NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2026

A Journey of Gratitude: The People Behind Bodhi

“Every great journey begins with a guiding light; it is the people who walk the path with us who make the journey meaningful.”

As I look back at the journey of Bodhi International School over the last twelve years, my heart is filled with one overwhelming emotion gratitude.

My deepest gratitude first goes to my spiritual Guru, Guru Dev Kamal Vijay Ji, whose inspiration, blessings and guidance have been the spiritual foundation of the vision that became Bodhi International School.

Bodhi was not merely conceived as a school. It was envisioned as a place where education would go beyond academics where children would learn to think, to question, to care, to respect and to become responsible human beings.

The inspiration and guidance of Guru Dev Kamal Vijay Ji have been a constant source of strength throughout this journey. Whenever I look at what Bodhi has become, I am reminded that every institution begins with a vision, but it takes faith, people and collective effort to turn that vision into reality.

And that brings me to the people who have truly made Bodhi what it is today our teachers and our staff.

To every teacher who has been a part of Bodhi: Thank You.

Twelve years is a long journey. During these years, hundreds of teachers and staff members have walked through the gates of Bodhi. Some have stayed for many years; some have moved on to different chapters of their lives. But each one has left something behind.

A lesson.

An idea.

A tradition.

A memory.

A student's smile.

A moment of encouragement.

A little piece of their heart.

And that, to me, is the true legacy of a teacher.

“A school is not built by its walls; it is built by the people who fill those walls with purpose.”

I still remember an incident from the early years of Bodhi.

One evening, when the school was still finding its identity, I was walking through the corridors after most people had left. I noticed a teacher sitting in her classroom, preparing for the following day.

I asked her, “You are still here? Why don't you go home?”

She smiled and simply said:

“Ma'am, tomorrow's children are waiting.”

Those words stayed with me.

Tomorrow's children are waiting.

That is what teachers do.

They prepare today for a tomorrow they may never personally see.

Over the years, we have celebrated academic achievements, sporting victories, artistic performances, international accomplishments and countless milestones. But behind every one of those achievements is a teacher.

Behind a confident child is a teacher who believed in them.

Behind a curious mind is a teacher who encouraged questions.

Behind a successful student is a teacher who patiently explained something one more time.

Behind a performance is a teacher who stayed after school.

Behind a child who found their voice is a teacher who first listened.

And behind the growth of Bodhi is a team that has given its time, energy, patience, creativity and commitment to this institution.

You are the soul of Bodhi.

I often feel that there is very little I can give in return for what our teachers and staff have given to this school.

I can offer recognition.

I can offer opportunities.

I can offer platforms.

But what can truly equal the years of dedication, the countless hours, the emotional investment and the unwavering belief that so many of you have given to Bodhi?

Perhaps nothing.

All I can offer is my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude.

Thank you for believing in the dream.

Thank you for standing beside us when the road was difficult.

Thank you for questioning, challenging and helping us grow.

Thank you for celebrating every little success.

Thank you for caring for children who were entrusted to us.

Thank you for carrying the spirit of Bodhi beyond the classroom.

And thank you for making this institution not merely a workplace, but a community.

When I am asked what makes me proudest about Bodhi, I could speak about our growth, our achievements, our programmes, our students or our alumni.

But my answer would always come back to one thing: Our People.

Our teachers and staff are my pride and my greatest support.

They have been the hands that have built Bodhi, the minds that have shaped it and the hearts that have nurtured it.

Bodhi has grown because people cared enough to give it their best.

And therefore, when we celebrate twelve years of Bodhi, we are not merely celebrating an institution.

We are celebrating every person who helped build it.

To those who have been with us since the beginning, to those who joined along the way, and to those who may have been with us for only a short chapter you are all a part of the Bodhi story.

Wherever life takes you, a part of your contribution will always remain within these walls.

“A teacher may teach for a year, but the impact of that teaching can last a lifetime.”

As we look towards the years ahead, my prayer is that we continue to preserve the spirit with which Bodhi was founded to educate with purpose, lead with compassion and grow with humility.

My deepest gratitude to Guru Dev Kamal Vijay Ji for being the guiding light behind this journey.

And my deepest gratitude to every teacher and every member of the Bodhi family who has walked this path with us.

You have given Bodhi your time.

You have given Bodhi your talent.

For all of this, I can only say:

Thank You. With all my heart.

With gratitude and warmth,

The debate about Teacher vs AI is often framed as a competition: Will artificial intelligence replace teachers? The more important question, however, is not who will win, but what each can uniquely contribute to learning.

