Excursions and Tours form an important part of educative experience. Not only do the students discover new places but also learn self-reliance and taking care of themselves. As a part of this experience, an excursion to the famous Jim Corbett National Park was organized from 1st October to 7th October, 2023.
1st and 2nd October 2023
Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter, caring deeds, wonderful stories and love.
To shower love and respect towards the grandparents, The Preprimary celebrated Grandparents Day on 27th September, 2023.
A Photo Booth was put up in the auditorium. Grandparents had lovely time, getting clicked and creating memories.
Children welcomed the grandparents with tikka on their forehead and performed their aarti.
The theme ‘Our Universe’ always raises curiosity among the students to know more facts of the unreachable space.
Students of JG International school celebrated ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ with great pomp and festivity on 18th September, 2023. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav. A melodious song was sung in group praising the existence of Lord Ganesha. The students performed an obeisance dance on the most exuberant music and in colourful attire. The whole atmosphere was charged with festivity.
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.
JG International School organized Inter House Hindi Poem Recitation on 15th 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.
The toddlers of Nursery went to Kankaria Zoo on 15th 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.
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 8th 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 28th 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 25th 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 24th 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.