Class X Assembly In the recent assembly of class X, students of class X E highlighted the importance of cultural preservation through their various performance. Significance of Navratri was beautifully put forward and also the role play on Meera’s soulful life and dedication to Lord Krishna. The music performance earned huge rounds of applause, especially the way our 5 young guitarists exhibited their extraordinary talent. The customary food for soul segment of class X assembly revolved around Gandhiji’s input in education. Before the assembly concluded, winners of poets come alive recited their heart winning poems that touched the hearts and minds of the listeners.

Class II Assembly Marking the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhiji , a special assembly was organized for students of class II. Commemorating his contribution towards India’s independence movement and his philosophies of life, students performed a small musical skit and also portrayed the simple life that he led and as the pioneer of non-violence. The assembly successfully evoked patriotic feelings in the audience ,especially, when they paid tribute to the priceless work of our soldiers for our safety and security. The assembly concluded with a great dance performance on the song ‘Kesari’.

Poster Making Competition on Mental Health Dedicating to the Mental Health Day (which is observed on 10th October) a poster making competition was organized for students of classes 11 and 12. By virtue of their creativity, our students highlighted the importance of mental well being in their art work. We are overwhelmed at the sincerity and enthusiasm with which our students participated in the activity. While each poster was unique in its own way, the top 3 awards were given to Ms. Disha Dasani ( 1st prize), Ms. Vidhi Gangani ( second prize) and Master Dev Kapadia ( Third prize).

Gujarati activity ‘mali maatrubhasha mane Gujarati’ was held in the auditorium for the students of class 6. The audience was highly impressed with the performance of the participants. Apart from singing melodious Gujarati songs, students also recited poems by Shri Zaverchand Meghani and presented a ‘natak’ that conveyed the importance of saving trees. School director, Ms. Radhika Iyer graced the event and applauded the performances. The event concluded with motiovational speeches from Ms. Jashvanti Ben and Dr. VijayaLakshmi ( V.P. middle section)

Hindi- the soul of Indian culture. Hindi Sulekh activity was arranged for students of class II, commemorating Hindi Diwas. As a part of this activity, students had to write a small paragraph explaining the importance of hindi language. In a very simple way, students explained why every nation should its own language and the reason, why 14th September is celebrated as the Hindi Diwas. Students enjoyed writing about Hindi, in hindi.

“Values aren’t buses… They’re not supposed to get you anywhere. They’re supposed to define who you are.”

Keeping in mind the importance of value enhancement at an early stage in life, Udgam School for Children runs ‘Life Skills and Value Enhancement’ program through regular classes. Our teachers go through regular training workshops to conduct meaningful classes for students. Recently, two of our teachers took training of one such unique program called – ‘The Awakened Citizen Program’, developed by Ramkrishna Mission. Further, the same teachers of Middle section – Ms. Preeti Naik and M. Hinakumari Dholakia, conducted an in-house workshop for all the Middle Section teachers.

Ms. Naik and Ms. Dholakia briefed the teachers about the program details and how the program works, through a practical and an interactive hour-long session. We strongly believe that as teachers, we are the facilitators for making our children realise their inner potential and bring out their latent capabilities and guide them in their journey from ‘I can’t to I can’.

It was an enlightening and interesting session for all the participants. Teachers will be further conducting the same program with the students in class during the year.

As a part of the reading year for students of our primary section, a set of challenges were given to them. The ones who successfully completed the ‘Reading Challenges’ earned a badge from their teachers. To mark this achievement, a wall of fame is created in the premises of our school. Together with their teachers, our little readers beautified a big wall with their colourful palm prints,signing their names and also, wrote the name of their favourite books. Our talented teachers, transformed the cluster of palms into a wonderful tree. What a lovely way to create fond memories of school days!

Gratitude is a very important trait that needs to be expressed as much as it needs to be felt. To ensure that our students are thankful for those little joys in their life and acknowledge and appreciate everyone around them, an assembly ‘Gratitude be the attitude’ was organized for students of class 4. The participants expressed their gratitude for each person that they are close to, presented a skit on the theme and also sang a melodious song. Before returning to their classes, the students conveyed special messages personally to each teacher present, gifted them a token of gratitude and enjoyed a photography session with them. This pleasant assembly added a dose of sweetness to look forward to the rest of our day!