AI can access enormous amounts of information, generate explanations, personalise practice, analyse patterns and provide instant feedback. It can work tirelessly and adapt content to different levels. Yet education has never been only about information. Education is about human development.

The teacher’s greatest lesson may not be academic

We often measure teachers by what students achieve academically.

But some of the most important lessons cannot be captured in a report card.

How to disagree respectfully.

How to listen.

How to recover from failure.

How to collaborate with someone different from you.

How to stand up for what is right.

How to be curious without being certain.

How to use knowledge responsibly.

AI can simulate these conversations.

A teacher lives them with students.

Because children do not simply learn from what teachers say. They learn from how teachers behave.

Every classroom is therefore also a lesson in humanity.

The real danger is not AI replacing teachers

The greater danger is teachers using AI without questioning it.

If AI writes every resource, generates every question, assesses every response and determines every learning pathway, we risk creating classrooms that are efficient but intellectually passive.

Technology should amplify teacher expertise, not replace teacher judgement.

The teacher must remain the critical thinker in the room.

Use AI. Question AI. Challenge AI. But never surrender professional judgement to it.

The teacher of tomorrow

The teacher of the future may spend less time standing at the front of the classroom and more time observing, facilitating, questioning, coaching and mentoring.

They will need to understand technology but also its limitations.

They will need to teach students not merely how to find answers, but how to evaluate them.

Because education was never simply about putting knowledge into a child’s mind.

It is about helping a child discover what to do with that knowledge, who they want to become, and how they can make a difference in the world.

And that is where the teacher’s greatest advantage will always remain:

AI can process the future.

A teacher can help a child imagine it.

The teacher of the future, therefore, will not be the person who competes with AI. It will be the teacher who knows when to use AI, when to question it, when to put it aside, and when human interaction matters more.

The classroom of the future may have fewer boundaries between technology and learning, but it should never have fewer opportunities for human connection, curiosity, empathy, agency and wonder.

Warn Regards

Manya Jain

IB PYP Prinicipal

Have you ever noticed how easily later slips into too late?

A task appears manageable, a deadline seems distant, and the mind offers that wonderfully comforting thought: “There’s still time. I’ll do it later.” And so, we move on. One day passes, then another. The task remains where it was, but something else begins to fade—our enthusiasm.

Procrastination rarely announces itself as a problem. It disguises itself as comfort, as a little more time to think, as the freedom to begin whenever we feel ready. We convince ourselves that we are buying time, when often we are simply borrowing trouble from tomorrow. What could have been done with curiosity and ease becomes a burden. We stop enjoying the process because we are too busy worrying about the deadline.

And this is not just a student’s dilemma. We all do it. We postpone a conversation we know we need to have, a decision that demands courage, a task that seems tedious, or even a small responsibility that would take only a few minutes to complete. We wait for the right mood, the right moment, a quieter day. Sometimes, we wait so long that the opportunity itself loses its relevance.

But here is something worth thinking about: not every delay is procrastination, and not every immediate response is wise.

There are things we must learn to do without delay—prepare for an examination, honour a commitment, meet a deadline, act when someone needs our help. And then there are reactions we must learn to delay. A sharp response in a moment of anger, a judgement formed in haste, a message sent in frustration—these may benefit from a pause. The difference lies in knowing whether we are postponing an action out of avoidance or pausing for a better response.

Being alert, therefore, is not merely about noticing what is happening around us. It is also about recognising what needs our attention now and what needs our thoughtful consideration. Punctuality, too, goes beyond reaching school on time or submitting work before a deadline. It is a quiet expression of respect—for other people’s time, for our own commitments and for the opportunities entrusted to us.

So, how do we overcome procrastination? Not by waiting for motivation to arrive. Begin small. Break a difficult task into manageable steps. Put away the distractions. Set a realistic deadline and take the first step, even when you do not feel entirely ready. Equally, learn to pause before reacting, listen before judging and think before responding.

As we reflect on September, perhaps the question worth asking ourselves is this: Am I delaying something because I need time to think, or because I am afraid to begin?

We may not be able to control every demand on our time, but we can become more deliberate about how we use it. After all, the right moment is not always the one we wait for. Sometimes, it is the one we create by starting. And sometimes, the wisest thing we can do is pause—not to escape a responsibility, but to meet it with greater clarity.

Warmly

Rashi Rohatgi

Secondary School Principal

We are delighted to share that Dr. Hema Singhal was felicitated by The Times of India with a Certificate of Appreciation at the Principals Conclave and Felicitations 2026.

