Echo E-newsletter April-May (2023)
TRUSTEE MESSAGE
“I believe education is for improving and enriching the lives of others and for leaving your community and the world better than you found it.”
As the new academic session begins, I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone in our school community. We are excited to embark on another year of learning, growth, and achievement. The world of the 21st century places enormous demands on our young people and we are committed to giving them a breadth of learning and the range of skills that they will need to take their place as the leaders of tomorrow. Education is an asset at Gajera Group of Schools. It is our goal to provide holistic education and set our learners on the path to success from the very beginning. It is my humble aspiration that students at Gajera Group of Schools have deep-rooted values with a global outlook. Even as we impart education to match the advancements in technology and various processes, we guide our children toward the right principles, ethics, and morals. We offer a stress-free learning environment that encourages creative and critical thinking. At Gajera Group of Schools, we wish to cross the boundaries of a single nation and aim for global excellence.
As we begin this new academic session, I am confident that we will continue to uphold our school's values of excellence, respect, and compassion. Together, we can make this year a successful and fulfilling one for everyone in our school community.
“Progress is not a dream, but a distant reality”, with this belief we begin our journey.
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
As it is well said," Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all ". The aim of our school is to provide unmatched qualitative education. Our approach to learning is child centric which encourages Activity based Learning. We enable them to bring out their best in a progressive and competitive environment in every field be it Academics, Sports or co-curricular activities. As it is well said," Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all ". The aim of our school is to provide unmatched qualitative education. Our approach to learning is child centric which encourages Activity based Learning. We enable them to bring out their best in a progressive and competitive environment in every field be it Academics, Sports or co-curricular activities.
Outside the classroom, students also learn valuable lessons such as social skills, behavioral etiquettes, work ethics and gaining a sense of achievement through our continuously developing infrastructural facilities and other resources like innovative teaching with modern teaching aids, facilities for learners and a positive and comfortable environment with efficient faculty. We truly aim to empower each child to be a curious learner, critical thinker and forceful member of everchanging global society.
We are constantly improving our teaching methodology so that it turns learning into combination of classroom study, research and scientific discovery. We are determined to help our pupils bloom into individuals who are blessings to their home, workplace and society.
We encourage learners to take advantage of the various resources we offer here, both within the classroom and beyond. We are a community, and it is only by working together that we can achieve our goals.
Consistent support of parents is the most strengthening power which enables us to mold the future of children. I pay my gratitude to them for showing their continuous faith in us.
Congratulations to the learners of grade 10 and 12 for your wonderful success. Your persistent hard work has paved a way for a brighter future. Have a successful journey ahead.
"We believe in Education with a difference to make a difference"
Mrs. Shweta Parihar
EVENTS
Welcome Day (Prep- 12)
Starting a new school year can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. However, we want our learners to know that we are committed to make this transition as smooth as possible for them. The GGS Educators arranged the special assembly to welcome the learners on the first day of the school. Special assembly included prayer, song, dance, quotes and welcome speech.
Hanuman Jayanti Celebration
Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, a beloved deity in the Hindu pantheon. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, which falls in either March or April. The Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal. Educators performed special prayers and rituals in honor of Lord Hanuman.
The most popular rituals associated with Hanuman Jayanti is the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa, a hymn composed in praise of Lord Hanuman was chanted by the learners along with the educators with devotion. Hanuman Jayanti is a celebration of devotion, courage, and strength. It serves as a reminder of the power of faith and the importance of selfless service to others.
Cave Culture Eco Fest
Cave Culture Eco Fest serves as a reminder that small changes in our daily lives can have a significant impact on the environment. The festival encourages attendees to take action towards a sustainable future and inspires a sense of community around environmental stewardship. Grade 6 to 12 learners had organized a Kokedama Plantation Workshop at the Cave Culture 3.0 Farmers Market Eco fest. In addition to the plantation workshop Smakerspace had organized fun-filled games. Winners of the game received wonderful keepsakes as prize.
World Heritage Day
World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is celebrated on April 18 every year. The theme for World Heritage Day changes every year, but it always focuses on highlighting the significance of different cultural or natural heritage sites. This year theme is "Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures," which emphasizes the need to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse histories and cultures of our world's heritage sites. From Pre-primary till grade 5 students participated in walk to Surat Fort. This activity educated our learners about the importance of preserving our heritage sites.
World Earth Day
The theme for World Earth Day 2023 is Invest in Our Planet, which calls for businesses to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to the green revolution. The oath taking ceremony was conducted by our Green Educator Ms. Avani to bound learners to take care of the planet Earth.
World Book Day
Gajera Global School invited parents to introduce and initiate the Book Club. The Book Club at Gajera will run by our enthusiastic parents for our learners. Video was posted on social media where the parents introduced the Book Club and enthusiastically invited our learners to join the Club.
