On 14th November 2024, the Junior Wing celebrated Children’s Day. It was a fun-filled day, free from academic routines, marked by engaging games, interactive sessions, and special treats, including chocolate-flavoured milk, cream rolls, chocolates and their favourite meal for lunch. Students and teachers alike enjoyed the festive atmosphere, strengthening bonds and creating cherished memories.

The Shishyans of Class V explored the art of letter writing, inspired by their English literature story of an unlikely friendship. Through this activity, they used essential skills such as drafting, formatting and using appropriate vocabulary to write heartfelt letters to friends and family members. By reviving the timeless tradition of letter writing, we encouraged … Continue reading “Letter Writing Activity”

Shishyans of Sr. KG to Class V showcased their creative flair in a diya decoration and lantern  making event. With enthusiasm and imagination, students crafted beautiful diyas, lanterns, and decorative items, reflecting the festive spirit of Diwali. The event provided an excellent platform for our young artists to express themselves and hone their skills. We … Continue reading “Diya Decoration and Lantern Making Event”

The theme of the assembly presentation held on 25th September was ‘fun and entertainment’. The presentation was truly packed with joy, laughter and amusement. The Shishyans of Classes Sr. KG Pink, I E and II E shared jokes and recited humorous poems. Exuberant and vibrant dance performances added to the festivity of the entire programme.

As part of our cultural heritage initiative, the Junior Wing observed Onam on 13th September with traditional fervor. The Shishyans learned about the festival’s significance in their classrooms through presentation and storytelling,  this was complemented by a vibrant Pookalam display. The educators joined in by wearing traditional Kasavu and off-white attire, showcasing the commitment to … Continue reading “Onam Celebration”

The effort to promote a culture of reading continues! The event titled D.E.A.R (Drop Everything and Read) was conducted once again for our little Shishyans of Classes I & II. This time the students immersed themselves in Hindi stories. They brought their personally selected storybooks from home to participate in a dedicated session of silent … Continue reading “D.E.A.R – Drop Everything and Read – Classes I and II”

Teachers’ Day at Shishukunj was marked by a vibrant display of cultural events with the student’s council taking centre stage to ensure a heartfelt and entertaining tribute to our dedicated educators.  The theme for this year’s programme was  “Yaadon ka Mela”, a theme which acted like a time capsule transporting teachers to their own teenage … Continue reading “Teachers’ Day”

The assembly presentation on 4th September by Sr. KG Purple, I C and             II C had wonderful performances to honour teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. The presentation began with a hilarious skit titled ‘The Milkman’s Cow’ by II C. To invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha, our … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation by Sr. KG Purple, Classes I C and II C”

A workshop on ‘Personal Hygiene’ was conducted by the educators for the students of Classes I and II on 31st August 2024. The importance of keeping the body clean was discussed thoroughly. The session included the explanation of brushing the teeth properly, washing the hands well, taking a proper bath, washing the hair properly, keeping … Continue reading “Workshop on Personal Hygiene – Classes I & II”

On 31st August, Classes III D, IV D, and V D presented a spectacular assembly, ‘Darpan’, showcasing the essence of festivals around the monsoon season in India. The programme was a kaleidoscope of colours, music, and dance, highlighting the significance of Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Onam. The students mesmerized the audience with a … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation of Classes III D, IV D and V D”

The Class V contestants of the Word Power Event participated in their final round on 29th August 2024. They showcased their linguistic skills in vocabulary, expression, grammar, spelling, and language application. Four teams, shortlisted from the preliminary round, demonstrated exceptional language skills in the various challenging rounds. Such events develop language proficiency, cultivate creativity, and … Continue reading “Word Power Event 2024 – Class V”

Sports and Co-curricular activities induce in a student the core values of resilience, self-determination, discipline and primarily confidence which extend beyond the scope of classroom learning.   The 29th day of August 2024  was a testament to the dedication of Shishukunj and our educators in ensuring the overall development of a Shishyan’s personality through sports and … Continue reading “OJAS Award Ceremony : Sports and Co Curricular”

The students of Sr. KG Green, I B and II B participated in ‘Darpan’, their class assembly presentation to commemorate the National Sports Day. National Sports Day is celebrated every year to honour the contribution of Major Dhyan Chand, ‘the wizard of hockey’ of Indian Sports. Our energetic Shishyans reiterated the importance of sports in … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation by Sr. KG Green, Classes I B and II B”

The Shishyans of Sr. KG participated in a paper folding activity  ‘Origami’ on 27th August 2024. They created a vibrant and attractive tulip garden. The aim of the activity was to enhance the hand eye coordination and to boost the creativity of our youngest Shishyans. It was heartening to see the wonderful work of our … Continue reading “Origami – Sr. KG”

On Thursday, 22nd August 2024, the students from Classes III to V participated in a story enactment activity demonstrating their creativity, collaboration and critical thinking skills. Divided into five groups, they successfully brought five story outlines to life, exhibiting their stellar leadership skills. This engaging activity, conducted with minimal teacher guidance, effectively nurtured essential 21st … Continue reading “Role Play : Topic – Victory of Good over Wrong”

A public speaking event was conducted for Classes I and II on the theme ‘India – A Country of Diversity’. The aim of organizing this event was to hone the public speaking skills of the students and teach them how to articulate their thoughts and opinions. The session was a kaleidoscope of a variety of … Continue reading “English Public Speaking Event India – A Country of Diversity”

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 … Continue reading “Shishukunj MUN 2024”

The 78th Independence Day Celebration at Shishukunj was an incredible, sublime coalesce of passion, patriotism, brilliant aestheticism and pure artistic skill. Each  of the impelling presentations  by the Shishyans left every soul in the audience eternally charged, and Shishukunj applauds each contributor to the event for their artistry, efforts and radiance.  The celebration commenced with … Continue reading “Independence Day Celebrations”

On August 14, 2024 the students of Sr. KG Red, Class I A and Class II A participated in the special assembly presentation to commemorate the independence of India. The spirit of freedom and love for their country were the emotions exhibited by our young Shishyans. Through vibrant dance performances and heartwarming skits, the students … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation by Sr. KG Red, Classes I A and II A”

Classes V C, IV C and III C presented a spectacular special assembly, Darpan 2024, commemorating the forthcoming Independence Day. The theme of patriotism was beautifully woven throughout the impressive program, comprising a soulful patriotic song, a captivating dance performance, and a thought-provoking skit. The students’ outstanding displays and performances instilled a sense of national … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation by Classes V C, IV C and III C”

The final contestants of Class IV excelled at the Word Power Event held on 8th August 2024. Seven teams showcased their remarkable linguistic prowess in vocabulary, spelling and grammar. With fervent enthusiasm and diligent effort, the participants demonstrated remarkable confidence. This event spotlighted the students’ tireless dedication to linguistic excellence. We applaud the performances of … Continue reading “Word Power Event 2024 – Class IV”

The Shishyans of Classes I and II took part in the Rakhi Making Event on 7th August. They came up with unique ideas and made a variety of attractive rakhis. The sight of nimble fingers weaving magic with colourful thread, beads, ribbon and other accessories was indeed heartwarming.

