.      Emotional Intelligence: Reading of fiction and biography of famous personality can improve emotional intelligence of students.

Challenges: -

1.      Digital Distractions: The easy access of internet, social media and gadgets has reduced the interest of students of reading books.

2.      Lack of Interest: Many students have lack of interest in reading books. They don’t take reading as pleasurable activity.

3.      Reading Difficulties: Students with language barriers and with learning disabilities may struggle with reading.

 

Promoting reading habit is beneficial in academic success and personal growth of the students. These are some Library activities which are being conducted to encourage reading habits among Students:

1.      Book Fairs: Book fairs in the school premises may be arranged so the students can be exposed the wide range of books of different authors. It encourages students to explore different types of literature.

2.      Reading Clubs: Reading club and book clubs are formed where students can discuss about the books of their interests, they can share their thoughts, and may recommend books to each other.

3.      Use of Technology: Libraries should provide the students an online platform, like Audiobooks, provision of E_Books, availability of E_Resources in the library, use of educational apps, to make reading more interactive and accessible to students. Use of technology and E_Resources can make reading more engaging for tech-savvy students.

4.      Providing of Diverse Reading Materials: Libraries should provide a wide range of books and reading materials which can fulfill the different interests and reading levels of the students to keep them engaged.

5.      Incorporation of Reading into Curriculum: Reading activities should be incorporated into various subjects. Teachers should be encouraged to assign reading related tasks in the topic being taught.

6.      Book Reviews: Students should be told to write book review of the book which they have read. By writing book Review for the books the students have read can be encouraging the other students to read the same books.

7.      Bio Sketch Writing: Students should be given the biographies of eminent personalities and after reading they should write brief note on the famous personalities.

8.      Book Talk and Author Visit: Invite authors to speak at the school during assembly or any other suitable time where students can interact with them. Students can be inspired by hearing directly from authors and this can make reading more exciting.

 

By conducting these activities libraries can help inculcate lifelong love of reading.

·        Create a Reading Challenge: Organize a reading challenge where students set individual reading goals and track their progress. Offer rewards for achieving milestones to incentivize reading.

·        Set Aside Dedicated Reading Time: Allocate specific time during the school day for silent reading or reading-related activities. This establishes a routine and emphasizes the value of taking time for reading regularly.

·        Parental Involvement: Encourage parents to read with their children at home and support their reading habits. Organize family reading nights or workshops to emphasize the importance of reading as a shared activity.

·        Celebrate Reading Achievements: Recognize and celebrate students' reading accomplishments through awards, certificates, or public acknowledgments. Positive reinforcement can motivate students to continue reading.

·        Make Reading Fun: Choose engaging and age-appropriate books, organize reading-related games or contests, and incorporate creative activities like book-themed crafts or performances to make reading a fun and enjoyable experience for students.

·        By implementing these ideas and strategies, schools can play a significant role in nurturing a lifelong love for reading among students.

·        Promoting a reading habit among students is key to academic success and personal growth. Here are some ideas and strategies to encourage reading:

·        Create a Reading Culture: Establish reading corners in classrooms and libraries, organize book clubs, and celebrate reading achievements to foster a culture of reading in schools.

·        Set Reading Goals: Encourage students to set personal reading goals and track their progress. This can motivate them to read regularly and challenge themselves.

 

·        Reading Challenges: Organize reading challenges or competitions to spark students' interest in reading. This could include themes like mystery novels, biographies, or exploring different genres.

·        Author Visits and Book Fairs: Invite authors to speak at the school or organize book fairs to expose students to new books and inspire them to read more.

·        Incorporate Technology: Utilize audiobooks, e-books, and reading apps to accommodate different learning styles and make reading more accessible to students.

·        Reading Rewards: Implement a reward system for reaching reading milestones, such as certificates, badges, or small prizes, to incentivize reading.

·        Parental Involvement: Engage parents in promoting reading habits at home by providing reading recommendations, hosting family reading nights, or creating a parent-child book club.

·        Integrate Reading Across Subjects: Encourage teachers to incorporate reading activities into various subjects to show students the importance of reading beyond language arts.

·        Provide Reading Support: Offer reading support services for struggling readers, such as reading intervention programs or peer tutoring, to ensure that all students have the opportunity to develop their reading skills.

·        By implementing these strategies, schools can help instill a lifelong love of reading in students and foster a community of enthusiastic readers.

