The English Declamation Competition was held on the 3rd of August, 2018. The event showcased talented and confident speakers at their best who delivered famous speeches by popular personalities like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sunder Pichai and other eminent personalities.
A hero is someone who can be looked up to for his actions. Children of Grade I Venus showcased a class presentation on the topic.
On 31-07-18 as a part of the ongoing project ‘Let’s Know Our Constitution’, the Team Humanities of JGIS presented the first two Rights of Fundamental Rights i.e. Right to Equality and Right to Freedom.
“Be a Hero. Always say, I have no fear”.
This famous quote by Swami Vivekananda inspired Grade IV Diamond to showcase the class presentation on “FEAR”. We all are born with fear or acquire fear with some unfortunate experiences. Students of class IV displayed an insight of fear that we have in common and how effortlessly we can eradicate it from our lives.
25th July, 2018 was an awaited day for the students of Grade III as they were going to visit Mongiland- the Monginis Cake factory to aquaint them to the process of baking and chocolate making and connect them to the novel “ Charlie and the chocolate factory” which they are reading.
JGIS organized an Inter-school Recitation Competition in English - ‘Poems Out Loud’ on 20th July, 2018 which was:
The students of Grade XII Science, AS level, A Level and IBDPI and IBDP II went to Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB) on 19th July 2018. The trip was organized so that their learning inside the classroom could be extended and they would get clear idea of how power is generated and supplied for various uses. They also got to see and understand the function of the Step- Up transformer and the switching circuit at the power station.
Students of Sr. Kg (Marigold and Jasmine) visited the British Council Library, located at Vastrapur area on 13th July, 2018 during school hours. Ms. Mili had planned a story that revolved around Peppa Pig through audio visual aid and also showed the students story books and CDs. The main purpose of the visit was to educate the students about library, its uses and the discipline to be maintained in the library.
Students of grade 1 Venus went to a field trip to an anganwadi of Samvedna Ngo (Thaltej) on 9th July 2018 as a part of their class presentation. Children spent time with the children of anganwadi for developing their critical thinking and empathy in the community. They did some craft and clay activities. They also distributed the things with children anganwadi centre.
TEDX YOUTH@JGIS an independently organized TED event, was a half-day conference which provided a platform to the leading thinkers, speakers and innovators to reach out and inspire the youth with their talks that were idea-focused to foster learning, inspiration and wonder – and provoked conversations that mattered.
The eminent speakers were:-
The Investiture Ceremony of JG International School for the academic session 2018-2019 was held with great pomp and dignity in a special ceremony at the school auditorium. It was conducted with the highest degree of earnestness and passion. The Investiture ceremony signifies the reliance and confidence that the school consigns in the newly invested office bearers. Donning the mantle of accountability, they also pledge to bestow their duties to the best of their abilities. We believe that the child centric approach will help the students to become responsible citizens.
JG international school celebrated its 14th birthday on Thursday, 21st June, 2018. The celebration began with the lighting of the lamp, which was followed by the JG Anthem. The Principal, Ms. Kavita Sharma gave a welcome address that was followed by a song and a dance number performed by the students.
JG International School has experienced a Heart Throbbing performance by the Japanese artists from Shinki-A Musical Unit for peace and happiness. The two artist namely Hideshi Takatani San, a blues guitarist for Japanese music and Sayaka Ogawa San, a Japanese singer, pianist and song writer has melted every hearts with their touch of western blues and Jazz in their contemporary fusion. They also gave the feel of Indian music by singing the song “Raghupati raghav..” in their Japanese style.
Trips and excursions are an integral part of the curriculum. To create awareness amongst children, the students of Grade II visited the Children Traffic Park on April 11, 2018 as an extended learning of Communication unit. Wherein they learnt the rules and regulation to be followed on the road to become better citizen. Children took part in the interactive session and answered various questions that were asked.
JGIS organized Graduation Ceremony for batch 2017-18 on 7th April, 2018. It’s a solemn ritual that marks the beginning of a young adult’s foray into the real world wherein he/she dons the mantle of myriad roles and responsibilities that pave the way to become a global citizen. The ceremony began with the marching of the coordinators followed by the graduating batch of students, lighting of the lamp, JG anthem and a prayer song. It then proceeded with the felicitation of the students, the Executive Director’s speech and the Chairman’s blessings.