The little Shishyans of Sr. KG had a lot of fun celebrating the International Friendship Day on Saturday, 3rd August  2024.  They made friendship bands under the guidance of their educators, packed them and took them home. They not only enjoyed the activity but learnt to value friends. It was heartening to see the joy … Continue reading “International Friendship Day Celebration (Sr. KG)”

The first day of August was marked by the OJAS award ceremony as students from Classes VI to XII were rewarded and applauded for their academic excellence  during the year 2023 – 24.  To begin with , the school came together to applaud the students of Classes X and XII who had excelled in the … Continue reading “Award Ceremony : OJAS ( Academics) 2023-24”

To promote a culture of reading, students of Classes I & II engaged in a reading activity ‘D.E.A.R’ (Drop Everything and Read) on 31st July 2024. The students brought their personally selected storybooks from home to participate in a dedicated session of silent reading with their educators. The objective behind this endeavour was to foster … Continue reading “Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R)”

‘Darpan’, an exhibition that showcased the academic and creative endeavours of students from Classes I to V was organised in the Junior Wing. The exhibits included the students’ projects, art & craft work and a variety of their work demonstrating their understanding of various subjects. The participants interacted with parents and shared their creative processes … Continue reading “Darpan 2024 – Exhibition”

On July 23, 2024 , Shishyans were introduced to the incredible world of financial literacy, intelligent investing, and the rising role of commerce in the modern world through an enlightening session   by Mr. Abbas Rampurwala, a  financial expert and Chartered Accountant with has more than 20 years of experience in the field of commerce … Continue reading “Talk on Financial Literacy”

Poems are an integral part of school education as they help in language development, expression and memorization.  On 20th July 2024, our little Shishyans of Sr. KG participated in an English poetry recitation event.  They recited a variety of poems on the themes – rain, friends, family, school  and flowers. It was indeed heartening to … Continue reading “English Poetry Recitation Event – Sr. KG”

On July 20, 2024, students from Classes III G, IV G and V G presented ‘Darpan,’ highlighting the urgent need for environmental conservation. Through an engaging play, a song and a dance performance, the young performers emphasized the importance of preserving our planet for future generations. They creatively conveyed the consequences of neglect and the … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation by Classes III G, IV G and V G”

On 18th July 2024, the students of Classes III to V participated in a public speaking event to celebrate Van Mahotsav. They passionately advocated for the preservation of indigenous plants, shared valuable information about them and highlighted the dangers of deforestation. The students showcased their power of expression, persuasive skills, and genuine empathy. Their eloquence … Continue reading “English Public Speaking Event – Van Mahotsav”

The foundation years of students are the best time for discovering new knowledge and assimilating it. With the aim of giving our young Shishyans an experience of being global citizens, a costume carnival was conducted for Classes I and II  on Wednesday, 17th July 2024.  The students dressed in the costume of their chosen country … Continue reading “Fancy Dress Event : Costume Carnival – Global Citizens”

Mr. Rakshit  Tandon, Cyber Security Evangelist  and National Cyber Security Expert delivered an insightful talk on the dangers of misusing social media, emphasizing the delicate balance between its indispensability and potential hazards. He highlighted that while social media is an integral part of modern life, its misuse can lead to serious consequences. Using live examples, … Continue reading “Cyber Security Session by Mr. Rakshit Tandon”

Classes III A, IV A, and V A came together for Darpan, the assembly presentation, on the 11th of July delivering a vibrant cultural program that highlighted the power of imagination, creativity, and perseverance. The talented Shishyans captivated the audience with a dynamic role-play, an inspiring poem, an energetic dance, and a heartfelt rendition of … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation by Classes III A, IV A and V A”

Poems are an integral part of school education as they help in language development, expression and memorization.  On 10th July 2024, students of Classes I and  II participated in an English poem recitation event. The theme was ‘Trees – Our Green Saviours’. A variety of poems were recited by the Shishyans and it was indeed … Continue reading “Poem Recitation Event Classes I and II”

The Bookmark Making Event held on the 4th of July was a vibrant celebration of young creativity and artistic expression among students of Classes III to V.  The event provided a platform for students to showcase their unique artistic voices through intricately designed bookmarks. The Shishyans impressed their educators with their diverse interpretations and meticulous … Continue reading “Bookmark Making Event – Classes III to V”

Object Talk is an activity wherein a physical object is used as a topic of the event. Our little Shishyans of Sr. KG participated in the Object Talk Event on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024. They brought to school an object of their choice and spoke a few lines about its shape, size and colour. They … Continue reading “Public Speaking Event : Object Talk – Sr. KG”

“Think green, act green, live green.” Van Mahotsav or the forest festival celebrates the importance of trees and encourages people to plant more trees to save the environment.  In order to highlight the significance of this festival, the Shishyans of Classes I and II were encouraged to take a walk in their surroundings, observe plants … Continue reading “Drawing Event: Van Mahotsav”

Assembly Class VI  June 27, 2024 Theme : How to be a Better Me ! In a race against time, striving towards an impossible ideal of perfection, we tend to lose touch with our own inner self. The eager beavers of Class VI held the audience spellbound as they traversed the journey to know, accept, … Continue reading “Assembly Class VI : Theme – How to be a Better Me !”

Public Speaking Event  Myself – Class I Object Talk – Class II  Public speaking activities help in building children’s confidence and in eliminating their stage fear. By observing their friends and classmates, they learn how to express themselves better and more effectively. They also learn to use appropriate gestures and voice modulation. With these objectives … Continue reading “Public Speaking- Myself, Object Talk”

We are thrilled to share the outstanding results of our students at the NCC Combined Annual Training Camp held at Oriental University, Indore, from June 26 to July 5, 2024. Basketball (Gold): Dia Bhatia (IX-A) Saharsh Garg (IX-G) Riddhima Bhargava (IX-B) Chitransh Garg (IX-E) Sanyam Jain (IX-F) Hiteshi Gupta (IX-E) Aarush Singh Thakur (IX-B) Argh … Continue reading “NCC Combined Annual Training Camp 2024 Achievements”

Yoga is known for its holistic approach to health and well-being, integrating physical, mental, and spiritual practices. On 21st June the Shishyans of Classes I to V celebrated International Yoga Day.  They participated in structured yoga sessions led by our dedicated sports instructors.  It was the perfect excuse for Shishyans to dust off their yoga … Continue reading “International Yoga Day Celebration at The Shishukunj International School”

Yoga is known for its holistic approach to health and well-being, integrating physical, mental, and spiritual practices. On 21st June the Shishyans of Classes VI to X celebrated International Yoga Day.  They participated in structured yoga sessions led by our dedicated sports instructors.  It was the perfect excuse for Shishyans to dust off their yoga … Continue reading “International Yoga Day Celebration at The Shishukunj International School”

A session on ‘Engaging Classrooms’ was conducted by Ms. Sudha Shah for the educators of Classes I – V on 12th June 2024. She covered topics like engaging different types of learners, effective classroom management, inclusive education, 21st century teaching skills, and the NEP recommendations. Ms. Shah’s interactive approach, featuring lively discussions and hands-on activities, … Continue reading “Professional Development Programme for Educators on “Engaging Classrooms””