Discovering Our Purpose and Shaping Our Future

September was an enriching month for our Grades 6–8 students as they continued their journey of self-discovery through the Leader in Me programme. The month focused on two key areas: developing a Personal Mission Statement and exploring Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind.Through discussions, reflective activities and collaborative tasks, students explored their values, strengths, aspirations and responsibilities, developing a greater understanding of what matters to them and where they want to go.

Mission Statement: Knowing Who We Are

Students explored the concept of a Personal Mission Statement as a reflection of their values, strengths and aspirations. They considered questions such as:

• What is important to me?

• What values do I want to live by?

• What kind of person do I want to become?

• How can I make a positive difference?

Students identified qualities such as kindness, integrity, perseverance, responsibility, respect, courage, empathy and excellence as important elements of their personal identity.They also learnt that a Mission Statement can evolve as they grow and gain new experiences. It can serve as a personal compass, helping them make thoughtful choices and stay connected to their values.

Habit 2 – Begin With the End in Mind

“My vision shapes my future.”

Habit 2 introduced students to the importance of having a clear vision before beginning a journey. They explored how knowing what they want to achieve can help them make purposeful decisions and identify the steps needed to move forward.

Activities & Highlights

Vision Boards

Goal Setting

Monthly Goal Reviews

Learning in Action

Students learnt that achieving a desired outcome requires commitment, perseverance and responsibility. They explored how qualities such as time management, consistency and thoughtful decision-making can support them in their everyday lives.

They also began to recognise that leadership is demonstrated through small, responsible choices—whether it is completing a task, supporting a peer, persevering through a challenge or taking ownership of a mistake.

Who Do I Want to Become?

The learning encouraged students to look beyond “What do I want to achieve?” and consider the deeper question:

“Who do I want to become?”

This helped them understand that personal growth extends beyond academic success. Character, relationships, empathy, integrity and responsibility are equally important in shaping a well-rounded individual.

Looking Ahead

The learning from September will continue through monthly goal-setting and reflection sessions. Students will revisit their Mission Statements and monitor their progress, allowing these principles to become an integral part of their learning and personal development.

September has provided our students with an important foundation: to understand themselves, envision their future and make choices that reflect the person they aspire to become.

“When we know where we want to go, our choices today can become the stepping stones towards tomorrow.”

Through Leader in Me, our Grades 6–8 students are discovering that meaningful leadership begins with self-awareness, purpose and responsible choices.

Hindi Diwas — not just a celebration of a language, but a celebration of its many voices.

A day that beautifully brought together inter-House competitions, student engagement, teacher participation, poetry and performance — creating a space where Hindi was not merely spoken, but experienced.

Grade: Cambridge-Grade 6

Subject: ICT

Grade 6 Cambridge learners embarked on an exciting introduction to QB64, exploring the fundamentals of programming through simple, hands-on activities. The session was designed to help students become familiar with the QB64 programming environment and understand how a computer follows instructions written by a programmer.

The activity began with an interactive exploration of the QB64 window, where students identified important components and discussed how each part supports the process of writing and running a program. Learners then moved from observation to action by writing their first simple QB64 instructions.

Students practiced writing and executing simple programs using the CLS and PRINT statements. They observed how CLS clears the output screen and how PRINT displays a message on the screen. This helped learners connect individual commands with the output produced by the computer.

The session also introduced students to the importance of managing their work. Learners practiced saving a QB64 program with a suitable name and then opening a saved program again. By completing the save-and-open cycle, students began developing responsible programming and file-management habits.

To make the learning more engaging, students worked through short programming challenges where they could type, execute, observe, save, and reopen their own programs. This practical approach encouraged careful typing, logical thinking, experimentation, and confidence while working in a programming environment.

Grade 6 students explored the fascinating world of Indian agriculture through an engaging map-based activity. They identified and located the major Rabi and Kharif crops grown across different regions of India, connecting geographical locations with agricultural practices.

Through this hands-on activity, students developed their map-reading skills while understanding how climate, soil and seasons influence the crops grown in different parts of the country.

Learning Geography became a hands-on experience as students mapped India, one crop at a time!

Learning Through Exploration, Creativity & Play

September was filled with joyful opportunities for our little Seedlings to explore, create, observe, sort, and express themselves through hands-on experiences. Each engagement encouraged children to learn through play while developing important early-years skills.

🌈🍦 Rainbow Day – Ice Cream Craft

The children celebrated Rainbow Day with a colourful ice cream cone craft using sponge painting. They dipped sponges in different colours and dabbed them onto the cone to create a vibrant rainbow. As part of the experience, they also learned that a rainbow appears when sunlight and rain come together and explored its seven colours. The activity encouraged creativity, fine-motor development, and thinking skills.