SEE ALSO 

        Table / List of Binary Numbers ▶️ from 0 to 100

Tithi No.	Tithi Name	Meaning / Significance
1	Pratipada	Beginning of the fortnight
2	Dwitiya	Second lunar day
3	Tritiya	Third lunar day
4	Chaturthi	Ganesha Chaturthi, Sankashti
5	Panchami	Nag Panchami, Vasant Panchami
6	Shashthi	Skanda Shashthi
7	Saptami	Ratha Saptami
8	Ashtami	Durga Ashtami, Krishna Janmashtami
9	Navami	Ram Navami, Maha Navami
10	Dashami	Vijaya Dashami
11	Ekadashi	Fasting day, highly auspicious
12	Dwadashi	Day after Ekadashi
13	Trayodashi	Pradosh Vrat
14	Chaturdashi	Naraka Chaturdashi, Shivratri
15	Purnima / Amavasya	Full Moon (Purnima) / New Moon (Amavasya)

Paksha Name	Description
Shukla Paksha	Waxing phase of the moon (New Moon to Full Moon)
Krishna Paksha	Waning phase of the moon (Full Moon to New Moon)

🔹 मास (चंद्र मास)

हिंदू कैलेंडर में 12 चंद्र मास होते हैं:

तिथि संख्या तिथि नाम का अर्थ/महत्व

• 1 प्रतिपदा पखवाड़े का प्रारम्भ
• 2 द्वितीया दूसरा चंद्र दिवस
• 3 तृतीया तीसरा चंद्र दिवस
• 4 चतुर्थी गणेश चतुर्थी, संकष्टी
• 5 पंचमी नाग पंचमी, वसंत पंचमी
• 6 षष्ठी स्कन्द षष्ठी
• 7 सप्तमी रथ सप्तमी
• 8 अष्टमी दुर्गा अष्टमी, कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
• 9 नवमी राम नवमी, महानवमी
• 10 दशमी विजयादशमी
• 11एकादशी व्रत दिवस अति शुभ
• 12. एकादशी के बाद द्वादशी का दिन
• 13 त्रयोदशी प्रदोष व्रत
• 14 चतुर्दशी नरक चतुर्दशी, शिवरात्रि
• 15 पूर्णिमा / अमावस्या 

पक्ष नाम विवरण

शुक्ल पक्ष चंद्रमा की बढ़ती अवस्था (अमावस्या से पूर्णिमा तक)

कृष्ण पक्ष चंद्रमा की क्षीण अवस्था (पूर्ण)। चंद्रमा से अमावस्या)

🔹मास (चन्द्र मास)

हिंदू कैलेंडर में 12 चंद्र महीने होते हैं:

महीने का नाम अनुमानित ग्रेगोरियन काल के प्रमुख त्यौहार/नोट्स

1. चैत्र मार्च-अप्रैल उगादि, गुड़ी पड़वा, राम नवमी
2. वैशाख अप्रैल-मई बुद्ध पूर्णिमा
3. ज्येष्ठ मई-जून गंगा दशहरा
4. आषाढ़ जून-जुलाई गुरु पूर्णिमा
5. श्रावण जुलाई-अगस्त रक्षा बंधन, जन्माष्टमी
6. भाद्रपद अगस्त-सितंबर गणेश चतुर्थी
7. आश्विन सितंबर-अक्टूबर नवरात्रि, दशहरा
8. कार्तिक अक्टूबर-नवंबर दिवाली, कार्तिक पूर्णिमा
9. मार्गशीर्ष नवंबर-दिसंबर गीता जयंती
10. पौष दिसंबर-जनवरी पौष पूर्णिमा
11. माघ जनवरी-फरवरी माघ पूर्णिमा, वसंत पंचमी
12. फाल्गुन फरवरी-मार्च होली, महा शिवरात्रि
13. ..............

Month Name	Approx Gregorian Period	Key Festivals / Notes
Chaitra	Mar–Apr	Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Ram Navami
Vaishakha	Apr–May	Buddha Purnima
Jyeshtha	May–Jun	Ganga Dussehra
Ashadha	Jun–Jul	Guru Purnima
Shravana	Jul–Aug	Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami
Bhadrapada	Aug–Sep	Ganesh Chaturthi
Ashwin	Sep–Oct	Navratri, Dussehra
Kartika	Oct–Nov	Diwali, Kartik Purnima
Margashirsha	Nov–Dec	Gita Jayanti
Pausha	Dec–Jan	Paush Purnima
Magha	Jan–Feb	Magha Purnima, Vasant Panchami
Phalguna	Feb–Mar	Holi, Maha Shivratri