As part of the continuous Professional Development of Educators, Shishukunj organized a series of workshops for educators from 12- 14 June 2024. These workshops gave new insights to educators and enabled them to align their teaching with NEP 2020. Of course, the focus was on skill development and 21st century skills. The workshops were as … Continue reading “Professional Development of Educators”

Dr. Akash Raut, a veteran in educational strategies conducted a session for the educators of the Junior Wing on 10th June. The workshop focused on enhancing assessment techniques through effective strategies. Mr. Raut engaged the teachers in hand-on activities and discussed innovative methods to refine the assessment process. His practical approach ensured active participation, fostering … Continue reading “Professional Development Programme for Educators on “Enhancing assessment techniques through effective strategies””

Adwita Tiwari , Darshit Kasliwal,  Sanvi Agrawal and Zahra Jaliwala, all from Class X had an incredible stay in  Hungary under the  AFS Short Term Cultural Programme. Here’s what they have to say : Visiting another country and becoming a part of it was an unforgettable experience. Discovering a culture so different from ours was … Continue reading “AFS Short Term Cultural Programme to Hungary , May – June 2024”

The Inaugural House Meet of the session 2024 – 25 held on 3rd May, 2024, once again  stood as a testament that our school community’s spirit is both vibrant and enduring. With a blend of fascinating games, lively entertainment,  musical performances and  inspiring  speeches — all orchestrated by the students themselves — the event was … Continue reading “HOUSE MEET”

SOARING MINDS AND FLOURISHING IMAGINATION On 2nd May 2024,  in a concerted effort to promote a culture of reading, classes III to V  engaged in DEAR -TIME Activity (Drop Everything and Read). This initiative saw students enthusiastically bringing their personally selected storybooks from home to participate in a dedicated session of silent reading with their … Continue reading “D.E.A.R – Drop Everything And Read”

May 02, 2024, marked a significant event in the school’s calendar as it saw the  the Investiture Ceremony for the newly appointed School  Council and the House Councils for the session 2024-25. The much-anticipated investiture ceremony commenced with the School flag soaring high and proud. The atmosphere was charged with a sense of anticipation and … Continue reading “Investiture Ceremony”

4th May 2024 marked an enriching day as students participated in tailored activities, fostering creativity and engagement across all classes. Quality Circle Time encouraged students of Class III to engage in collaborative discussions, enhancing communication skills and empathy. Through interactive activities, they learned the importance of teamwork and mutual respect. In Class IV, Warli Art … Continue reading “Artful Adventures”

When Shishyans, Science and space come together, the atmosphere is electric! Anveshan- a Science Club initiative at Shishukunj aims to take science beyond the realm of textbooks and provide the Shishyans with exciting opportunities to explore and engage with the world of science. It is a programme driven by Shishyans – they choose the theme … Continue reading “Anveshan – (Class V)”

Shivani Laddha Batch of 2011-12 , a distinguished alumna of our school, captivated students by sharing  her inspiring journey during a talk in school on April 29, 2024. A national-level basketball player, she seamlessly blended her passion for sports with academic excellence, graduating with honors from SRCC. Beginning her career at American Express, she later … Continue reading “Alumni Talk: Shivani Laddha”

Shishukunj believes in the holistic development of children. Numerous activities are planned throughout the year to achieve this goal. The first edition of the 360 degree programme for the academic session 2024-25 was conducted in the last week of April. The theme was ‘India’s Elections.’ Voting is not just a right, it is every citizen’s … Continue reading “360 Degree Learning Curve”

On 27th April 2024, students from classes III to V were honoured for their outstanding performance and achievements in external competitive exams. With pride and admiration, medals were bestowed upon these exemplary students who excelled in prestigious competitions. Their dedication, perseverance, and intellectual prowess shone brightly as they showcased their mastery in various academic domains. … Continue reading “Medal Distribution Ceremony : Classes III to V”

Shishukunj was buzzing with enthusiasm on April 26, 2024 as former Head Boy, Pranit Gupta, returned to his alma mater to conduct an engaging seminar for the students of Classes IX – XII  about his journey from studying in Shishukunj to designing an award-winning thesis as a Dartmouth alumni and becoming a successful, admirable professional … Continue reading “Alumni Talk : Pranit Gupta Batch of 2017-18”

Jewellery Making With Shapes (Class II)  The Jewellery Making Activity was conducted in Class II to reinforce the concepts of shapes and patterns in Maths. Children enjoyed creating jewellery pieces using ribbon cut outs of different shapes. Through this activity, they learnt that we see patterns everywhere around us.   Shapes with Yoga (Class II) … Continue reading “Jewellery Making and Yoga With Shapes (Class II)”

On 25th April and 1st May 2024, the students of Sr. KG to Class V embarked on a linguistic adventure exploring the richness of the Hindi language through captivating activities. Mirroring their previous language sessions, students immersed themselves in experiences tailored to deepen their Hindi proficiency and cultural understanding. The day unfolded with an enthralling … Continue reading “Hindi Handwriting and Listening Skills Event”

Mathematics can be fun! The class III Shishyans discovered this through an Experiential Learning Activity-Spot My Place. The Shishyans had to spot and identify the placement of numbers that were given to them on the Number Line . Accuracy and speed were the key in the activity, which was enjoyed immensely by the Shishyans while … Continue reading “Math Activity: Spot My Place ( Class III )”

Armed with a mix of the letters of the alphabet, Grade I students worked together in groups to form words – as many as they could! It was a fun and collaborative way for kids to expand their English vocabulary while enjoying some friendly competition.

A book is a safe haven for the growing, inquisitive intellect of young readers. Forever on a never-ending quest to instill the love of the written word in the fertile minds of Shishyans, the International Library Week was celebrated for Classes 6th and 7th. The voracious bookworms jumped headlong into myriad activities. Creativity took wings … Continue reading “Library Week Celebrated by Young Bibliophiles”

An engaging activity, the ‘Sentence Grid’ was conducted on 19th April in Class II which aimed at enhancing the children’s language skills. The students were divided into groups, each tasked with framing sentences using the words from the sentence grid provided. The groups that successfully completed the task within the given time frame emerged as … Continue reading “Sentence Grid – English Activity (Class II)”

On 17th and 18th April 2024, the junior wing Shishyans delved into English activities aimed at enhancing language skills. Through a captivating story session followed by a comprehension worksheet, students sharpened their listening and comprehension abilities. Additionally, the students of Classes I to V honed their handwriting skills by meticulously copying a text, emphasizing clarity … Continue reading “English Handwriting and Listening Skills Event”

Keeping Abreast of the Changes Proposed by CBSE Under the aegis of the Indore Sahodaya School Complex , Shishukunj was delighted to invite with Dr. Sanyam Bharadwaj, Controller of Examination, CBSE Delhi to host a special session for the Principals of leading schools of the city. Principals of over 70 schools attended this much awaited session … Continue reading “Session by Dr. Sanyam Bharadwaj”

The joy and excitement of our little Shishyans was at its peak on the last working day before the summer break. Dressed in cool colourful casual clothes, they participated in an activity wherein they recited rhymes that were taught in the month of April. Children were also encouraged to present a story or song of … Continue reading “Activities for Shishyans – Sr. KG”

