Celebrating Freedom with Scientific Inquiry

Jyotirmay International School celebrated India’s 70^th Independence Day on 15^th August 2017 with the twin lights of science and freedom of thought.

The chief guest Mrs Shweta Patel, a Jyotirmay parent, being felicitated by our principal Farida Di

In keeping with Jyotirmay’s tradition of celebrating Science Day along with our Independence Day, the theme 'Udaan – the wings of Freedom' also included independence of scientific inquiry. While the first part of our programme saw children showcasing delightfully choreographed dances and songs learned throughout this term, the latter part displayed scientific temperament that appealed to one and all.

Azaadiyaan - a mixed group dance performance celebrating freedom

Ashaayein - the song of hope

Bharatnatyam choreography with middle school groups

Classical and traditional dance forms like Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Barchi besides athletics, have given our students a depth and grace in their performing arts as well as teaching them physical balance.





This year’s Science Day programme has broken away from the usual exhibition with thought-provoking and innovative ‘talks’ which complemented the theme. Besides the unique performances, this interactive event involved parent volunteers who clearly loved their lessons!

Science Day also gave the children a platform to bring forth glimpses from our highly popular Festival of Stories which ran a few weeks earlier. Tell-a-Tale with impromptu stories based upon science related props gave our students an opportunity to display their talent in front of their cheering parents.

One of our special discoveries in this act has been Burhan Ezzi who from the very beginning hasn’t failed to get his audience in splits as he spins his yarns!





Finally, sharing the limelight with students, this year our teachers decided upon a traditional dress code, which called for photo-ops besides the finishing touches being added to the themed décor. 

Festival of Health – Being Swasth with Yoga and Holistic Wellbeing

At Jyotirmay International School our Festival of Health with the theme ‘Being Swasth” was kicked off on the 3^rd International Yoga Day which was celebrated all over the world on Wednesday 21^st June.

Being Swasth according to Yoga means enjoying holistic health and life; in other words, the building blocks of good health facilitate our way through life. Our festival reflected these blocks through various activities.

On Wednesday 21st June, our day began with a combined yoga session for the entire school, except for the Montessori section. 

This event was coordinated by our yoga teacher Ashu di along with Aarti di and Rasika di, making it a fun activity for all.

The Yoga Booth located near the school entrance became the favourite spot activity for the entire day with students from Bluebells to Frangipani groups as well as teachers stepping up with a pose!





Activities carried out during the week of 27^th to 30^th June presented a delightfully exploration of various concepts of holistic health, which included physical, mental, intellectual, emotional, psychological, spiritual, social well-being as well as food and nutrition.

The creation of a logo for this week-long Festival was a joint effort which involved various mixed groups Bluebells, Cherry Blossoms, Butter Cups, Tulips and Lilacs groups along with their teachers.

Middle and senior school students from Jacaranda, Snapdragons, Edelweiss, Orchids, Hyacinth and Carnations groups with teachers Kulvinder di, Sandip da and Susamma di conducted a mapping activity for “Health food around the world”.

Other sub-themes conducted with smaller sets of groups starting from the youngest to the oldest, covered topics like: Hygiene Habits, Height & Weight checks along with water intake project, Health in German, Zumba and Aerobics, Nutrition Sudoku, Food Pyramid, World’s Best and Worst Diets. 

 

Nutrition Sudoku

Senior School Food Pyramid activity

To round off the Festival of Health, a talk on Dental Health for Children by Dr. Rohini was coordinated on Saturday 1st July with the second PTM. 

Our Series of Talks in the academic year of 2017-18 are aimed at bringing forth interactive sessions for Jyotirmay parents with a chance to meet experts from various fields. 

Academic Café and a Talk by Montessori Expert

The new academic year at Jyotirmay International School began with a talk by Mr. P. Anantha Padmanabhan, a Montessori expert; followed by the first PTM of this year, called the Academic Café on Saturday 17^th June.

Principal Farida di introducing our guest Mr. P. Anantha Padmanabhan

A highly experienced and knowledgeable educator, Mr. Padmanabhan shared his insights on the Montessori Method, but to the delight of our new Montessori parents he spoke from experience as a parent himself.

This talk was well received by a full house! Our new Montessori parents had turned up in large numbers – they shared their own experiences with children and had lots of queries for the expert which received insightful answers.

After a tea break, our parents got to interact with the teachers in our unique Academic Café event and check out their teaching materials exhibited at their café tables.

The Science Platter served up by Krishan da and Suzie di

This special event had been planned months ahead and finally became a hugely successful starter event for this brand new year. Many of the parents found the subjects and activities irresistible enough to try out for themselves!

A Game of Chess? Why Not!

The resounding success of the first PTM, which included the expert talk, has set the tone for the future events and festivals to be held this year at Jyotirmay, and is a credit of our Event Coordinator Priyanka di and the Event Head Shrawani di. Like all smoothly run events, there were many teachers, admin and support staff who worked behind the scenes, including overseeing the children during the talk with fun-filled educational films.

Take a look at what some of the Academic Café tables at Jyotirmay International School had to offer!

Circuit Chaat served by Suzie di

The Water Coin Tale

The Reading Junction served by Priyanka di

Playing 'Lagori' - Desi Fun Game!

Back to School – Jyotirmay Campus Comes Alive!

After a two month-long summer vacation, the children are back at Jyotirmay International School, their second home. They moved into new classrooms spruced up and decorated to welcome them and even made a few new friends and bonded on day one! 

 

Grade 8 students with their class teacher

The maximum number of new entries came in the Montessori and Pre-school classes and our newest babies settled in quickly with the loving care of their special teachers. Besides being one of the highlights of the day this set the cheerful mood for the entire school! 

Some of the newest student members of the Jyotirmay family

And the youngest, making discoveries already!

For all children, including the new joiners, searching for their group and class teachers became a joyful activity akin to a treasure hunt. Their hint among the teeming hallways was a color-coordinated shape. 

                       

What every child loves to do!

A tree hugging and climbing session in the school ground was the perfect exercise for letting out any leftover niggles that anyone may have had. 

Moving indoors, the children had a wonderful day as they soaked in all their classes with eagerness. The class teachers had lovingly decorated their classrooms and the children claimed these spaces with equal comfort. 

              

A Sudoku Challenge!

Ready for the rains!

Many invisible hands worked at making this a perfect day with ZERO hitches, beginning with the school bus drivers, bus duty teachers, kitchen and support staff, admin and teachers. 

The first busload of children arriving on day 1

With a happy first day setting a pattern, here’s to a spectacular year filled with academic discoveries, fun-filled activities, stimulating festivals, joyous events and above all, IGCSE, AS/A Levels and AP examinations conducted successfully during the vacation period!