JG International School hosted Swadha-The JGIS Fest on 20th July, 2024, an exhilarating inter-school literary and sports competition that brought together around 500 students from 21 esteemed schools across Ahmedabad. This fest featured a variety of events held in Junior and Senior categories, highlighting the students' creativity and abilities.
The English Poem Recitation Competition was held on 12th July 2024. The students of classes III to VIII were the participants as well as audience for the competition. For the competition, the participants were divided into two categories-
Group A- Classes III, IV and V
Group B- Classes VI, VII and VIII
Six students were selected from each house- Three students from group A while the other three from group B category. There were twenty four participants in all.
JG International School organized the Investiture Ceremony on 5th July, 2024 to bestow the responsibilities on the newly elected members of its Students’ Council for the academic year 2024-25. The ceremony was presided over by the Chairman, Dr. M.P. Chandran, the Principal, Dr. Kavita Sharma, Head- Administration and HR, Dr. Rekha Anil and Manager, Parent Relation and Academics, Ms. Rema Nair.
JG International School joyfully celebrated its 20th birthday on Friday, 21st June, 2024. The festivities commenced with ceremonial lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the guiding light of knowledge. This was followed by rendition of JG Anthem filling the atmosphere with pride and unity. The school choir further elevated the spirits with a melodious song followed by a graceful dance by the students.
A team of 21 Universities from U.S. and Hong Kong visited our school on 4th April, 2024. They interacted with the students of classes IX to XII and explained about the various under graduate and graduate programs that they offer. They also briefed about the pre-requisites and other eligibility criteria required by them. Besides this, they made the students aware of the benefits and scholarships that their institutions provide so that they are able to make informed career decisions.
The Graduation Ceremony is a tradition of saying farewell to not just adolescence, but also to an institution that has been a home to students for years; faculty members akin to family members who have helped groom and mentor the students for close to a decade. A lot has changed over the years but what hasn’t changed is the importance and significance of the event as a landmark moment in a young adult’s academic life.
In the hustle of life, where chaos abounds, a family seeks solace and breaks from life’s bounds. On that note, the Gupta family embarks on a thrilling odyssey, to experience the Circus.
Pre Primary celebrated their Annual Day ‘Enchanted Realm of Circus’ on 16th March, 2024.
Toys and games, magic in small things, where innocence and joy take wings. A symphony of laughter brightly spun, forever young! On that note, the Sports Festival of classes Nursery to II was held on 17th February, 2024. The theme this year for JGIS Sports Festival was ‘Toys, Tumble & Triumph’. Chairman Dr. M P Chandran, Principal Dr. Kavita Sharma, parents, and staff members attended the event. It was a delight to see the props of every race that were eye-catching, and children completed each race with enthusiasm and perseverance.
On 14th February, 2024, Vasant Panchami was celebrated in JGIS. On this day we worship Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning to invoke her blessings on all of us.
Aarti was done by the Principal, Dr. Kavita Sharma, Head – HR & Administration, Ms. Rekha Anil and Manager-Parent Relations Officer, Ms. Rema Nair, all the staff members and students. Later Prasad was distributed.
On 14th February, 2024, the eighth day of the JGIS LIT FEST, the students of Class-VIII presented a stupendous performance of two plays based on their novels ‘Ahimsa’ by Supriya Kelkar and ‘The Hobbit’ by J.R.R. Tolkien. The play portrayed the elements of patriotism, equality, untouchability and unity. The efforts of a small girl and the determination that came out of her innocent mind became a reason for equal education opportunities for the marginalized section of the society.
On 13th February, 2024, the seventh day of the JGIS LitFest, the students of class VII showcased a commendable level of commitment when they showcased a story 'The Homecoming' from their novel, 'Tales from Rabindranath Tagore' and The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Frank'. The performance resonated with the audience through its emotional depth and engaging character portrayals. This story left a very heartening message: There is no place like home and the importance of appreciating and finding contentment in one’s roots and the simplicity of home.
The sixth day of the JGIS Lit Fest, 12th February, 2024, was a visual treat as the performance of "The Merchant of Venice" by the students of Class - VI was an extraordinary display of talent and dedication.
On 9th February, 2024, the fifth day of the JGIS LIT FEST the students of Class-III portrayed an enchanting story ‘James and the Giant Peach’ written by Roald Dahl. Ms. Suchitra Balasubrahmanyan, an eminent Professor at Institute of Design, Nirma University was the Chief Guest for the Fest.
On 8th February, 2024 the students of Class-V portrayed a heartwarming story called Charlotte’s Web written by E.B White. It was a story which strengthened the momentousness of values such as selflessness and commitment in friendship. The students were able to bring the novel characters to life by their magnificent facial expressions, body language and eye contact. The play had enthusiastic dancers who were extremely agile and took the play to the next level. The play characters were completely involved in their role and performed it with complete conviction.
On 7th February, 2024, the 3rd day of the JGIS LIT FEST, the students of Class-I, showcased their talents by presenting the book, The Cat in The Hat by Dr. Suess. The chief guest for the day was Mr. Dhvanit Thaker, the popular RJ from Radio Mirchi, a Gujarati singer and actor who is currently associated with philanthropic activities.