NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2026

Dear Bodhian Students and Parents,

August has been a month of reflection, celebration and new beginnings at Bodhi International School. As I look back at the many moments that made this month special, I am reminded that a school is not merely a place where children learn it is a place where people, possibilities and purpose come together.

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – W. B. Yeats

This month, we witnessed that fire in many forms through our students’ achievements, the dedication of our teachers and the strengthening of our academic leadership.

Welcoming a New Chapter in IB PYP Leadership

It gives me immense pleasure to share the appointment of Ms Anjali Motwani as Deputy Primary Principal & PYP Coordinator.

Anjali Ma’am brings with her more than a decade and a half of rich experience in the IB Primary Years Programme. Her deep understanding of the IB philosophy, inquiry-based learning, curriculum development, teacher mentoring and the holistic development of children makes her a wonderful addition to our leadership team.

For us, leadership is not merely about a designation; it is about experience, empathy, vision and the ability to inspire others to grow. We believe Anjali Ma’am is the right choice for this important responsibility, and I am confident that her experience and passion will further strengthen our PYP and EYP programmes.

I warmly welcome her to the Bodhian family and look forward to seeing her journey unfold as she works alongside our academic leaders, teachers and students.

“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader; a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.”

I am certain that Anjali Ma’am will help us create more opportunities for our teachers to innovate and for our young learners to question, inquire, explore and discover.

15th August – A Celebration of Our Vision

August also brought with it one of the most meaningful celebrations of the year our 15th August Independence Day celebration.

For me, Independence Day at Bodhi is much more than a ceremonial occasion. It is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the kind of young people we aspire to nurture.

Our vision of “Creating Global Leaders of Tomorrow” comes alive when our students demonstrate courage, responsibility, compassion, confidence and a willingness to contribute to the world around them.

The grand celebration was a beautiful reflection of this vision. From the energy and enthusiasm of our students to the pride of our teachers and parents, every moment reminded us that leadership begins much earlier than we imagine.

And what made the day even more special was the recognition of our young achievers.

Celebrating Our Young Achievers

Heartiest congratulations to all the students who received awards and recognition on 15th August.

Every award represents more than a certificate or a trophy. Behind every achievement are hours of practice, moments of doubt, perseverance, encouragement from teachers and parents, and most importantly, a child who chose not to give up.

To our award recipients, I would say:

Celebrate the achievement, but remember the journey that brought you here.

And to those who may not have received an award this time, remember that your journey is not defined by a single day of recognition. Sometimes, the most important victories are the ones that nobody applauds the extra effort, the second attempt, the courage to ask a question, the decision to keep going.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

At Bodhi, we celebrate not only achievement, but also effort, character, curiosity and growth.

More Than Academics - Building Leaders for Life

One of the things I cherish most about our school is the opportunity to see our vision reflected in everyday moments.

A child helping another child without being asked.

These may appear to be small moments, but these are the moments in which leaders are built.

Our commitment to developing global leaders is not about creating children who simply achieve high marks. It is about nurturing young people who can think independently, communicate confidently, act responsibly and lead with empathy.

Looking Ahead

As we move into the coming months, I hope we continue to carry forward the spirit of August—the spirit of excellence, gratitude, courage and growth.

There will be many more events, achievements and milestones ahead. But amidst the celebrations and accomplishments, let us never lose sight of what truly matters: the child at the centre of everything we do.

Every day gives us another opportunity to ask ourselves:

Are we helping our children become better learners, better thinkers and, above all, better human beings?

If the answer is yes, then we are moving in the right direction.

I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our students, teachers, parents and every member of the Bodhian family for making August a month to remember.

Let us continue to dream boldly, learn fearlessly and lead purposefully.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

With warm wishes,

Nitu Bothra

In the beautiful, sometimes messy journey of raising and educating children, we often find ourselves correcting far more than we realise.

Sit properly.

Listen carefully.

Don't interrupt.

Finish your work.

Use kind words.

Why did you do that?

And of course, children need boundaries. They need guidance. They need to understand that their choices matter.

