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The toddlers of Nursery went to Kankaria Zoo on 15^th September, 2023 to see wildlife, a whole new world of wonder. The animals need not be large or exotic: even common wild creatures such as elephants, deer and birds bring a thrill to children. Seeing wild animals in nature can become a child’s treasured memory. Wild animals have certain qualities that make them mysterious and exciting to children. Wild animals have to find their own food and they eat “weird things” like bugs and worms.

JG International School organized Inter House Hindi Poem Recitation on 15^th September, 2023. Students of classes I to V participated in the competition.

The Judges were Ms. Chandni Khattar and Ms. Rachna Sharma.

There were two categories; A and B, category A consisted of classes I and II, and category B included students of classes III, IV & V.

Teaching children about ocean animals is very important as 75% of earth’s surface is covered with ocean. They can affect weather, food, temperature and even our life as 70%-80% of oxygen is supplied by marine plants. The never-ending water body is filled with various aquatic animals that are interesting, unique and mysterious. Although we have explored only five percent of the water bodies, we have already discovered around 230,000 species. 

God could not be everywhere and therefore made mothers. No one can play the role that mothers play in the upbringing of children. To celebrate this role of mothers J G International School organized “Moms at School” on 13th September 2023. 

Pre-Primary Fancy Dress Show was held on 8^th September, 2023 in the school auditorium. The theme of the show was ‘An Ode to Rhymes’.

The show began with a Shadow Act on rhymes that was performed by students of grade III, followed by recitation of poems and rhymes by all the students of Preprimary.

It was the most awaited day for the students of JGIS to celebrate Teachers’ Day which marks the birth of the great teacher, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The celebration began with the students wishing their teachers and seeking their blessings to excel in their lives. They presented different tags to all the teachers and admin staff to express their gratitude towards them and make their day special. Cultural programs were organized by the students who had put in lot of efforts to make the show a grand success.

Onam, the vibrant and culturally rich festival of Kerala, is one of the most significant and eagerly awaited celebrations in JG International School which was celebrated on 28^th August, 2023. It is a time of immense joy and depicts classical example of unity amongst diversity. Onam is a harvest festival and a tribute to the mythical King Mahabali, who is believed to return to Kerala during this time. The festival showcases a blend of cultural and artistic traditions, making it a unique and unforgettable experience for teachers and students.

The day finally began with the registration followed by the opening ceremony. Our own principal Dr. Kavita Sharma, was the Chief Guest for the opening ceremony along with Head- Administration & HR, Ms. Rekha Anil, and Manager Parent Relations and Academics, Ms. Rema Nair. The ceremony started with lighting of the lamp followed by a prayer song and prayer dance which was presented by our school choir and our own students (Angel and group) respectively.

In this ever-evolving environment, the education system has made a significant shift by combining traditional and modern technologies to improve comprehension. Practical learning always improves and has a significant influence on the development of young minds. On 25^th August, 2023 students of class IV were exposed to the various biomes and the way each biome generates an environment in which plants can adapt and thrive as a part of Programme of Inquiry Unit “Adaptation of plants”.

On 24^th August 2023, class III went to Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden. 75 students were accompanied by six teachers. As a part of Programme of Inquiry unit ‘Adaptation to Food Habits’ we observed the feet, claws, beaks, and feathers of birds.

In a historic moment of educational excellence, J G International School proudly played host to a daylong prestigious India and South Asia IB PYP Coordinators and Western region Heads meet. This groundbreaking event marked the first-ever convening of its kind within the vibrant landscapes of Gujarat.

JG International School celebrated the 77^th Independence Day of  India with a series of impactful events. The occasion began with a warm welcome from the Principal, Dr. Kavita Sharma, setting the tone for the patriotic fervor that followed. The national flag was hoisted by Dr. M P Chandran, Chairman of the Asia Charitable Trust, as students of class VI to XII along with the attendees stood in unity, echoing the national anthem.

The English Poem Recitation Competition for classes I and II was held on 4^th August, 2023. The participants were divided into two categories:

Group A- Classes I

Group B- Classes II

The Inter House Hindi Elocution Competition for two categories, category-1 consisting of students from classes VI & VII and category- 2 consisting of students from classes VIII & IX was held on 28^th July, 2023. There were 8 participants in each category.

The Judges for the competition were Ms. Neeti Bhatt and Ms. Archana Chaurasia.

An awareness session was conducted by AMC officials on 28^th July, 2023 about Malaria which was widespread in the city. The session was attended by students of class X. The officials explained about the breeding places of mosquitoes, how to monitor their surroundings to identify the breeding places and precautions to be taken to avoid building of these breeding places. They also suggested the ways to prevent mosquito bites especially for new born and pregnant women.