Our little Shishyans of Sr. KG White and Classes I H & II D took the stage by storm with their assembly presentation that centered around the theme Fun and Frolic. Their performance was a concoction of delightful skits and lively dances, captivating the audience from start to finish. The skit took the audience on … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation Sr. KG White, I H and II D”

The little Shishyans of Kindergarten and Classes  I and II had a wonderful time at the Shishukunj pool. They  had fun frolicking at the pool party organised for them from  11th March to 14th March. The children enjoyed the water activities and played with their friends and classmates in the splash pool under the watchful eyes of their … Continue reading “Splash Pool Activity”

Kaleidoscope, an event that offers the Shishyans a range of activities to choose from, was held this week for the junior Shishyans of Classes III – V. The campus came alive with each Shishyan participating in the activity of his/her choice. Engrossed in creating beautiful jewellery, making greeting cards, creating useful objects out of waste, … Continue reading “Kaleidoscope 2024 – Classes III to V”

Happiness often lies in the moments of everyday life. It is imperative to convey to students that joy can be found in simple and seemingly mundane experiences, be it a shared smile, a moment of understanding or the feeling of satisfaction over  small accomplishments. These  simple  instances contribute significantly to our overall well-being. The theme … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation Sr. KG Orange, I G and II C”

Water is one of the most precious resources on our planet. The little Shishyans of Sr. KG had discussions on this topic for around ten days. Later, in order to reinforce their learning about water, they were given an opportunity to speak a few sentences about the importance of conserving water and the ways to … Continue reading “Water is Precious – Sr. KG”

On the momentous occasion of the consecration of Lord Rama in Ayodhya last month, the teachers of the junior wing enacted Ramayana for the students of Classes III to V. The play incorporated Lord Rama’s life right from his birth till the time he overcame all the obstacles and became victorious.  The educators played different … Continue reading “Depiction of Ramayana”

A postural correction workshop was organised for the students of Classes IV and V on 15th February 2024. The session was conducted by Dr. Pinky Topiwala, an esteemed physiotherapist who has earned nationwide recognition for her exceptional contribution to the field of physiotherapy.  Dr. Topiwala enlightened the young Shishyans about the benefits of correct posture … Continue reading “Postural Correction Workshop”

A visit to Safari Park was organised for the students of Class III on Thursday, 15th February 2024. Around 240 students visited Safari Park along with their teachers and didis. Our young Shishyans hopped on to their school buses excitedly. They sat with their friends and laughed and sang all the way to the adventure … Continue reading “A Visit to Safari Park – Class III”

The assembly presentation held on 14th February was based on the theme Physical Fitness and  Well Being.  The presentation began with a poem recitation on physical fitness. The participants of Class II displayed a few yoga poses on the stage and delighted everyone with their zumba performance. The students of Class I joyfully sang the … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation Sr. KG Blue and Classes I E and II A”

A Weekend of Togetherness  Overnight excursions can be more than just a getaway; they can be transformative experiences, especially when tailored for educators.  On February 11/12 ,  2024 educators  of Classes VI – XII embarked on a memorable journey to the picturesque Flame of the Forest Resort for a weekend of camaraderie and rejuvenation. Amidst … Continue reading “Teachers Excursion”

A workshop on financial literacy was organised for the students of Classes IV and V on 10th February 2024. The session was conducted by Ms. Agrima Tiwari who is a senior analyst at Goldman Sachs,  a leading investment bank.  Ms. Tiwari being a part of Toastmasters which is a public speaking forum, effortlessly caught the … Continue reading “A Session on Financial Literacy – Classes IV and V”

Members of  the  Social Outreach and Welfare Organization organized a  Drawing Competition for the students of Classes IV  and V at the government school in Jhalaria village on February 8, 2024.  This competition aimed to provide a platform to the students to display their artistic talents. Participants enthusiastically showcased their creativity by drawing scenes from … Continue reading “Art Competition at Jhalaria Govt School”

In a display of fervent patriotism and unwavering commitment to the nation, The Shishukunj International School celebrated  the 75th Republic Day with great enthusiasm. The school velodrome buzzed with excitement as students, teachers, and staff gathered for the solemn ceremony. The event commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag by the guests and the … Continue reading “Republic Day Celebrations at Shishukunj”

Celebrating a festival brings joy and happiness to people and provides an opportunity to come together and have fun. To celebrate Makar Sankranti, the upcoming harvest festival, a kite making event was organised for students of classes I and II. Shishyans made colourful kites and showcased their creativity and talent. The vibrant hues of the … Continue reading “Kite Making Event – Classes I and II”

Students are indeed capable of organizing their learning if they have the freedom to explore and engage in meaningful learning experiences and then have the chance to exhibit their work. The Shishyans of Class IV  were motivated to do so by their Social Studies educators. The students browsed through various books to study  the topic … Continue reading “Research Work on Our National Symbols by Class IV”

Educators at Shishukunj use a range of approaches to provide the Shishyans with varied learning experiences. Peer learning is an educational practice in which students interact with other students to attain educational goals. The Social Studies educators chose peer learning as an activity to aid retention and to encourage communication and collaboration. It also helps … Continue reading “Peer Learning – Topic: People Who Touched Our Lives”

Heartiest Congratulations to Atiksh Sharma of Class XIE whose comics were launched at Comic Con Bengaluru & Comic Con Delhi in Nov and Dec 2023. Comic-Con is the world’s largest comic-related event franchise, and Atiksh had an incredible launch there. His comic: Weatherman (Hindi Title – Mausambaaz) is published in both English & Hindi. Well … Continue reading “Atiksh Sharma Shines at Comic Con”

Our shishyans of Class IX went flying on December 27, 2023. The Shishyans who had flown the aircraft microlight SW virus were  Cadet Kaavya Jaiswal IX E  Cadet Anika Jhiriwal IX C Cadet Disha Trivedi IX F  Cadet Purvansh Verma IX C

The Social Outreach and Welfare Programme got off to another  flying start during Pratibimb 2023  with the sale of eco friendly bags by the students of Class XI . Along with bags, they also sold postcards designed by the students. The funds raised by this sale are to be used for various charitable purposes.  But … Continue reading “Social Outreach And Welfare Organization”

“Welfare’s purpose should be to eliminate, as far as possible, the need for its own existence” The Shishukunj International School, Indore had recently come up with a student-led dynamic initiative named the Shishukunj Social Outreach and Welfare Programme aiming to serve the underprivileged, uplift and empower individuals. The Programme consists of magnanimous members of classes … Continue reading “Shishukunj Social Outreach and Welfare Programme”

One of the most important things for our own happiness is the act of giving. Apart from bringing joy, giving also inculcates the virtues of empathy, compassion and gratitude for what one has. Joy of Giving is observed in India in the first week of October. It is an event that celebrates humanity and aims … Continue reading “Joy of Giving”

The Shishyans of Class VI were in awe as they took  a trip to Ranthambore National Park, home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna that left them intrigued. Their joy knew no bounds when they explored a mix of rolling hills ,lakes and rivulets. Spotting the magnificent tigers, shaggy- coated sloth bear, Bengal … Continue reading “A trip into the Wilderness : October 21- 25 , 2023”

The trip to Tamia 2023-24 had been a memorable trip. It was full of fun and enjoyment. The trip commenced on October 20, 2023. The journey was safe and comfortable. The stay for  three days was full of adventures and a lot of experiential learning also had taken place. The students had been given an … Continue reading “Trip to Tamia- 2023-24”

The Shishyans of Class V had been waiting eagerly for the Dussehra break this year as they were to embark on an educational trip to the Statue of Unity and Science City along with their teachers and sports coaches. Their excitement knew no bounds when they finally boarded the train and it began to leave … Continue reading “Educational Trip to the Statue of Unity and Science City”

Garba Raas was organised at Shishukunj to celebrate Navratri on 19th October, 2023. Children donned  colourful traditional attire and enjoyed dancing to the traditional Gujarati song of garba raas. The exuberance and excitement of the Shishyans was quite infectious and it compelled everyone to participate in the celebration whole heartedly!