But perhaps, before we correct the behaviour, we need to pause and connect with the child.

Connect before we correct.

A child who is struggling to listen may not always be choosing to ignore us. A child who is angry may not know how to express what is hurting them. A child who refuses to participate may be carrying fear, frustration or self-doubt.

Sometimes, what looks like bad behaviour is simply a child communicating a need in the only way they know how.

Connection asks us to look beyond the behaviour.

It asks us to pause before reacting.

To listen before assuming.

To understand before judging.

To comfort before correcting.

And connection does not mean that we stop setting boundaries. In fact, children feel safer when boundaries are clear and consistent. But boundaries become more meaningful when they are delivered with empathy.

We can hold a child accountable without making them feel ashamed.

We can correct a mistake without making a child feel like a mistake.

We can say “no” while still saying “I am here for you.”

This is perhaps one of the most important shifts we can make as adults.

Our children are not finished products. They are learning.

Learning how to manage disappointment.

Learning how to regulate emotions.

Learning how to resolve conflict.

Learning how to apologise.

Learning how to try again.

And they need us to remember that we are not just correcting behaviour; we are shaping the person behind it.

There will be days when our patience is tested. There will be moments when a quick correction feels easier than a conversation. And there will be times when we get it wrong ourselves.

That is okay.

We can pause. We can reconnect. We can begin again.

Because years from now, our children may not remember every rule we taught them. They may not remember every correction, every reminder or every consequence.

But they are likely to remember whether they felt safe coming to us.

Whether they felt heard.

Whether they knew that their mistakes did not make them less worthy of love.

Whether, in their most difficult moments, we stood beside them rather than simply stood against them.

Perhaps the goal is not to raise children who never make mistakes.

Perhaps the goal is to raise children who are brave enough to make mistakes, honest enough to learn from them, and secure enough to know that they are loved through all of it.

So, before the next correction, let us take a breath.

Let us look at the child, not just the behaviour.

Let us ask ourselves:

“Does this child need correction right now, or do they first need connection?”

Because sometimes, the most powerful way to guide a child is simply to remind them:

“I am with you. Let's work through this together.”

Warm Regards

Manya Jain

IB PYP Principal

There are months that come neatly packaged. And then there are months that seem to have a mind of their own.

August was one of those months for us. There were celebrations, recognitions, preparations, deadlines, examinations and a hundred little things that needed attention—sometimes all at once. And perhaps that is what school, and life beyond school, really teaches us: not everything arrives according to plan.

We often speak about resilience as the ability to bounce back when something goes wrong. I think it is a little more nuanced than that.

Resilience is the ability to stay steady when things around you are not.

It is knowing how to deal with disappointment without allowing it to define you. It is beginning again when the first attempt did not work. It is being able to change course without feeling that you have lost your way. It is accepting that some days will test our patience, some decisions will need revisiting, and some plans will simply not survive contact with reality!

And this is precisely why resilience is a quality we need to nurture—not just in children, but in ourselves.

The world our children are growing up in is wonderfully exciting, but it is also unpredictable. Things change quickly. Information changes quickly. Circumstances change even faster. In such a world, knowing everything is perhaps less important than knowing how to respond when we don't know what comes next.

A resilient child does not necessarily have all the answers. A resilient adult doesn't either. What they develop is something more valuable—a sense of perspective, emotional balance, adaptability and the confidence to say, “This is difficult, but I will figure it out.”

Over time, these qualities shape personality. They make us more composed, more dependable and, importantly, more comfortable with uncertainty. They help us disagree without falling apart, fail without feeling defeated, and succeed without becoming unsettled by the next challenge.

Perhaps resilience is not about becoming tough enough to withstand everything. Perhaps it is about becoming grounded enough to bend, adjust, learn and still remain yourself.

As educators and parents, we cannot remove every difficult moment from a child's path. Nor should we. What we can do is give them the confidence, perspective and emotional vocabulary to navigate those moments.

Because life will not always give our children a warning before it changes direction.