☀️🌧️ Sorting Seasons

Children explored different types of weather by sorting objects according to hot, cold, wet, and fall weather. They discussed what they might wear or use in different weather conditions and grouped the objects accordingly. This hands-on activity strengthened their observation, classification, and thinking skills while helping them make connections with everyday life.

🎵🎭 Exploring the Wonder Room

Our little learners enjoyed exploring the Wonder Room, engaging with games, musical instruments, and pretend-play experiences. They independently explored different activities, played alongside their peers, and discovered new ways to express themselves. The experience supported social interaction, communication, imagination, and independent exploration.

🔤 C Letter Craft

The children explored the shape and sound of the letter C through a creative letter craft. Using simple materials, they created their own colourful representations of the letter while developing familiarity with its form. The activity provided an engaging opportunity to strengthen fine-motor, thinking, and creative skills.

🌤️ Weather Detectives

Our little Weather Detectives stepped outdoors to observe the world around them. They noticed the sun, clouds, and wind and shared what they could see and feel. This real-world exploration encouraged children to observe their surroundings, communicate their ideas, and develop curiosity about changes in the weather.

🎯🏀🧱 Summative Assessment – Indoor & Outdoor Games

As part of their summative assessment, children explored a variety of indoor and outdoor games through engaging activity stations. They participated in bowling, block building, basketball, and imaginative play while identifying whether different games could be played indoors or outdoors. During block play, children also shared what they had created and expressed their ideas through play. The experience provided opportunities to demonstrate their thinking, communication, social, and self-management skills in a playful and meaningful context.

🌟 A Month of Meaningful Learning

Through these varied experiences, our Seedlings continued to learn by doing, exploring, questioning, creating, and playing together. September provided rich opportunities for children to connect classroom learning with their everyday experiences while growing in confidence and independence.

A Month of Joy, Learning & Discovery

September was a vibrant and memorable month , filled with celebrations, hands-on experiences, creative expressions, and exciting new discoveries. From celebrating our language and family bonds to exploring colours, numbers, nature, and materials, every experience brought meaningful learning to life.

Grandparents’ Day – Celebrating Love Across Generations

Our Grandparents’ Day celebration was a heartwarming experience filled with smiles, laughter, and cherished moments. The children presented a special performance for their grandparents and expressed their love and gratitude through songs, rhymes, and movements. It was a beautiful celebration of the special bond shared between children and their grandparents.

Hindi Diwas – Celebrating the Beauty of Hindi

The entire EYP came together to celebrate Hindi Diwas with great enthusiasm. Children enjoyed Hindi poems and rhymes, participated in a fun Hindi letter hunt, and spoke about souvenirs they brought from home. These experiences encouraged children to express themselves confidently while developing an appreciation for the richness and beauty of the Hindi language.

In-Skills – Dough Kneading: Learning Through Little Hands

Children explored the world of dough through a hands-on kneading activity. They squeezed, pressed, rolled, stretched, and shaped the dough while strengthening their fine-motor skills. The sensory experience provided opportunities for creativity, coordination, and joyful exploration.

Rainbow Day – A Celebration of Colours

The EYP was filled with colour and excitement as we celebrated Rainbow Day! Children arrived dressed in vibrant rainbow colours and enjoyed a range of colourful experiences. They created beautiful rainbow crafts and took home their creations as a special takeaway. Children also brought rainbow-coloured food from home and enjoyed sharing and savouring the colourful treats together in class.

Little Mathematicians – Tally Marks & Missing Numbers

Mathematics came alive through creative and hands-on learning. Children explored tally marks from 6–10 by making sticks using foil paper and using them to represent numbers. They also explored missing numbers between 1–10 through engaging activities and games, building their number sense while developing their logical-thinking skills.

How We Express Ourselves – Celebrating Our Learning

As we came towards the end of our unit “How We Express Ourselves,” children revisited their learning experiences and reflected on what they had discovered about nature and the different ways we can express our thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

Through “Find Out” experiences, children explored nature closely, shared their observations, discussed how we can care for our surroundings, and discovered the importance of saving water and caring for plants. They also went on a school tour, where they observed the plants around them and took responsibility by watering them.

To bring the unit to a meaningful close, children participated in reflection and conclusion activities, sharing what they had learned, what they enjoyed, and how their thinking had changed. Their learning culminated in the summative experience “My Favourite Nature Book,” where they creatively captured and expressed their understanding of nature.

How the World Works – Our New Journey Begins!