Taking forward the concept of ‘learning beyond books’, a bagless day was observed in Shishukunj on October 14, 2023. A series of  activities that did not require books and notebooks were conducted to enrich the learning process of Shishyans.  The Shishyans participated wholeheartedly in an interesting Maths activity wherein they used functional parts like halves, … Continue reading “Maths Activity on Fractions”

The final round of Word Power Event 2023 was conducted  for the Shishyans  of Class V.  There were two participants in each team and a total of six teams were seated on the stage. The young Shishyans stole the hearts of the audience with their quick and correct responses. It was heartening to see the  … Continue reading “Word Power Event – Class V”

The Indian Academy of Pediatricians conducted a very interactive and interesting workshop for students of Classes VIII and IX on October 07, 2023.  The aim of the workshop was to wean the students away from unhealthy, packaged and fast foods and motivate them eat healthy  , nutritious home cooked food. The session was conducted by … Continue reading “Sankalp Sampoorna Swasthya : A Session on Healthy Eating Habits”

Adjectives adorn our language and make our write ups more interesting and colourful.  They can also be used to help the listener understand the speaker’s point of view. There is no better way to learn than by actually engaging the students in an interesting activity so that they get the hands on experience and required … Continue reading “Gallery Walk”

Theme: Emerge , Evolve, Elevate The eighth iteration of the Shishukunj Model United Nations Senior conference was declared open on August 24, 2023 in the Jhalaria campus, with the banging of gavels by the Secretariat and Bureau members as well as truly inspiring words from the Chief Guest Professor Dilip Patnaik, the Vice Chancellor of … Continue reading “Shishukunj Senior MUN 2023 : August 24- 26, 2023”

The assembly presentation of Classes III E, IV D and V C  was based on the theme ‘books’. The performers took their peers on a delightful journey to the amazing world of books. The skit that the Shishyans enacted was about  children who were lost in an unusual land of books. The students also recited … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation by Classes III E, IV D and V C”

The cultural mosaic of India came alive during the assembly presentation, ‘Darpan,’ uniting students from classes V F, IV G, and III D . The theme, centered around India’s Independence Day, added a profound layer to the event. The choir’s melodious rendition of the song ‘Yeh Desh Mera’ beautifully echoed the nation’s diverse yet harmonious … Continue reading “Assembly Presentation – Darpan”

Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement on August 15, 2023. Patriotism filled the air as the students assembled in the velodrome to witness the celebration of the 77th year of Independence. The programme began with the hoisting of the flag by the helpers of the school. This was followed by the pledge, … Continue reading “Independence Day Celebrations in Shishukunj”

The final round of the much awaited Word Power Event 2023 was conducted for the Shishyans of Class IV. The Word Power Quiz was introduced for Class IV this year and it was heartening to see the excitement and the preparedness of the contestants. Three participants in each team and a total of seven teams … Continue reading “Word Power Event – Class IV”

In celebration  of   the Bone and Joint Week , Indore Orthopedic Association conducted a  session on  Basic Life Support for Accident Victims for students of Classes IX and X on August 04, 2023.  This session was conducted by Dr. Saket Jati, Professor and  HOD of Emergency Medicine, Aurbindo Medical College along with Dr. Milind … Continue reading “Session on Basic Life Support for Accident Victims”

RISE :  Revolutionary Interchange of Ideas for Sustainable Ecosystems August 04-05, 2023 Shishukunj has always provided a platform to  Shishyans to tap into their immense potential and hone their leadership, diplomacy and problem solving skills. The Jhalaria Junior MUN Conference , the first of its kind, for  grades 5th to 7th,  was a great opportunity … Continue reading “Shishukunj Junior MUN”

In celebration  of   the Bone and Joint Week , Indore Orthopedic Association conducted a  session on  Basic Life Support for Accident Victims for students of Classes IX and X on August 04, 2023.  This session was conducted by Dr. Saket Jati, Professor and  HOD of Emergency Medicine, Aurbindo Medical College along with Dr. Milind … Continue reading “Session on Basic Life Support for Accident Victims”

Our junior most Shishyans of Sr. KG spoke about their favourite object, describing it with confidence and poise. It was heartening to see them speaking in front of their peers, cheering and encouraging each other. The event aimed at helping the students to overcome hesitation and become confident speakers.

The morning prayer on 2nd and 3rd August was followed by the reading project D.E.A.R – Drop Everything And Read! There was silence in every nook and corner of the junior wing as the Shishyans along with their educators read a book of their choice in their respective classrooms. The silent reading session was indeed … Continue reading “D.E.A.R – Drop Everything and Read”

The Award Ceremony OJAS was organized in the school on August 01, 2023.  This ceremony awarded students for excellence in academics during the session 2022-23.  First and foremost, the students who had excelled in the CBSE Board Examination in Classes X and XII were applauded . Thereafter, the students who had excelled in the school … Continue reading “OJAS 2023 : The Award Ceremony”

The assembly presentation of Classes III E, IV D and V C  was based on the theme ‘books’. The performers took their peers on a delightful journey to the amazing world of books. The skit that the Shishyans enacted was about  children who were lost in an unusual land of books. The students also recited … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation by Classes III E, IV D and V C”

The Shishyans of Classes I and II participated in the bookmark making event. Drawing sheets cut in rectangular shapes were kept ready for the Shishyans to draw, colour and decorate their bookmark. They used innovative ideas to create their own bookmark and their effort was indeed praiseworthy. Activities like drawing and colouring help in developing … Continue reading “Bookmark Making Event”

DPS Impact Challenge  was held at the Delhi Public School ,Nipania   from  July 21 to 22,2023 . 24 Shishyans (divided in 4 committees in groups of 6 stakeholders ) participated in it and seventeen  of them excelled in the various events thereby  winning numerous awards .  Two stakeholder groups won the award for Best … Continue reading “Shishyans Shine at DPSIC”

Heartiest Congratulations to Neel Jadia ( Class XII Batch 2022-23) for being selected in NDA & Naval Academy entrance examination held on 16th April 2023. All the very best Neel.