And when it doesn't, I hope we have helped them develop the quiet strength to pause, breathe, adapt—and keep moving forward.

Warmly,

Rashi Rohatgi

Secondary School Principal

The spirit of patriotism was truly in the air as we came together to celebrate Independence Day with pride, joy and heartfelt emotions. The campus resonated with the colours of freedom, the tricolour spirit, and an infectious enthusiasm that brought students and teachers together as one.

Soulful renditions and energetic performances filled the atmosphere with pride and emotion, enthralling the audience and making the celebrations truly memorable. Every performance reflected the love for our nation and the vibrant spirit of our young learners.

Here’s to celebrating our freedom, honouring our nation, and nurturing the spirit of unity and patriotism in every heart.

Jai Hind!

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As part of the “Spread Joy” Outreach Drive, student volunteers visited Vatsalyapuram Orphanage on 8 August 2026. The initiative, guided by the vision of the school leadership and supported by Ms Shivangi Thanvi, Special Educator and Psychology Teacher, provided students with an opportunity to experience the values of compassion, empathy and service beyond the classroom.

The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from Mahendra Choudhary, Ankit, Manish, Kirtan Soni, Pratyaksh Singh Bhati, Garv Singhal, Rakshit Soni, Devashish, Samar Pratap Singh Rathore and Aaradhy Sunil Tiwari.

The students contributed a range of essential items, including water bottles, jackets and hoodies, books, notebooks, activity books and eatables. More importantly, the visit offered them an opportunity to interact with the children, share moments of happiness and understand the value of giving with warmth and sincerity.

The experience reminded students that kindness need not always come through grand gestures. Small acts of care, when offered with genuine empathy, can bring meaningful joy to others.

The “Spread Joy” Outreach Drive was a valuable learning experience that encouraged students to embrace kindness, gratitude, charity and social responsibility, inspiring them to become more caring and compassionate members of society.

The excitement soared at Sportsnity, where young athletes from across the city came together to showcase their talent, determination, and sporting spirit! 🌟 From tennis and skating to swimming, chess, football, and table tennis, every game was filled with energy, enthusiasm, and healthy competition.

A celebration of passion, perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship, Sportsnity truly brought out the champion in every young athlete!

understand the importance of communicating clearly and listening carefully,

Grade 10 students participated in a series of activities based on the topic “Communication Skills.” The session gave students an opportunity to explore topics from Unit:2 for their syllabus, verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening and common communication barriers through active learning techniques.

The first activity, “Pass the Message,” demonstrated how easily a message can change as it passes from one person to another. Students worked in groups and acted as nodes within the network, with a message being transferred from one student to the next. When the final student shared the message aloud, it was compared with the original. The activity led to a discussion on the importance of clarity, attention and feedback, as well as the role of the sender,

message, medium and receiver in the communication process.

The second activity, “Guess My Message,” focused on non-verbal communication. Students expressed different emotions and situations without using words. Their classmates then tried to identify the intended message by observing facial expressions, gestures, eye contact and body language. This helped students understand large and detailed information can also be communicated without

The session also included an “Active Listening Challenge,” in which focused on 7C’s of communication, where the students worked in pairs and spoke about their hobbies and interests. Their partners heard them without interrupting and later shared the points they remembered. The activity encouraged students to pay attention, avoid distractions and respond appropriately. It also reinforced the idea that good communication involves not only speaking well but also listening carefully.

The final activity, “Communication Barrier Detectives,” required students to work in groups and examine real-life situations involving communication problems. They identified possible barriers such as noise, distractions, language difficulties, emotions and lack of attention, and discussed ways to overcome them.

Through these activities, students gained a better understanding of how effective communication works and how small misinterpretation can affect the way a message is received. More importantly, they had an opportunity to practise these skills rather than simply learn about them.

The session was an engaging and meaningful learning experience, encouraging students to communicate with greater clarity, listen with attention and work more effectively with others.

Tear, Stick & Create!