We excitedly began our new unit, “How the World Works,” with a hands-on exploration of different materials. Various stations were set up using materials such as wood, metal, plastic, paper, and glass, inviting children to touch, observe, compare, and investigate their different properties and textures.Our learning continued with an exciting Sensory Texture Walk, where children travelled through pathways made with different textures and materials. Using their feet and senses, they experienced how each material felt and shared their observations. This playful exploration encouraged children to notice differences, describe textures, make connections, and become curious about the materials around them.

September was a month filled with creativity, cultural celebrations, language exploration, and opportunities to connect with the natural world. Our young learners experienced learning through their hands, senses, conversations, and observations, making each engagement a joyful and meaningful part of their journey.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Creating, Celebrating and Sharing

The spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi came alive in our classroom as children explored the festival through hands-on experiences. They lovingly created their own Ganpati murtis using clay moulds, shaping and moulding the clay while developing their fine motor control and creativity. The experience also gave children an opportunity to learn about the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi and appreciate the traditions associated with the celebration.

The festive experience continued with Modak making, where children participated in preparing this traditional delicacy. They explored the process through touch, shape, smell, and taste, while developing independence, coordination, and an appreciation for cultural traditions. These experiences helped children understand that festivals are not only occasions for celebration but also opportunities to learn, create, share, and connect with our culture.

Rainbow Day: Colours of Imagination

Our classroom turned colourful during Rainbow Day, as children came dressed in vibrant rainbow colours and celebrated the beauty of VIBGYOR. They extended their exploration of colours through a creative dream catcher-making activity, carefully incorporating the colours of the rainbow into their designs.

As children selected, arranged, and worked with different colours, they strengthened their creativity, fine motor skills, and ability to make aesthetic choices. The activity encouraged them to observe colours closely and express their imagination through art, while also creating a joyful sense of participation and togetherness.

Hindi Diwas: Building Words Through Play

As part of Hindi Diwas Week, children explored Hindi word formation through a hands-on activity focused on creating दो और तीन अक्षर के बिना मात्रा वाले शब्द. They worked with familiar letters, experimented with different combinations, and discovered how individual letters come together to form meaningful words.

This engaging experience strengthened their letter recognition, word-building abilities, and Hindi vocabulary while encouraging confidence in using the language. Learning through manipulation and exploration made the process of forming words more enjoyable and helped children develop a stronger connection with Hindi.

Nature Walk: Beginning Our Sharing the Planet Inquiry

Our learners stepped outside for a nature walk, which served as a provocation for our Sharing the Planet unit. With curious eyes, they explored their surroundings and observed the world around them, identifying different living and non-living things.

What began as a simple walk soon became an opportunity for children to pause, notice, question, and share their ideas. They observed plants, insects, objects, and other elements of their environment and began thinking about what makes something living. The experience sparked natural curiosity and meaningful conversations, laying the foundation for further inquiry into living things and their relationship with the environment.

Looking Back

This month reminded us that meaningful learning can happen through celebration, creativity, language, and simply taking the time to observe the world around us. From moulding clay and making modaks to exploring colours, building Hindi words, and beginning our inquiry with a nature walk, every experience encouraged children to explore, express, and make connections.

Through these joyful experiences, our learners continued to develop as curious, creative, knowledgeable, and caring individuals, carrying their learning beyond the classroom and into the world around them.

Summative Assessment – “My Food’s Journey”

As a part of our Unit of Inquiry, How We Organize Ourselves, students participated in an engaging summative assessment, “My Food’s Journey.” Each child dressed up as their favourite food item and confidently shared its journey from the farm to the table. They spoke about where the food comes from, the different stages involved in its journey, and the people who help bring it to us. This activity encouraged students to apply their understanding of the food production process while developing their communication, research, and thinking skills.

International Dot Day

To celebrate International Dot Day, students explored the inspiring story The Dot. Through a read-aloud and meaningful discussions, they reflected on the importance of creativity, courage, and believing in oneself. Students shared their thoughts about how a small beginning can lead to something wonderful and discussed ways in which they can make their own mark through their ideas and actions.

Hindi Week Celebration

Hindi Week was celebrated with great enthusiasm through a variety of engaging and interactive activities. Students participated in Hindi reading, writing, vocabulary-building activities, storytelling, rhymes, and creative tasks, making the learning experience joyful and meaningful. These activities helped students strengthen their Hindi language skills while developing an appreciation for the richness and beauty of the language.

A MONTH OF MEANINGFUL LEARNING AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCES

The month was marked by a diverse range of academic, experiential, cultural, and co-curricular activities, providing students with meaningful opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and apply their knowledge in real-life contexts.

Academic and Experiential Learning

As part of the Mathematics curriculum, students strengthened their understanding of numbers and place value through activities based on rounding numbers to the nearest 10 and 100. These activities enabled students to develop greater accuracy and confidence in working with numbers.