I.I.M.U.N. Mega Event
It offers a fun and engaging way for a learner to learn about the world while building important skills. Through I.I.M.U.N. learners can connect with other young leaders from and around the world, building their networks and fostering global relationships. I.I.M.U.N. empowers the youth by enabling them to solve global problems at an individual level. Schools across Gujarat participated in this mega event of IIMUN hosted at GGS and showcase their skills and understanding for the sensitive issues of Nation. Proud & honored Gajerians embarked their talent and won laurels proving their mirth.
Parent Educator Meet
A parent educator meeting is an opportunity for parents and educators to exchange observations and feedback about a child’s academic progress, behaviors', strengths, and areas of improvement. Learners were given accolades for enthusiasm, discipline and innovation and their performance was discussed with the parents.
Educator Enhancement Program
Jolly Phonics and Fritzroy training was scheduled for pre- primary educator’s via Google Meet. There are many ways to integrate science into the curriculum. For example, science and other subjects can be easily integrated. To enhance the teaching with integration, science educators were given a professional training at GGS pal by Collins Publications. Ms Avani, Green Educator, educated the educators about upcycling the used and waste papers into handmade papers. Awareness with education gives multiple results.
POCSO Training
Ms Sana, an advocate, an educationist, and an author of Child Protection and Safety Manual, had conducted a training about POCSO Act at GGS Pal. She had guided educators about different acts to protect children from offences of sexual assault and harassment and provide for establishment of Special Courts for trial of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. She even guided what actions school and management need to take regarding such cases at school level.
Integrating Art with Green Education
Macrame making activity was held in assembly area at GGS Pal by Art educators team. Educators learnt about the art of making macrame with jute thread, wool and stick. Such activity helps educators to be more creative and utilize their potential beyond limits.
VAKT Method of Teaching
Learning to read using the VAKT method uses an approach to stimulate the four sensory modalities, namely visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic. This method uses reading material selected from the words spoken by the child, and each word is taught in its entirety. Pre-primary teachers training was scheduled to help develop such skills of educators to enable learners to rise.
English Educators Training
Technology plays a vital role in making learning efficient. English educators were trained regarding the use of Burlington Digital App and the updated content to make teaching learning process more effective.
Social Science Educators Training
Integrating social studies with other subjects can be a great way to help students make connections between different areas of study. Social Science educators training was organized at GIS, Katargam to enhance the teaching skills by subject integrations and performing various activities.
Story Creation
Storytelling is not only an effective educational tool but also teaches moral values, ethics, traditions, and cultures to the learners. It helps to shape better citizens of the country by connecting them with many moral-based stories. Based on the GGS’ motto THINK ASK & RISE the educators fabricated the story and showcased their talent and creativity.
Exploring the World of Art
Nature is the best place to know and learn the art. In nature journaling activity educators created the different artifice combining nature with art material. This fun involved activity helped the educators to build the bond with their colleagues.
Subject Integration Learning
Competition was organized for the educators to integrate their subjects with another and create the environment of learning more creative and entertaining. Educators were divided in groups according their grades. They integrated their subjects with other using different teaching aids and tried to put in extra efforts to win the challenge. Such competition helps motivate other educators to explore creatively and differently.
Hindi Educators Training
GGS Pal has scheduled Hindi Educators training at GGS Pal Campus. Mr. Pankaj Tripathi, resource person, conducted the training based on New NEP 2020. Educators were guide regarding the subject and effectiveness of art-integrated learning. The session followed by the activities to make teaching-learning process smoother and creative.
Fire Safety Training
Fire safety training is an important part of safety training that can help to avoid injuries or even fatalities in the workplace. Fire safety training was scheduled for educators, housekeeping staff and security team. Sub officer Mr. Girish Selar conducted the training where they discussed the types of fire, and how to take control over it, displayed the equipment to fight fire and even trained the educators to use fire extinguishers. They demonstrated how fire safety water lines get activated when the temperature rises to certain extent. Fire safety training is essential for everyone. It helps people understand how to prevent fires and how to react in case of an emergency.
Green Education: Healthy Bites
Cooking is an art as like teaching. Educators grouped up together and mixed the different flavors, keeping in mind health and hygiene. Participating in a cooking activity can benefit the team. Cooking in a group brings educators out of their routine roles and into a new situation where they can work together as a team. Innovative delicacies were prepared by the educators showcasing their culinary skills.
EMS Training
Educators were educated about the different social apps build for educators learners and parents. GEMS, EMS, WEBS, ITE, MIS training was given by the IT department to the educators. It make the communication among educators learners and parents easier and faster and enables parents to keep track of their child overall performance and other activities happening in school through messages and circular posted in the groups.
Hindi Educators Training
English Educators training of Burlington was scheduled at GGS Pal. The training was about how to enhance ELS -English Language Speaking. How can video clips be used in class during 3Ps i.e. presentation, practice and production. Techniques were taught how to enhance overall communication skills of the learners through various activities.