Public speaking events aim at developing and showcasing effective communication and oratory skills. Such events also help children to gain confidence and overcome the fear of speaking in front of a large group. The topic of the Shishyans of Classes I and II was Monsoon – Being Right as Rain. Through the various presentations of … Continue reading “Public Speaking Event : Monsoon – Being Right as Rain”

A very informative session on Sports Injury and Prevention was conducted on July 15, 2023  for all the sports educators of the school by Dr. Tanmay Choudhary , a renowned orthopaedic surgeon of the city who has specialized in  arthroscopy and sports medicine. He threw light on the common injuries which the students encounter while … Continue reading “Session on Sports Injury and Prevention”

Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words. Recitation of poetry requires poise, confidence, focus and the ability to express and enunciate.  The Shishyans of Classes I and II were provided with an opportunity to enhance their recitation skills through a poetry recitation event, wherein the Shishyans of Class I recited poems in Hindi  … Continue reading “Hindi and English Poetry Recitation Event”

Speaking is the art of giving power to words, to influence and to inspire. Time and again, our Shishyans participate in public speaking events which goes a long way in honing their speaking skills. It also helps in overcoming the fear of speaking in front of a large group. In order to guide the Shishyans … Continue reading “The Power of the Spoken Word – A Session on Public Speaking”

An orientation session for Model United Nations (MUN) for the students of Class V was conducted by the representatives of the Senior Wing MUN on Monday, 3rd July 2023, in the auditorium. The session aimed at imparting knowledge to students about the concept and technicalities of the Junior MUN. The Senior Wing MUN representatives briefed … Continue reading “Orientation Session for the Shishukunj Model United Nations Conference”

Educators in Shishukunj use a range of approaches to provide the Shishyans with varied learning experiences. The Social Studies educators chose peer learning as an activity to help students interact with one another to fortify their knowledge by sharing the facts they collected. This activity was chosen to aid better retention of the concept and … Continue reading “Peer Learning (Topic: Northern Mountains)”

Nilay Porwal of class IX F represented  Madhya Pradesh in EK BHARAT SHRESHT BHARAT  camp Chhatarpur and got best speaker (English) Award. He was the only one who participated in this NCC camp its a amazing experience for him.

Good manners, courtesy and etiquette are the building blocks of a healthy society. They are not only essential, but tremendously beneficial when children learn to interact with people and build relationships. Keeping this valuable insight in mind, a session on good manners was conducted by the educators of Class I to guide the little Shishyans … Continue reading “Good Manners are Priceless”

The Shishukunj International School organized the Shishukunj MUN   Bureau training  for 95 Office holders of the three editions of the Shishukunj MUN 2023:   Shishukunj Senior MUN Shishukunj Junior  MUN  Shishukuknj North Campus MUN The workshop leader Mr. Anansh Prasad from Skillsphere Education Private Limited, Mumbai conducted the session on April 26, 2023 and reviewed … Continue reading “Shishukunj MUN Bureau Training Session Report”

‘Colours fade; temples crumble; but efforts endure.’ After a formal accreditation, the office bearers of the four houses : Devi Ahilya House, Dhyanchand House, Kalam House, and Lata Mangeshkar House were bestowed with the opportunity to address their housemates. The jovial faces of students belonging to Classes VI to XII lit up as the charter … Continue reading “House Meet”

Although the morning of the 26th of June seemed just as ordinary as every other, it was a meticulously planned day that the students had been eagerly looking forward to for several weeks. The long-awaited investiture ceremony for the session 2023–24 commenced with the school flag soaring high and proud. Applause filled the auditorium as … Continue reading “Investiture Ceremony 2023 – 24”

Dr. Sonali Mahajan, a prominent gynecologist in the city, conducted an enlightening session for the female helpers of the school on menopause, focusing on preparation and awareness of physiological changes in the body during this phase of life. Her expertise shed light on effective coping strategies. The session proved to be a significant eye-opener, as … Continue reading “Session on Menopause for didis”

Heartiest Congratulations  Tejaswa  Singh  Mehra on achieving Rank 98 in the JEE examination! You are the State topper as well as the Kanpur Zone topper ( Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh). Your remarkable performance is truly inspiring and sets an outstanding example for fellow students.  Your success in this highly competitive exam is a testament … Continue reading “Tejaswa Singh Mehra achieved Rank 98 in the JEE examination”

Heartiest Congratulations to Shishyans for their excellent performance in the JEE examination! Your remarkable performance is truly inspiring and sets an outstanding example for fellow students.  Your success in this highly competitive exam is a testament to your intelligence and perseverance. May your journey ahead be filled with even greater accomplishments. Name Tejaswa Singh Mehra … Continue reading “Excellent performance in the JEE examination”

Heartiest Congratulations to Amayra Dua of Class IX C who participated in the dance competition organized by Akhil Lokala Culture Organization, Pune and bagged the first prize in the classical category (Kathak) and the first prize in the modern classical category in which she performed kathak on skates. Her Kathak performance, no doubt was extremely … Continue reading “Amayra Dua Excels in Classical Dance”

Students learn best from those who speak their own language! Shishyans Atharv Rangole and Manas Pandey of the outgoing batch of Class XII 2022-23 conducted a very interactive session for the students of Classes IX- XI to guide them through the process of securing admission in leading colleges and universities abroad. Having been through the … Continue reading “Learning from our Peers”

A teacher is a perpetual learner! In order to equip teachers with the latest trends and  techniques in the field of education, training programmes are organized from time to time. This year too, before the classes commenced in the month of June, a series of professional development workshops were planned for our team of educators. … Continue reading “Professional Development Programme”

Akarsha Garg of Class X E used her artistic skills to spread the message of Environmental Pollution. She participated in a painting competition organized by the MP Pollution Board on World Environment Day i.e. on June 5, 2023. Her painting won her the Second Prize in this competition. Heartiest Congratulations Akarsha. May you always use … Continue reading “Akarsha Garg CARES for the Environment”

 NCC VII- COMBINED ANNUAL TRAINING CAMP -2023 DATE OF THE CAMP- 04/06/2023 TO 14/06/2023 CONDUCTED BY – 1 MP AIR SQN NCC, INDORE VENUE- THE EMERALD HEIGHTS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 1.  Sergeant Nilay Porwal IX F 2.  Cadet Hemang Kasat IX G 3.  Cadet Amogh Rungta IX C 4.  Cadet Purvansh Verma IX C 5.  Cadet … Continue reading “NCC Camp Results – 2023”

Professional enhancement of  Educators plays a crucial role in the academic excellence that Shishukunj is known for. In line with this practice, workshops were conducted  for educators of the Department of English and Mathematics on June 6, 2023. English Theme : Bringing English Alive in the Classroom, Eliminating Common Errors in the Language Resource Person … Continue reading “Continuous Professional Enhancement of Educators”

Shishukunj introduced the Summer Internship Programme in May/ June 2023 as an extension of the school’s efforts to provide maximum learning opportunities to our students. As part of this new initiative, Shishyans were placed in various organizations which matched their field of interest like medicine, computers and technology, art and design, architecture, manufacturing and trading, … Continue reading “Summer Internship Programme”