Under the theme “How We Organize Our Lives,” students were introduced to the functioning of a market. To provide them with a practical understanding of the concept, a Hat Bazaar was organised in the classroom. Students participated actively in creating and managing the marketplace, gaining an understanding of products, organisation, buying, and selling.

The month also featured a Rakhi Stall, which served as an effective experiential learning opportunity. Through this activity, students were introduced to the concepts of buyers and sellers, money, pricing, profit, and loss. They actively participated in buying and selling Rakhis and applied their mathematical understanding in a real-life context. The activity also provided an opportunity to assess students’ understanding and application of these concepts.

Language and Creative Expression

English learning was enriched through a descriptive writing activity, in which students created and described their own imaginary monsters. The activity encouraged students to use descriptive vocabulary and develop their written expression.

A Writer’s Den activity was also conducted, providing students with an opportunity to express their ideas creatively while developing their writing skills and confidence.

Students explored the concept of goods and services through a hands-on newspaper and magazine activity. Working collaboratively, they identified examples of goods and services and created a collage. The activity helped students connect classroom concepts with familiar examples from their everyday lives.

Celebrations and Cultural Experiences

The month included meaningful celebrations such as Rakhi and Independence Day. These occasions provided students with opportunities to understand and appreciate cultural traditions while fostering a sense of community and togetherness.

The school also celebrated Grandparents’ Day with warmth and enthusiasm. As a special tribute to their grandparents, students presented a dedicated dance performance, expressing their love, gratitude, and affection through their graceful performances.

Adding to the spirit of the celebration, a Bhajan Jamming session was organised especially for the grandparents. The soulful musical gathering brought students and grandparents together in an atmosphere of joy, devotion, and togetherness, creating cherished memories for everyone.

Sports and Co-curricular Activities

Sportsinity provided students with opportunities to participate in a variety of sporting activities and games across different categories. The event encouraged teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and active participation, while allowing students to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Overall, the month provided a balanced blend of academic learning, experiential activities, creative expression, cultural celebrations, and physical development. Each experience contributed to the holistic development of students by encouraging them to learn, participate, collaborate, and apply their knowledge in meaningful contexts.

The Power of Expression: Grade 3 Inter-Speech Competition

As part of the Transdisciplinary Theme “How We Express Ourselves,” Grade 3 students explored how powerful expression can be in influencing people and advocating for change. As an extension of their learning, students participated in the Inter-Speech Competition, where they expressed their viewpoints on various social causes.

Through their speeches, students used their voices to share ideas, raise awareness, and encourage others to reflect on their role in bringing about positive change. The experience strengthened their communication skills while helping them understand that expression, when used with purpose, can inspire action and make a difference.

From Roots to Relationships: Janmashtami & Grandparents’ Day

Students enthusiastically participated in the Janmashtami and Grandparents’ Day celebrations, making the occasion a joyful blend of learning, culture, and togetherness. They set up stalls representing their respective houses, developing their entrepreneurial skills, collaboration, and communication through the experience.

The celebrations also gave students an opportunity to express their gratitude towards their grandparents and cherish the special bond they share. The Bhajan Jamming further enriched the experience, helping students connect with their cultural roots and develop a deeper sense of belonging and community.

हिंदी दिवस: भाषा, सृजनात्मकता और अभिव्यक्ति का उत्सव

हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर विद्यार्थियों ने भाषा के प्रति अपनी रुचि और सृजनात्मकता को विभिन्न गतिविधियों के माध्यम से अभिव्यक्त किया। ‘रंगों में हिंदी दिवस’ गतिविधि के अंतर्गत विद्यार्थियों ने चार्ट बनाकर दिन और दिनांक को रंगों से सजाया और अपनी रचनात्मकता का प्रदर्शन किया।

कहानी श्रवण के दौरान विद्यार्थियों ने एक साहसिक सुपरहीरो कहानी सुनी और उसके पात्रों, समस्या तथा समाधान पर चर्चा की। उन्होंने घटनाओं को क्रमबद्ध करते हुए अपनी समझ और चिंतन कौशल का प्रदर्शन किया। इसके साथ ही, विद्यार्थियों को प्रमुख कवि एवं लेखकों से परिचित कराया गया तथा कहानी वाचन गतिविधि में उन्होंने अपनी पसंद की कहानियाँ सुनाकर आत्मविश्वास और अभिव्यक्ति कौशल को निखारा।

इन गतिविधियों ने विद्यार्थियों को हिंदी भाषा से जुड़ने, अपनी कल्पनाशक्ति को विकसित करने और भाषा के माध्यम से स्वयं को प्रभावी ढंग से अभिव्यक्त करने का अवसर प्रदान किया।

Our Mission, Our Voice: Co-Creating a Class Mission

As an integral component of the Leader in Me programme, students engaged in a purposeful and collaborative process of co-constructing their Class Mission Statement. The engagement commenced with students critically exploring the underlying values, aspirations, and guiding principles articulated in the school’s mission and the IB Mission Statement. They thoughtfully identified and unpacked key words and phrases that resonated with their collective understanding of leadership, integrity, respect, collaboration, responsibility, lifelong learning, and positive contribution.