LEARNER'S CORNER
Fashion
Fashion is about the ongoing trend and the blend of the society we live in. It shows how people dress and what kind of external getup most people think is making them look stylish, up-to-date and sophisticated. While etiquettes and manner also somehow comes into the count but it comparatively more superficial and dynamic. It changes with winds of time very fast. This can be seen from the vast difference between how people used to dress before and now. Films are the mirror to the society. And therefore is comparison is seen live by comparing how the actors used to dress before and now.
Tinsel town celebrities have always been the trend setters to the common people. People, especially the girls always are inclined towards one or more actresses because of how they look and they also want to look the same. More or less everyone have a fashion idol.
Fashion used to be very different in metros and small towns in earlier days. But now the difference have gone down to a great extent due to many reasons. First if all the demand of online shopping malls have increased. Shopping sites such as Jabong, Snapdeal ,Myntra, etc. does the work of delivering fashion at the doorstep. These websites run all over the country and they are available at most of the pin codes. And since the girls wear all kinds of clothes, now those fashions have come into the real market too. The growth of social media and overall the demand of time which lures everyone to look confident and updated, have made people quite inclined towards making himself look fashionable.
Especially when in college, girls think a lot about it. Not only women, men’s fashion market have also gone up. Shopping sites make available most of the branded clothes at lower prices than the real market and this is the reason man and women both are going after new trends.
While it is a good thing to be trendy and follow the latest innovations in designs, fabrics and others, one thing to be careful is to decide carefully whether it fits us and the place we live in. We should maintain the decorum of the place where we are living and not go against it. Blending in and deciding what to wear will be more acceptable without gaining negative attention. Also it must suit us. That’s a very important thing. If it is not suiting us but we are following it because it is the latest trend that is the worst thing we can do to how we look. We must be comfortable and when all these are kept in mind, we look our best. Westernized dressing style is not a bad thing but it must be decent. Our societies are still conservative and that is why we must be sensitive towards it. Moreover we have our own cultural heritage. We must therefore be proud of our ethnicity. Good thing is that our ethnic fashion have also evolved a lot and popularization of innovated designs have also attracted lot of attention and acceptance.
By Suhani Parihar
EDUCATOR'S CORNER
Sustainable tourism and its challenge
Benefits of Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism benefits both the environment and local communities. It has the potential to help reduce carbon emissions from transportation. Sustainable tourism can help reduce carbon emissions from transportation by encouraging visitors to use public transportation or other low-carbon modes of transportation such as electric vehicles or bicycles. Furthermore, by promoting responsible use of water and energy resources, sustainable tourism can help preserve natural resources. Sustainable tourism can help reduce water and energy consumption by encouraging visitors to use water and energy resources responsibly. Furthermore, by promoting responsible wildlife viewing practice's and protecting habitats from destruction or degradation, sustainable tourism can help conserve biodiversity.
Another advantage of sustainable tourism is that it can benefit local communities economically. Sustainable tourism can help support local businesses and create jobs in the local economy by encouraging visitors to buy locally produced goods and services. Furthermore, through taxes on tourist activities or fees for access to protected areas, sustainable tourism can help generate income for local communities. Finally, by encouraging cultural exchange between visitors and locals, sustainable tourism can have a positive social impact on local communities.
The Challenges of Sustainable Tourism
Despite its numerous benefits, there are some drawbacks to sustainable tourism. Reduced carbon footprints from transportation are one challenge. Although sustainable tourism encourages visitors to use public transportation or other low-carbon modes of transportation, such as electric vehicles or bicycles, this may be impractical in some areas due to a lack of infrastructure or other factors. Furthermore, reducing water and energy consumption can be difficult in some areas due to a lack of access to clean water or energy-efficient technologies.
By Tasneem Motorwala
GOOD READS
“Worser,” by Jennifer Ziegler
A precocious logophile learns that the spaces between words are as important as the words themselves in this funny, clever, compassionate novel.
“Red Scare,” by Liam Francis Walsh
This Tintin-esque graphic novel science-fiction spy thriller by a New Yorker cartoonist is a virtuosic performance.
“Unstoppable Us: How Humans Took Over the World,” by Yuval Noah Harari. Illustrated by Ricard Zaplana Ruiz.
In the first of four planned volumes, Harari simplifies the provocative ideas about human history that drove his 2015 best seller, “Sapiens,” without dumbing them.
“Singing With Elephants,” by Margarita Engle
This tender novel in verse isn’t just beautiful poetry and a fascinating glimpse of communication across boundaries; it’s also an animal rescue story with a rare girl hero.
“Shuna’s Journey,” by Hayao Miyazaki. Translated by Alex Dudok de Wit.
First published in Japan in 1983 and finally translated into English, this picture book from the fabled animator is eerie, enchanting and surpassingly strange.
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