Our little learners enjoyed a joyful paper-tearing and pasting activity, where they carefully tore colourful paper pieces and pasted them onto the given figure. This engaging hands-on experience encouraged creativity, concentration, fine-motor skills, and hand-eye coordination, while filling the classroom with happy smiles and enthusiastic participation.

Rakhi Celebration – Tying Bonds of Love

The festive spirit came alive as our little ones celebrated Raksha Bandhan with great enthusiasm. The children participated in a creative Rakhi-making activity, designing colourful Rakhis with care and excitement. They also enjoyed tying Rakhis, making the celebration a meaningful experience filled with love, sharing, and togetherness.

These activities provided our young learners with opportunities to express creativity, develop fine-motor skills, celebrate cultural traditions, and strengthen social-emotional connections in a joyful learning environment.

Independence Day Celebration

Dream, Dress & Express

Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and pride. Children came dressed as what they aspire to become, bringing their dreams and imagination to life. They confidently shared their chosen roles and participated in a special Independence Day assembly.

As a memorable takeaway, children also created beautiful fridge magnets, allowing them to take home a little piece of their creative experience.

Little hands, curious minds, endless possibilities!

Growing, Exploring & Creating with Nature

August was a month filled with curiosity, creativity, exploration, and joyful learning. Our young learners had wonderful opportunities to discover the world around them, express their ideas, and learn through hands-on experiences.

UOI – How We Express Ourselves

From Seeds to Patterns: Expressing Ourselves Through Nature

Our learning journey this month took us closer to nature. Children explored different types of seeds and sorted them based on their shape, colour, size, and texture. Through observation and discussion, they noticed how natural objects can be different yet equally fascinating.

Children then used leaves, flowers, twigs, and other natural materials to create AB and ABC patterns. They experimented with arranging materials in different sequences and expressed their creativity while developing their understanding of patterns.

Caring for Our Green Friends

Our little learners took a tour around the school and participated in watering the plants. This experience helped them understand the importance of caring for plants and taking responsibility for their surroundings.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

The school became an exciting place for exploration during our Nature Scavenger Hunt. Equipped with a checklist, children searched for different elements of nature such as flowers, leaves, insects, trees, the sun, and other natural objects. They observed their surroundings carefully and shared their discoveries with their friends.

Living & Non-Living Hunt

Children also explored the school environment to identify living and non-living things. Through real-life observation, they discussed what makes something living and classified the things they discovered around them.

Mathematics – Learning Through Hands-On Experiences

Mathematics was made engaging through interactive and hands-on activities. Children explored the concept of missing numbers through number games and activities.

They were also introduced to tally marks from 6–10 using their hands and concrete materials. These experiences helped children connect numbers and quantities with their mathematical representations in an enjoyable way.

Independence Day Celebration

Dream, Dress & Express

Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and pride. Children came dressed as what they aspire to become, bringing their dreams and imagination to life. They confidently shared their chosen roles and participated in a special Independence Day assembly.

As a memorable takeaway, children also created beautiful fridge magnets, allowing them to take home a little piece of their creative experience.

Little hands, curious minds, endless possibilities!

This month was filled with creativity, celebration, and meaningful learning experiences as our young learners explored their national identity, developed independence, and celebrated the beautiful traditions that bring us together. Through hands-on activities and joyful celebrations, children had opportunities to express themselves, strengthen important skills, and develop a deeper connection with their country and culture.

Colour Within Boundaries: Exploring India with Creativity

Children engaged in an India map colouring activity, where they carefully explored the outline of our country while practising the skill of colouring within boundaries. What appeared to be a simple art activity became a meaningful exercise in focus, control, and precision. As children carefully filled the spaces within the map, they strengthened their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while developing patience and attention to detail.

The activity also provided an opportunity for children to connect creatively with the idea of India and appreciate the significance of its geographical identity.

Independence Day Passport Making: Discovering My Identity

As part of our Independence Day engagements, children created their very own passports independently. They enthusiastically filled in personal details such as their name, date of birth, gender, and country name, pasted their photographs, and drew their favourite national symbol.