Through meaningful dialogue and collaborative deliberation, students articulated their perspectives on the kind of learning community they aspired to cultivate. They negotiated ideas, listened respectfully to diverse viewpoints, synthesised their collective thinking, and transformed the identified keywords into a coherent and purposeful class mission.

The process provided students with an authentic opportunity to exercise agency, voice, ownership, and shared responsibility.

Growing With Gratitude: A Heartfelt Journey of Appreciation

Students of Grades 3 participated in the 7th Annual World’s Biggest Gratitude Lesson – Live Event.The engaging session encouraged students to pause, reflect, and recognise the people and moments that have positively influenced their lives. Following the live session, students completed a Gratitude Certificate, thoughtfully recalling occasions for which they felt grateful, identifying the people they wished to thank, and expressing the reasons behind their gratitude. This meaningful experience nurtured appreciation, empathy, reflection, and emotional awareness, encouraging students to acknowledge the kindness and support they receive in their everyday lives.

Moulding Traditions with Creativity: A Modak-Making Experience

As part of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, students participated in an engaging and hands-on Modak-Making Activity that beautifully blended cultural awareness with creativity and innovation. Students explored the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi and its traditions while enthusiastically preparing and creatively decorating beautiful Modaks. With imagination, collaboration, and meticulous attention to detail, they transformed simple ingredients into delightful festive creations. The experience fostered creativity, fine-motor skills, collaboration, cultural appreciation, and a sense of celebration, enabling students to connect meaningfully with the traditions and values associated with the festival.

Celebrating Love, Traditions, and Togetherness: Janmashtami & Grandparents’ Day

Grade 4 students celebrated Janmashtami and Grandparents’ Day with enthusiasm, creativity, and affection. They took an active role in planning and preparing game stalls for their respective houses, working collaboratively to organise engaging activities. From gathering materials to welcoming grandparents and explaining the games, students strengthened their entrepreneurial, communication, and organisational skills.

In their classrooms, students created thoughtful booklets and handmade cards to express their love and appreciation for their grandparents. They also recorded heartfelt video messages, sharing how much their grandparents mean to them.

On the day of the carnival, students enjoyed playing games and spending special moments with their grandparents. The Bhajan Jamming brought everyone together through music and devotion, deepening their connection with cultural traditions. The celebration offered a joyful opportunity to honour family bonds and create cherished memories across generations.

हिंदी सप्ताह: कविता, कल्पना और अभिव्यक्ति का उत्सव

हिंदी सप्ताह के अवसर पर कक्षा 4 के विद्यार्थियों ने विविध गतिविधियों में उत्साहपूर्वक भाग लिया। कविता वाचन के अंतर्गत उन्होंने हिंदी के प्रसिद्ध कवि अयोध्या सिंह उपाध्याय ‘हरिऔध’ अथवा कवयित्री सुभद्रा कुमारी चौहान की किसी एक मनपसंद कविता को चुना, उसे सुंदर अक्षरों में लिखा और कक्षा में प्रस्तुत किया। इस गतिविधि ने उनके उच्चारण, भावपूर्ण वाचन और आत्मविश्वास को निखारने का अवसर दिया।

अपनी कल्पनाशक्ति और सृजनात्मकता का परिचय देते हुए विद्यार्थियों ने चाचा चौधरी, डोगा जैसे अपने पसंदीदा कॉमिक पात्रों के चित्र बनाए। इन पात्रों के माध्यम से वे हिंदी की रोचक चित्रकथा की दुनिया से जुड़े।

भूमिका निर्वहन गतिविधि में विद्यार्थियों ने हिंदी साहित्य एवं संस्कृति से जुड़ी प्रसिद्ध हस्तियों और पात्रों की वेशभूषा धारण की तथा उनके प्रसिद्ध संवादों और कथनों को प्रस्तुत किया। उनकी जीवंत प्रस्तुतियों में भाषा के प्रति लगाव और अभिव्यक्ति का उत्साह दिखाई दिया।

हिंदी सप्ताह ने विद्यार्थियों को साहित्य से परिचित होने, अपनी रचनात्मक प्रतिभा को साझा करने और हिंदी भाषा के माध्यम से स्वयं को प्रभावी ढंग से अभिव्यक्त करने का अवसर प्रदान किया।

Growing with Confidence: Understanding Puberty

As part of the school’s focus on students’ holistic well-being, Grade 4 students participated in an age-appropriate session on understanding the physical, emotional, and social changes that accompany puberty.