The Educational Initiatives team conducted a very enriching workshop on How to frame Good Questions. They highlighted the importance of making good questions and how our teaching should revolve around the ability of students to answer questions correctly. This workshop helped the educators to focus on the purpose of asking a specific question- to assess … Continue reading “Workshop for Educators : Refining the Art of Making Good Questions”

A workshop on AFS: Pathway to Global Classroom was conducted by Ms. Sarita Badhwar at The Shishukunj International School, Jalaria on the 1st and 2nd May,2023. Ms. Badhwar, a qualified ICL Trainer took the teachers of the English and Social Science departments through a journey of being better Global citizens and creating empathetic and responsible … Continue reading “The AFS workshop : Pathways to global classrooms”

Mr. Dharmendra Singh Chandrawat, the NCC officer of The Shishukunj International School received the “Best ANO Award” for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh for the Year 2023 from Major General AK Mahajan the Superintendent of Directorate General NCC Madhya Pradesh And Chhattisgarh. This award is given on the basis of the whole year’s assessment of the … Continue reading “Shishukunj NCC officer bags Best ANO (Associate NCC Officer) Award for Madhya Pradesh And Chhattisgarh”

It was a lot of fun, a lot of adventure as well as a lot of learning too for students of Classes VIII-XII who headed to Chail ( near Simla ) and Rishikesh (Class XII) for an adventure camp organized by team Youreka. Living in tents, waking up early morning to the sound of birds, … Continue reading “Adventure Tours Classes VIII – XII”

The students from Classes I to IV who proved their mettle and bagged certificates of merit and medals in the National Science Olympiad were duly appreciated and applauded at the school assemblies. This motivated the winners as well as their peers to give their best in the examinations which they will take in future.

The freshly appointed Students’ Council attended a 2 day workshop conducted by Ms. Sarita Badhwar, consultant at AFS India. This comprehensive workshop offered them a unique opportunity to reflect upon the issues affecting the world and learn about the significance of developing sustainable solutions for how they could contribute to the community in their own … Continue reading “Effect + Workshop for the Students’ Council”

Mr. Dharmendra Singh Chandrawat, the NCC officer of The Shishukunj International School received the “Best ANO Award” for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh for the Year 2023 from Major General AK Mahajan the Superintendent of Directorate General NCC Madhya Pradesh And Chhattisgarh. This award is given on the basis of the whole year’s assessment of the … Continue reading “Shishukunj NCC officer bags Best ANO (Associate NCC Officer) Award for Madhya Pradesh And Chhattisgarh”

The students from  Classes I to IV who proved their mettle and bagged certificates of merit and medals in the International Math Olympiad were duly appreciated and applauded at the school assemblies to motivate and encourage them.

The Ministry of Culture and Development, Government of India  organized a BOOK FAIR in our school under the project: Reading India 2023. Over 1000 books were on display and sale in our campus on 11, 12 and 13 April 2023. The range of books included Fantasy Encyclopaedia, classical literature, novels, biographies and many more. The … Continue reading “Reading India : 2023”

The exposure of students to social media and the internet is so high in these times that we need to make them aware of the caution they need to exercise when they use these platforms. They need to be aware of the positive power these platforms hold, yet at the same time, the destruction they … Continue reading “Session on Cyber Security”

On the first day of the new academic session 2023-24, an orientation session was conducted by the educators to brief the children about the school norms. Step by step, the Shishyans were taken through the norms they are expected to follow in the classroom, corridors and the dining hall. Their turnout and conduct were also … Continue reading “Orientation of Classes I to V”

Daiwik Tandon of Sr. KG Red successfully recorded his name as the youngest kid in the World Book of Records by doing 123 punches on a punching pad in just 30 seconds. Daiwik has made his educators proud by achieving a remarkable feat at such a tender age and for bringing laurels to the school. … Continue reading “Daiwik Tandon Creates a Record & Finds a Place in the World Book of Records”

The Aerobics session conducted for students of Classes VI and VII on March 23 and April 05,  2023 was a huge success. All the students and the educators, under the direction of the very enthusiastic sports educators , grooved to the music during the session. They danced, and they moved and they had fun, little … Continue reading “AEROBICS”

Students of Class VIII E commenced the assembly with a beautiful story on the power of using failures as stepping stones to success. They summed it up by stating : We never fail, we either WIN or we LEARN. Positive news from the International, National, State and School followed . Each piece of news was … Continue reading “Assembly April 05, 2023”

Silence could be ‘heard’ in the portals of Shishukunj on March 29,2023 , as all Shishyans  of Classes VI – XII  along with  the educators , dropped everything and READ a book of their choice for an hour ! This was the second and much awaited D.E.A.R. session in the school and was welcomed by … Continue reading “D.E.A.R. ( Drop Everything and Read )”

A special assembly for Classes VIII- X was conducted on March 23, 2023. It was a wonderful feeling to get together again in the new session. Students of Class X B  presented the Thought of the Day and the News in a very innovative and interesting manner. Thereafter the co curricular activities planned for the … Continue reading “Special Assembly for Classes VIII- X”

Heartiest Congratulations to Sovira Lal of Class VIII D who won the Best Emerging Author and Writer of the Year Award  2023.  This award was given by the IGI Quaterly Magazine.  Sovira is an avid reader as well as a writer and as already published her book of poems titled : Deep Dive Well done … Continue reading “Sovira Lal Wins Best Emerging Author Award”

Heartiest Congratulations to Parth Lahoti of Class X F for bagging the First Prize in the Photography Competition ‘Shutter-Up’ organized by the  Indian Institute of Technology, Indore. The theme of the competition was ‘Monochrome’.  This competition was a part of Fluxus , the annual festival of this prestigious institute. Well done Parth, may you continue … Continue reading “Parth Lahoti Excels in Photography Competition”

Kaladarpan : The Art Exhibition put up by Shishyans  of Classes IV – XII opened its doors to Indore on March 18, 2023. Inaugurated by Mr. Prakash Sonawane Lecturer, Sir J.J. School of Arts and with Mrs.  Shubha Vaidya as the guest of Honor, the exhibition received a very good response from the city on … Continue reading “Kaladarpan : The Art Exhibition”

Neel Jadia Excels in National Standard Examination in Physics conducted by IAPT  Heartiest Congratulations to Neel Jadia of Class  XII E for being declared the State Topper of Madhya Pradesh in the NSEP ( conducted by Indian Association of Physics Teachers ) 2022 for having been placed among Top 1% of 1702 candidates of the … Continue reading “Neel Jadia Excels in IAPT Examination”

Heartiest Congratulations to  Seher Saluja of Class  IX E   whose story Adaah  has been published in the Treasured Chronicles by Scholastic under the Writers Academy Programme. Adaah is a touching story of a girl who moves to England to complete her schooling. While she does face adjustment problems with an entirely new set of … Continue reading “Seher Saluja IX E : Now a Published Author”

Shishukunj was  fortunate to have Mr. Amrut Deshmukh visit the campus on February 11, 2023. Famous as the Booklet Guy, Mr. Deshmukh has a one point mission and that is to make India a country of readers. During his one hour session, he shared his life story and ensured that the students lent him their … Continue reading “The Booklet Guy Enthralls Shishyans”