This experience encouraged children to recognise and express aspects of their own identity while developing independence and confidence in completing a meaningful task. The process strengthened their writing and fine motor abilities while also nurturing self-management and communication skills. Through this engagement, children demonstrated the IB Learner Profile attributes of being Knowledgeable and Confident, as they explored information about themselves and their country with pride.

Independence Day Celebration: Celebrating Our Nation

The spirit of patriotism filled the school as children came together to celebrate Independence Day with great enthusiasm and pride. The celebration provided a meaningful opportunity for our young learners to understand the importance of freedom, unity, and belonging to a nation.

Through the celebration, children developed a sense of respect and appreciation for their country while experiencing the joy of coming together as a community. It was a beautiful reminder that even at a young age, children can begin to understand the values of unity, pride, and collective identity.

Rakshabandhan Celebration: Threads of Love and Care

The warmth of Rakshabandhan was celebrated through a hands-on Rakhi-making activity. Children eagerly created their own rakhis, using their creativity and imagination to design something special.

Beyond developing fine motor skills and creative expression, the activity opened conversations around the significance of Rakshabandhan and the values associated with it—love, care, protection, and meaningful relationships. As children created their rakhis, they experienced how traditions can bring people together and help us express affection and gratitude for those around us.

Looking Back

This month beautifully brought together learning, identity, creativity, and culture. From carefully colouring the map of India and creating personal passports to celebrating Independence Day and Rakshabandhan, each experience allowed children to learn through doing and connecting.

These meaningful engagements continue to nurture confident, knowledgeable, caring, and independent learners who are developing a deeper understanding of themselves, their community, and the world around them.

Celebrating Independence Day

August was filled with patriotic spirit as our young learners celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm. Students participated in special classroom activities that helped them understand the significance of freedom and the importance of being responsible citizens. They enjoyed expressing their love for the nation through creative activities, songs, and discussions.

Field Trip – Exploring Different Types of Products

Students went on an exciting field trip to explore and understand different types of products around them. They observed various items and discussed how products can be made from different materials and how they are used in our daily lives. The experience helped students connect classroom learning with the real world and encouraged them to become thoughtful observers and learners.

Writer’s Den Week

Our young authors enthusiastically participated in Writer’s Den Week, where they explored the joy of storytelling and creative writing. Students used their imagination to develop ideas, create stories, and share them with their peers. Through this experience, they gained confidence in expressing their thoughts and discovered that everyone has a story to tell!

Learning Highlights

This month has been a wonderful journey of inquiry, creativity, collaboration, and reflection. Our learners engaged in a variety of hands-on experiences that encouraged them to make connections, communicate their ideas, and apply their learning in meaningful contexts.

Sharing the Planet

As a culmination of our unit “Sharing the Planet,” students completed their Summative Assessment through a water-related case study. They explored the given situation, identified key issues, and applied their understanding of water as a shared resource to suggest thoughtful responses. This experience encouraged students to become thinkers and caring learners as they connected classroom learning with real-world situations.

🇮🇳 Celebrations & Creative Expressions

Students participated enthusiastically in a Rakhi-making activity, where they expressed their creativity while developing fine-motor skills. They also celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm by singing a patriotic song, developing a sense of community and belonging.

Students also prepared a special dance performance based on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, bringing together rhythm, movement, expression, and appreciation for literature and the arts.

Writer’s Week – Exploring the World of Words

Writer’s Week provided our young authors with numerous opportunities to explore their imagination and express their ideas. Through engaging activities such as Pass the Story, Poetry Playground, Picture Story Challenge, and “I Found a Magic Box,” students worked on developing their vocabulary, sequencing of events, sentence formation, imaginative thinking, and creative expression.

The activities encouraged students to take ownership of their ideas, build upon the thoughts of their peers, and experiment with language in different ways. Through these experiences, they developed as communicators, thinkers, and risk-takers, while discovering that every idea can become the beginning of a wonderful story.

UOI – How We Organise Ourselves

As part of our current unit “How We Organise Ourselves,” students have been exploring how marketplaces function and how goods and services contribute to a marketplace.