Through engaging explanations and discussions, students learned about the natural changes that occur as the body grows, including the role of hormones and the pituitary gland in development. The session also helped students understand changes in emotions, friendships, self-awareness, and personal responsibilities during this stage of growth.

Emphasis was placed on personal hygiene, self-care, respecting personal boundaries, seeking guidance from trusted adults, and showing sensitivity towards others. Students were encouraged to understand that growth and development happen differently for everyone and are a natural part of growing up.

The session provided a safe and supportive space for students to build accurate understanding, ask meaningful questions, and develop the confidence to navigate adolescence with awareness, responsibility, empathy, and respect.

Taking Action: Celebrating Identity and Respecting Differences

As part of the unit “Who We Are,” Grade 4 students created identity collages using newspaper pictures, words, and cuttings within outlines of a human profile. Their collages represented personal interests, preferences, and aspirations, highlighting the many elements that make each individual unique.

Through messages such as “Every identity has a story” and “Every mind is different,” students shared the importance of understanding others and respecting individual differences. This provided a meaningful connection to anti-bullying awareness, encouraging acceptance and reminding the school community that everyone deserves to feel valued and included.

Students displayed their collages along the school corridors, taking their learning beyond the classroom. Their colourful creations invited others to appreciate diverse identities and reflect on how their words and actions can influence another person’s confidence, sense of belonging, and well-being.

Through this action, students demonstrated the learner profile attributes of being caring, open-minded, and communicators, using creative expression to promote empathy, respect, and a more inclusive school community.

A Month Filled with Joy, Culture, Creativity and Meaningful Learning

Our school came alive with a wonderful blend of festivals, cultural celebrations, creativity and experiential learning. The month provided our learners with opportunities to celebrate traditions, express themselves confidently and connect classroom learning with real-life experiences.

Grandparents’ Day & Janmashtami Celebration

The celebration brought together students, parents and grandparents in a joyful blend of culture, music and learning. Students enthusiastically set up and managed stalls, learning about planning, money management, communication and teamwork through real-life experiences.

The highlight was a lively Bhajan Jamming session with parents and grandparents, creating beautiful moments of togetherness while celebrating the spirit of Janmashtami. It was a memorable day of learning, bonding and celebration.

Ganesh Chaturthi & Modak Making

Ganesh Chaturthi brought another delightful opportunity for experiential learning. Students enthusiastically participated in a hands-on modak-making activity, learning through the process of preparing, shaping and presenting the traditional sweet.

The activity became a memorable blend of tradition, creativity, teamwork and practical learning, while helping students appreciate the cultural significance of the festival.

Hindi Week – Celebrating the Beauty of Hindi

Hindi Week was celebrated with great enthusiasm, encouraging students to explore the richness and creativity of the Hindi language through a variety of engaging activities.

Poster Making

Students expressed their thoughts and creativity through colourful Hindi posters based on language, literature, culture and inspiring themes.

🎭 Role Play

Through role play, learners brought characters and situations to life, developing confidence, expression, collaboration and communication skills in Hindi.

Story Making – Hindi Comic Characters

Students explored the world of famous Hindi comic characters and created imaginative stories around them, developing creative thinking and storytelling skills.

Poem Recitation

The poem recitation activity gave students an opportunity to appreciate the rhythm, emotions and beauty of Hindi poetry while building confidence and expression.

Culmination – Hindi Diwas Celebration

The Hindi Week celebrations culminated in a vibrant Hindi Diwas celebration, where students showcased their learning and talent through a variety of presentations.

The celebration was a wonderful reminder that language connects us to our culture, stories and heritage.

Guest Lecture on Adolescence – Who We Are

As part of the Unit of Inquiry: “Who We Are,” students participated in an insightful guest lecture on adolescence.

The session helped learners understand the physical, emotional and social changes associated with adolescence and encouraged them to develop self-awareness, positive relationships and healthy habits.

A Month to Remember

From celebrating family and cultural traditions to exploring language, creativity and the journey of growing up, the month offered our learners a wealth of joyful and meaningful experiences.

Each experience helped children learn by doing, expressing themselves and appreciating the world around them, making learning truly memorable.