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Children of Jr.KG visited the Sabarmati Ashram on 4^th January, 2024.

Teaching children about ocean animals is very important as 75% of the earth’s surface is covered with the 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 discovered around 2,30,000 species. 

JG International School celebrated its 18th Annual Day Programme on 23^rd December, 2023. The event commenced with a soulful invocation seeking the blessings of the almighty, setting a harmonious tone for the evening. The programme unfolded with grandeur as Dr. Avni Shah, a distinguished academician, graced the occasion as the esteemed chief guest. The event was graced with the presence of the Chairman of JG International school, Dr. M.P. Chandran and the other members of the ACT.

A captivating field trip was arranged for class II students on 7^th November, 2023 to explore Kankaria Zoo as a part of their POI unit “Kinds of animals and their adaptations.”

JG International School witnessed an incredible Inter House One Act Play Competition which was held on 3^rd November, 2023. The judges for the competition were Ms. Ankita Dave, freelance communications trainer, proof reader, editor and writer, Mr Sudhir Kulkarni, an Executive Trainer and behavioural coach with 40 years of industry experience and Dr. Minnie Mattheew, the Principal at JG college of commerce and the Director of JG Institute of English and professional studies. The competition was graced by the Chairman, Dr. M P Chandran.

Debate competitions are an excellent platform for students to showcase their critical thinking, public speaking, and analytical skills. Such competitions are not only important for a student’s academic growth but also play a significant role in their personal development. It helps to boost their confidence and provides them with an opportunity to express their opinions and ideas in a structured and organized manner. With the same philosophy, JGIS also conducted an Inter House Debate Competition on Friday 27^th October 2023.

JG International School celebrated Navratri festival by organizing Garba night on 21^st October, 2023. The enthralling event began by offering prayers to the Goddess Shakti followed by a brief introduction about the significance of the festival ‘Navratri’. The event proceeded and Aarti was performed by our Honorable chairman, Dr. M P Chandran, the trustees, managing committee members and other dignitaries.

JGIS organized the ‘Just a Minute’ show on 20^th October, 2023. All the four houses of the school participated in the event. There were two categories - in the first category students of classes VI-VIII were the participants and second category comprised students of classes IX-XII. ‘Just a Minute’ is an event, which gives a platform to students to display their talents in different fields within a minute like singing in a different language, magic show, solving a puzzle, playing instruments, art and craft, etc.

DAY 1 & 2: The students of IBDP - I and II took a trip to Dandeli from the 9^th to 14^th October, 2023 as a part of the CAS cirriculum. After boarding the train on 9^th October, 2023 the students arrived to Hubballi next day in the morning. After the train journey, was lined up another two hours of bus journey to get to the their desired destination. The students got to Dandeli in the early afternoon.

A field trip was organized for class I students to Parimal Garden on 6^th October, 2023 as a part of their POI unit about ‘Plants’.

The trip's main objective was to make students explore various types of plants they had learnt. The students could identify herbs, shrubs, trees, creepers and climbers by appearance. They were amazed to see the hanging roots of the banyan tree. They also had fun in the play area.

It was an experiential learning for the students.

An educational trip was organized for the Class - II students on the 5^th October, 2023 at Dev’s Camp, Kesharpura near Vadodara, Gujarat.

The primary objective of the trip was to expose students to various activities aimed at improving both individual skills and overall team spirit. The agenda of the trip was to show the children how to be close to nature and lead a life outside of their daily luxury which is now becoming so common.

A trip to Orsang was organized for the students of class - III who embarked on this adventure. On 5^th October, 2023 we left Ahmedabad and travelled by bus to Orsang, where we were greeted with welcome music. The first day was full of activities like Zip Line, Flying Fox, Burma Bridge, Hanging Zag, Rope Walk, Tyre Walk and Commando Net. These activities helped students to strengthen their gross motor skills and imbibe the value of teamwork.  It also gave them a sense of personal accomplishment. In the evening, it was time for trekking.

An educational trip was organized for Class - V to Dwarka from 4^th October to 7^th October, 2023. It was a trip worth cherishing and one of its kind.

A trip to Udaipur in Rajasthan also known as the "City of Lakes" was organized for Class - IV from 4^th to 6^th October, 2023. We reached Udaipur and on the same day in the evening, students visited Shilpgram to acknowledge culture, music and performances by various artists. Students were given a chance to purchase jewellery and toys for their family members.

An educational camp for classes XI and XII (ISC), to Dandeli, Karnataka from 2^nd to 7^th October, 2023 was organized. The purpose was to be one with nature and explore new territory, cuisine, culture and be amidst flora and fauna.

Day 1- The students began their journey and reached Hubli next morning.