Students investigated magazines and newspapers to identify examples of goods and services. They then cut, sorted, and classified their findings into the two categories. In another hands-on activity, students were provided with a collection of mixed items and challenged to organise them into different marketplace categories such as bakery, vegetables, and stationery.

Students also used manipulatives to construct and frame sentences, helping them make connections between objects, vocabulary, and meaningful communication. These experiences supported students in developing their research, thinking, communication, and self-management skills while encouraging them to understand that marketplaces are organised systems.

Mathematics – Learning Through Connections

In Mathematics, students explored the concept of rounding numbers to the nearest 10 and 100 through interactive and hands-on activities. They practised identifying the nearest benchmark and strengthened their understanding through concrete examples.

Students were also introduced to the concept of multiplication through repeated addition. They explored multiplication using rows and columns, allowing them to visually represent equal groups and understand how multiplication can be used to find the total efficiently. These experiences helped learners move from concrete representations to mathematical thinking and make meaningful connections between different concepts.

Growing as IB Learners

Across the different learning experiences, students demonstrated the qualities of inquirers, thinkers, communicators, and risk-takers. They were encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, collaborate with peers, make connections, and reflect on their learning. Through these experiences, our learners continue to develop not only their academic understanding but also the skills and attitudes needed to become confident, caring, and lifelong learners.

Celebrating Student Agency

Grade 3 students commanded the spotlight during the Student-Led Conference (SLC), articulating their learning journey with remarkable poise to their parents. They orchestrated their parents' exploration of their Unit of Inquiry, illuminating reflections, conceptual grasp, subject-specific work, and personal evolution.

Students exhibited their work with pride, elucidating the cognitive processes underpinning their creations, while critically reflecting on their strengths, obstacles, and avenues for growth. The conference furnished a profound opportunity for learners to assume ownership of their education and convey their progress with clarity and conviction.

The SLC exemplified the IB PYP ethos of student agency, cultivating students into assured, introspective, accountable, and proactive architects of their learning trajectory.

Writer’s Den: Crafting Stories, Codes, and Characters

In the Writer’s Den, Grade 3 learners step into the roles of authors, code-makers, and storytellers through three interconnected language-rich experiences. They re-imagine familiar tales by rewriting endings and explaining how new conclusions shift meaning, design and decode secret messages using symbols and patterns to strengthen spelling and sentence construction, and conduct character interviews that transform spoken dialogue into written profiles. Together, these tasks build vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, reading comprehension, and creative writing, while nurturing confidence, collaboration, and a joyful, risk-taking approach to using English in authentic, purposeful ways.

Mathematics :

Our Grade 3 students explored the world of Data Handling through a fun, hands-on classroom activity. They worked in groups to observe and count different objects around their classroom, such as fans, windows, doors, chairs, tables, and lights.

The students recorded their findings and organized the information to understand how data can be collected, counted, and represented. This engaging activity helped them connect mathematical concepts with their everyday surroundings while developing their observation, counting, teamwork, and data-handling skills.

It was a joyful learning experience where students discovered that mathematics is all around us!

Unit of Inquiry, How We Organise Ourselves

Parent Guest Speaker Session –Planning and Organising Our Cities

As part of our Unit of Inquiry, How We Organise Ourselves, Grade 4 students had an enriching guest lecture by Mr. Saurabh Gehlot, Deputy Town Planner, on “Building Better Tomorrow: The Role of Planning in Shaping Our Cities.”

The session helped students understand how government departments and town planners organise cities and manage essential services such as roads, transportation, public spaces and infrastructure. Through maps and real-life examples, students explored how thoughtful planning contributes to sustainable and well-organised communities. The interactive session encouraged students to ask questions, make connections with their learning and appreciate the role of responsible decision-making in society.

Founding the Nation of Equitaria

Students culminated their learning through “Founding the Nation of Equitaria,” where they designed a fair and inclusive nation. They explored equality, governance, leadership, citizen participation, and social justice while creating their own constitution, national flag, and governance blueprint.

