Students  of Classes VI – VII had the privilege of attending an enlightening session on January 24, 2025 by Prof. Chetan Solanki, widely known as the ‘Solar Man of India’. With great passion and urgency, he spoke about the critical need to conserve energy and use the Earth’s resources wisely. Highlighting the alarming rate at which fossil fuels are being depleted, he emphasized the  fact that  while we may  all be growing ( read progressing ) in all spheres of life, the earth  is NOT, it is what it is ! There is a limit to what we can extract from the earth.

Prof. Solanki’s speech was both thought-provoking and inspiring. He illustrated how small, conscious efforts in daily life could significantly reduce energy consumption. He urged students to take responsibility for the environment, stressing that sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity for future generations. In a powerful call to action, he encouraged everyone to pledge a 20% reduction in their household electricity bills for the coming month.

The session left a deep impact on the audience, motivating them to adopt energy-efficient habits. Prof. Solanki’s insights reinforced the idea that real change begins at home, and even small steps can contribute to a greener, more sustainable planet.

The 16th day of August bore witness to the opening of the Shishukunj MUN 2024. Consisting of over 1300 delegates and spanning an impressive 22 committees ranging from Indian committees like Lok Sabha and AIPPM to committees like the Presidential cabinet of the United States of America to UN organs like UNICEF, this year’s MUN had it all. The opening ceremony of the MUN was just as grand as the MUN itself which was marked by the presence of Dr. Rajnish Jain who besides  being a reputed professor at DAVV was also the first Guardian of the Shishukunj family. 

The theme for this year’s MUN was “Together, Towards, Tomorrow” which  captures the essence of unity and collaboration as we collectively move forward to the future. For 3 full days the school was abuzz with debates, discussions, arguments,  and everything else related to international affairs, lobbying  and of course, public speaking ! Along with the brilliant debates and discussions that all delegates had in their respective committees, the Secretariat managed to get an enthusiastic response from all the delegates as they danced to the tunes of some of the most popular Bollywood songs. The Shishukunj band as well as the combination of Indian and Western dance performances brought life to the enrichment programme.

 As the MUN concluded on the eve of August 18th, and as the  Secretary General delivered their last address to the delegates, they reminded them of the countless memories and bonds they formed and left the delegates more encouraged than ever before to give their best in all future MUNs to come. 

Kudos to the Secretary General, the Secretariat as  well as the entire bureau for conducting such an enriching and exciting conference.

And the Academic Supremacy Continues…

Shishyans have done it again. Shishyans of Grade 3 to 10 have been benchmarked AT PAR with the top 10 ASSET Schools of India, thereby affirming our commitment to providing a world-class education and ensuring that our students receive the best possible opportunities to excel and grow academically.

A one of its kind, internationally acclaimed national level benchmarking  test, Assessment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing (ASSET) provides feedback on real learning to students. It pinpoints their academic strengths and weaknesses thereby giving them an accurate picture of where they stand with respect to their peers.

The Ei ASSET is taken by over 350,000 students in over 1,000 best English medium schools every year. Its purpose is not to identify toppers, but to test how well all the students have understood the concepts underlying the school curriculum and not just how well they remember the facts given in the textbooks. 

Here are some insights from the report received for the year 2023!

• All Shishyans have benchmarked AT PAR WITH TOP 10 ASSET SCHOOLS while 3 Grades have benchmarked ABOVE THE TOP 10 ASSET SCHOOLS!
• All Shishyans have benchmarked ABOVE AVERAGE NATIONALLY
• All Shishyans have benchmarked ABOVE AVERAGE WITH THE NEAREST METRO-MUMBAI
• All Shishyans have benchmarked ABOVE AVERAGE IN THE WEST REGION OF INDIA

We are thrilled to congratulate you on the outstanding academic achievements demonstrated this year. Our students have set a new benchmark for excellence with remarkable performances across all subjects. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of the collective effort from both students, educators and parents. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to more successes in the future.