Leadership is not about a position or a badge;

it is about inspiring others through responsibility, integrity and service.

Queen’s Valley School proudly celebrated the Senior and Junior Investiture Ceremonies on 24 July 2026, marking the formal induction of the newly elected Student Councils for the academic session 2026–27. The day witnessed the spirit of leadership, responsibility and service among students.

The programme commenced with the dignitaries being ceremonially escorted by the NCC cadets, followed by a soulful Saraswati and Ganesh Vandana presented by the school choir. The graceful opening created an aura of serenity and pride amongst all. The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Revered Ms. Uma Bansal, whose constant guidance and visionary support continue to inspire the Queen's Valley School family in nurturing the future world leaders.

Addressing the gathering, Officiating Principal Ms. Pooja Sharma inspired the newly elected council members with her words on the true essence of leadership. She encouraged them to lead with sincerity, humility and compassion, reminding them that true leaders serve with dedication, uphold the values of the school and inspire others through their actions. Dignitaries conferred badges upon the student leaders, formally entrusting them with their responsibilities. During the oath taking ceremony, the council members pledged to uphold the school's values and traditions while carrying out their duties with honesty, dedication and integrity.

The newly elected Head Girl, Aahuti, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the trust reposed in the council. She assured that the council will work collaboratively with commitment and empathy to foster a positive, inclusive and vibrant learning environment. The day concluded on a note of pride and optimism, celebrating a new generation of responsible young leaders ready to uphold the school's motto, "Have Dreams, Have Faith, Have Hope!", and contribute meaningfully to the Queen's Valley School community.

“La langue est la clé qui ouvre les portes d'une culture.”

Lingua Fest: French Cultural Show for Class VIII was organised on 14th July 2026 to commemorate Bastille Day. Participants presented a two-minute first-person portrayal of a renowned French personality, highlighting their life, achievements, and contributions to France and the world. The event aimed to foster creativity, confidence, and a deeper appreciation of French history, language, and culture.

Students delivered impressive performances by incorporating expressive acting, costumes and detailed props. Several participants further enriched their presentations with musical performances and cultural elements, making their portrayals engaging and memorable. Their confident stage presence and effective use of voice modulation brought historical personalities to life and captivated the audience.

The competition provided students with an opportunity to strengthen their communication, presentation, and performance skills while deepening their understanding of French culture. Overall, the event was a remarkable showcase of talent, creativity, and cultural learning, leaving both the audience and judges thoroughly impressed.

Report by: Srijan G.Kaundal

On July 14th, 2026, a workshop was held at Queen’s Valley School, Dwarka, focusing on profile building for college admissions and career development. The session was addressed by Mr. Harsh Wadhwa, a college admissions coach, who explained the need for profile building and elaborated on how students could begin developing a strong profile during their school years. He spoke about the various aspects of building a holistic profile, including academics, extracurricular and co-curricular activities, social contribution, and leadership roles.

He explained that profile building is not just an additional pursuit but a necessity in today’s competitive world. Using various examples, he demonstrated how universities and employers seek more than just academic qualifications, but a diverse range of skills, achievements and experiences in different categories as metrics for aptitude. This helped everyone understand the importance of profile building and the opportunities it creates, where even an average student with a well-rounded profile may be preferred over a top scorer with no additional skills or interests.

The session concluded by providing practical guidance on building a good profile as a beginner, including networking, participating in competitions, volunteering, pursuing internships, and updating oneself with current affairs by reading newspapers. Overall, the session was informative and engaging, leaving many students motivated to begin building their profiles with consistency and purpose.

Report by:

Chhavi Kaushik

XIIB

AI is not about replacing teachers, it is about empowering them to teach better.

In a step towards future-ready classrooms, seven teachers from different departments of Queen's Valley School participated in an enriching workshop titled ‘Shaping the Future of Learning’ on Artificial Intelligence at the American Centre from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM on July 11th, 2026.

The session began with a welcome and an insightful discussion on the evolution of India’s education system, its global standing including the PISA rankings, and the growing role of AI in classrooms.

The main focus was hands-on training on Google’s tool ‘NotebookLM’. Teachers explored how to use AI to create videos, animations, and interactive activities based on subject-specific topics and chapters. Each teacher planned and presented one AI-based activity on NotebookLM and showcased creative animated outputs. The workshop was truly engaging. Teachers participated with great enthusiasm and learned practical ways to integrate AI into teaching-learning.

Such workshops will greatly benefit educators in making lessons more innovative and student-centric in the future.

An offline teachers' training workshop was conducted by GO Sharpener on Saturday, 4 July 2026 in the Cultural Hall, Queen's Valley School. The session was facilitated by the resource person, Ms. Shivani.

The 40-minute training session focused on the July–September Monthly Toolkit, providing teachers with a comprehensive understanding of its implementation in the classroom.

During the session, Ms. Shivani explained the objectives and execution of the planned activities, enabling teachers to integrate them effectively into their academic schedule. The interactive nature of the workshop also allowed teachers to seek clarifications regarding various toolkit activities and their implementation.

The training proved to be informative and insightful, equipping teachers with the necessary guidance to execute the monthly toolkit efficiently while ensuring meaningful implementation of CBSE's experiential and skill-based learning initiatives.