Learning from Language and Leaders

Students explored adverbs and their degrees of comparison through a hands-on sorting activity. This engaging activity helped them understand how adverbs can describe actions and show different degrees of comparison.

As part of Journeys Lesson 2: My Brother Martin, students explored the childhood, values, and inspiring journey of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They created a timeline highlighting important events in his life, connecting key moments with his message of equality, justice, courage, and peaceful action. The activity encouraged students to reflect on how one person’s ideas and actions can inspire positive change in society.

Fractions in Action!

Students explored the concept of fractions through engaging, hands-on activities. They used Frayer Models to develop a deeper understanding of fractions by identifying their definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples. Students also represented fractions pictorially and practised identifying equivalent fractions using visual models. These activities helped strengthen their conceptual understanding and encouraged them to connect mathematical representations with real-life contexts.

Patriotic Melodies, United Hearts

August was filled with patriotic spirit as our Grade 4 learners came together to celebrate Independence Day with enthusiasm and pride. Students beautifully expressed their love for the nation through a choral performance of patriotic songs, filling the atmosphere with a sense of unity and national pride. The celebration provided an opportunity for students to appreciate the values of freedom, togetherness, and responsible citizenship while showcasing their confidence and teamwork.

Student-Led Conference – Celebrating Student Agency

Grade 4 students took centre stage during the Student-Led Conference (SLC), confidently sharing their learning journey with their parents. They guided their parents through their Unit of Inquiry learning, reflections, conceptual understanding, subject work, and personal growth.

Students proudly presented their work, explained the learning processes behind their creations, and reflected on their strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement. The conference provided a meaningful opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning and communicate their progress.

The SLC beautifully reflected the IB PYP philosophy of student agency, empowering students to become confident, reflective, responsible, and active participants in their learning journey.

Unleashing Creativity through Writing

The activity encouraged students to write with purpose, express their thoughts confidently, and develop their own unique writing voice. It was wonderful to see their originality, creativity, and enthusiasm reflected in their work.

Celebrating the Spirit of Raksha Bandhan

Grade 4 students had a heartwarming Rakhi visit to ARO Jodhpur, where they had the opportunity to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with our brave soldiers. The students tied handmade Rakhis on the soldiers’ wrists and shared sweets with them as a gesture of gratitude, respect, and affection.

The visit was a meaningful experience that helped students understand the values of love, appreciation, respect, and service. It also encouraged them to recognise and honour the dedication of those who work tirelessly to safeguard our nation. The smiles, conversations, and shared moments made the celebration truly memorable, leaving students with a deeper sense of gratitude and pride.

Create,Navigate and Apply!

Summative assessment

UOI Unit– How the World Works:

Grade 5 students brought their learning to life as they explored how maps help us understand, represent, and navigate the world around us!

1. They creatively designed community awareness maps, using symbols, legends, directions, and sustainable practices to represent meaningful places.

2. Students showcased their navigation skills by interpreting maps, following routes, and confidently using cardinal and intermediate directions.

3. The unit ended with an exciting Kahoot Map Challenge, where students put their map knowledge to the test in a fun and interactive way!

Independence Day Celebration

Students enthusiastically participated in the Independence Day celebrations through vibrant musical performances and inspiring drama role-plays.

They portrayed the lives and contributions of India’s national heroes, bringing their stories of courage and sacrifice to life.

The musical performances filled the atmosphere with patriotism, pride, and unity.

Through their participation, students celebrated the spirit of freedom and expressed gratitude towards the heroes who shaped our nation.

Student-Led Conference – Learning Beyond Boundaries

Students confidently led their Student-Led Conference, showcasing their learning from the unit How the World Works through map-based activities, navigation tasks, and reflections.

They presented innovative Science projects and models, including an automatic siever, force and motion demonstrations, and investigations on different types of mixtures.

In Mathematics, students challenged themselves with engaging puzzles, while Hindi Bhasha Sarita activities reflected their language learning and creativity.

Through Writer’s Den activities in English, students shared their ideas and writing skills, proudly demonstrating their growth, confidence, and learning journey.