All rites of passage mark a special meaning, a special emotion, and it's a pleasure to have an opportunity to do that. So it is a blessed and memorable occasion with heads held high, and anxiety in the minds of the young students.
The Graduation Ceremony of Sr. KG was held on 15th March, 2023.
58 students of batch 2022-23 were graduated from Preprimary to Primary Level. Graduation Certificates were handed to children by the Chief Guests one by one.
“Do your little bit of good where you are, to overwhelm the world, because every act of kindness has its value, no matter how big or small. This was the message conveyed by the students of Preprimary Section of J.G. International School presenting ‘Ila’s Journey- A Tale Of Kindness’, on their Annual Day, held on 11th March, 2023. Children showcased the same in a form of skit, speaking dialogues with confidence, followed with dances, performed flawlessly. The show culminated with a strong message of Being Kind, Diligent and Show Gratitude.
The students of IBDP I and II visited the Science city on 2nd March, 2023 to witness the Science Carnival organized by them. It was a weeklong exhibition organized by the authorities of Science city to celebrate National Science Day which is celebrated on 28th February every year. It was a great learning experience for the students to see live demonstrations of some of the most complex science concepts.
An educational trip was organized to Aquatic Park (Science City) on 1st March, 2023 Wednesday for students of grade II as a part of POI unit ‘Aquatic Animals and Their Adaptation’. It was an experiential learning where the students got acquainted with different types of aquatic animals like shark, beaver, puffer fish, star fish, turtles, lobster, penguin, etc and their adaptation. Students also observed their characteristics and special features that help them to survive in a specific habitat. It was an amazing experience for the students.
An educational trip was organised to Sarkhej Roza and Adalaj Stepwell on 28th February, 2023, Tuesday for students of class I as a part of POI unit “My City”. It was an experiential learning where the children got acquainted with historical monuments. It was an exciting experience for the children to generate interest in historical buildings and develop their observational skills.
An educational trip was organized to Science city -Aquatic gallery on 24th February’23, for students of class I as a part of Programme of Inquiry unit “Fish”. This experiential learning got children acquainted with different types of fishes like sharks, ray fish, eels and many more. They were amazed to see a wide variety of aquatic animals like penguins, frogs, and starfish. They also learned how each animal is different from the other based on their characteristics. It was an exciting experience and learning for the children.
A field trip was organized for the students of class 1 to ‘Hathisingh Ni Wadi and Siddhi Sayed Ni Jhali’ on 23rd February, 2023 as part of the POI unit, “My City- Ahmedabad”. The purpose of the visit was to know more about the famous places of Ahmedabad and to show the rich culture and the heritage of the famous architecture done in the olden times on the monuments in Ahmedabad. Hathisingh Ni Wadi is a sacred Jain place to worship. The students were amazed to see the astonishing architecture of the temple.
A field trip was organized for the students of class 1 to ‘Gandhi Ashram’ on 22nd February, 2023 as part of the POI unit, “My City- Ahmedabad”. The purpose of the visit was to know more about the famous places of Ahmedabad and to familiarize them with the famous personality ‘Gandhiji -The Father of the Nation’. They were already familiar with the ‘speak no evil, hear no evil, and see no evil’ monkeys and were thrilled to see them. They also observed different types of charkha. Indeed it was a knowledgeable trip for the students.
Students of class II visited Traffic Park, Ahmedabad on 17th February,2023 as a part of POI unit “Communication”. They explored the “Traffic Park” and were able to use their knowledge and identify the signage. They interacted with the guide of the park and gathered information related to the same. Students followed the signage and enjoyed riding the bicycle. It was a wonderful experience for students.
On the 14th of February, 2023, we went on a field trip to Ghuma. It is an open area with replicas of statues, old buildings, civilizations and much more. We left at 9:33 a.m. by bus. It took approximately 40 minutes to go from our school to Ghuma.
For ages, sports have been viewed as a way to stay healthy and fit, but it goes beyond that. Now a days, sports is essential for students' overall growth and development. Playing various sports helps them teach life skills such as teamwork, leadership, accountability, patience, and self-confidence and prepares them to face life challenges.
The students of grade VIII IGCSE presented one of the best fictional novels - The Hobbit on 10th February, 2023. The play revolves around the protagonist Bilbo Baggins, who is persuaded and guided by Gandulf to set out on a journey with thirteen militant dwarves who were embarking on a great quest to reclaim their treasure from the marauding dragon, Smaug, in which Bilbo had to act as their Burglar.
The 7th day of the Lit Fest at JG International School commenced by welcoming the parents and the Chief Guest of the day - Mr. Umashanker Yadav, the founder director of the Ahmedabad International Literature Festival founded in 2016, the Chairman, Dr M.P. Chandran, Ms Uma Oza and the Principal, Dr Kavita Sharma. The anchors of the day, Chaarvi Jain, Drishya Vaidya and Ahana Paul initiated the Fest by introducing the plays and interacting with the audience.
The 6th day of the Lit Fest on 8th February, 2023 at JG International School was a vibrant celebration of literature and diverse voices. With plays, panel discussion and interactive session with the chief guest of the day Ms. Jumana Shah, an acclaimed journalist, Ms. Uma Oza, a teacher educator, and our Principal Dr. Kavita Sharma.
“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world”. Students of class I presented the novel “The Great Storyteller” on 7th February 2023. Students showcased their talents through dance and drama, focusing on the importance of storytellers in everyone’s lives. Stories restore imagination and instill hope again and again.
Ms. Anuja Amin was the chief guest for the day.