The Shishukunj International School hosted the Fourteenth Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2022-23 in a solemn ceremony  on February 08, 2023. The ceremony featured addresses from  the members of the Management and School Headboy, parent representative, Mrs Renu Rawat, and the Commencement Speech by the Chief Guest, Brig Akashdeep Bhanot.    The Graduation Day … Continue reading “Graduation Ceremony 2023”

Shishukunj is so very proud of their students who have excelled in the JEE 2023. We wish them all the very best for a bright future. They sure stand as glittering examples for the upcoming batches.   Tejaswa Singh Mehra Vagisha Shrivastava Kunsh Nyati Krishna Gilda XII D XII E XII D XII D JEE … Continue reading “Shishyans Excel in JEE Mains 2023”

After a gap of 02 years the  Shri Jugrajji Mehta Word Power Competition was back on January 31, 2023.  Right from the word GO, the enthusiasm of the schools was commendable. 24 leading schools of the city enrolled for this competition almost as soon as the invites were sent to them.  As always, a glossary … Continue reading “9th Shri Jugrajji Mehta Word Power Competition 2023”

The cadets of NCC 2nd Year went flying on January 30, 2023. They were co-pilots with Commanding Officer Mr. Aditya Singh Panwar. Every student was given  the experience of controlling and flying the two seater aircraft for around 30 minutes under the supervision of  the Commanding Officer.  The aircraft used for this purpose is known … Continue reading “A Real Life Flying Experience for NCC 2nd Year Cadets”

Shishukunj was proud to host the Junior Bal Vigyaan 2023 on 28 January 2023. 17 schools of Cluster 1 enthusiastically participated in this prestigious competition. The theme of the Bal Vigyaan was : Technological Innovation For Humanitarian Ecosystem And Health Each school was represented by 06 students who presented their ideas on the above theme. … Continue reading “Junior Bal Vigyaan 2023”

Hunar Hinduja of Class III D participated in the National Level UCMAS Competition held on 28th and 29th January 2023 and won the all over India fourth runner up national award in A3 category. He attempted 200 sums in ten minutes. He is the only the only candidate from Madhya Pradesh to win a trophy … Continue reading “Hunar Hinduja Shines in The National Level UCMAS Competition 2023”

It was a day of energy,  excitement and patriotism as Shishukunj celebrated the 74th Republic Day on January 26, 2023. The day started with a Marathon for students and educators of Classes VI – XII. The students ran  ,  and ran for a cause : Save Water : Save Life. Trophies were awarded to the … Continue reading “Republic Day 2023”

Hemish Kothari of III A stood first in the UCMAS National Competition held in January 2023. He was awarded the Champions trophy at an award ceremony held in Ahmedabad on 12th February 2023. The Shishukunj family is indeed proud of Hemish and wishes him all the best for all his future competitions.

Aksh Garg of class XI D secured All India Rank 05 in the Ramanujan Mathematics Olympiad which was a national-level competition held in more than 25 states of India. It was held online on 20th November and the syllabus included full class 11th and 12th CBSE curriculum.  The school’s name and the picture will be … Continue reading “Ramanujan Mathematics Olympiad”

Topics – Learning Environment Toy Pedagogy In order to refresh and enhance the skills of the teachers and to enable them to keep up with the changing scenario in the field of education, a workshop was organized wherein a few teachers took up the role of mentors and facilitators. They took up the topic Teachers’ … Continue reading “Workshop on Teachers’ Growth and Professional Development”

A teacher is a perpetual learner! In order to keep up with the changes in the field of education as per the guidelines of NEP 2020, renowned publication houses organised workshops for educators to acquaint them with their newly launched books. In the workshop conducted by Madhuban Publication, informative and essential components of education like … Continue reading “Workshop – Effective Teaching Methodology to make learning interesting”

The assembly presentation held on 23rd December was based on Christmas, the festival of joy and gratitude . The Shishyans of II D shared information about the essence of Christmas and how it is celebrated across the world. They dressed up in red, white and green dresses, the colours of Christmas and sang Christmas carols. … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation : Sr. K.G Orange, Classes I E and II D”

The assembly presentation of Classes III A, III G and IV B held on 22nd December was based on the theme of Christmas, the festival of joy, peace and merriment. The Shishyans shared their thoughts on the essence of Christmas. They also enacted a short skit A Surprise for Santa which underlined the message that … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation : Classes III A, III G and IV B”

The Shishyans of Classes I to V participated in Maths activities organised by the Maths department to commemorate the birth anniversary of the renowned Indian mathematician Shrinivasa Ramanujan. Several fun activities and games were conducted to augment their mathematical skills, besides enhancing their critical, logical and thinking skills. The children loved playing games like Find … Continue reading “Shishyans of Classes I to V participated in Maths activities”

The little Shishyans of  Sr. KG took a nature walk and visited the vegetable garden of the school. They saw different kinds of plants and used their fingers to feel  their texture. They were amazed to see and understand how plants give us different fruits, vegetables, wood, spices and herbs. The educators did not miss … Continue reading “Class Activity – Sr. KG : Getting to Know Our Fruits and Vegetables”

The little Shishyans of  Sr. KG participated in an informative class activity. The school gardeners provided each class with different types of plants. The students then learnt the names of different plants and the parts of the plants by observing them closely. They were fascinated while examining their green friends.

The assembly presentation held on 15th December was based on the theme unity is strength. The students of IV E and IV F presented a skit on Gaura Devi, a grassroot activist and community leader of rural women who played an important role in saving forests in the wake of the Chipko movement. The skit … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation : Classes IV E, IV G and V A”

The Shishyans of Class II learnt to define and discuss the components of a story like the characters in a story, the setting, the plot and the theme by using story maps. Each class was divided into eight groups comprising four students. They wrote about the setting of the story, the characters in the story, … Continue reading “Class Activity – Class II : Story Maps”

1 MP AIR SQN NCC Combined Annual Training Camp held at Daly College from 12 Dec to 19 Dec 2022 Shishukunj International School Won Trophy For The Best Disciplined School Best Cadet – Satvik Phalswal Ix A Gold Medal Debate Competition – Tushita Kodwani Of Ix B Won Bronze Medal Poster Making — Samriddhi Khandelwal … Continue reading “1 MP AIR SQN NCC Combined Annual Training Camp”

14 year old Shishyan Amayra Dua of Class VIII B created a Transoceana World Record ( USA)  by dancing non stop for 60 minutes on skates. Kathak is one of the prominent dance forms of Uttar Pradesh in which the dancers convey   stories through rhythmic foot movements, hand gestures, facial appearances and eye work. Amayra did ALL of … Continue reading “Amayra Dua creates Transoceana World Record ( USA )”

It was an evening of dance, drama and music. Over 700 students of Classes VI – XI enthralled the parents with their performances on the Annual Day, Anugoonj. The items presented on stage were an  eclectic mix. While the play based  on the life of Bhagat Singh left everyone teary eyed, the  Junior English play, … Continue reading “Anugoonj 2022”

The educators of the senior wing got together to attend a very interesting and interactive workshop on Financial Literacy conducted by Mr. Amod Gawarikar , a professional with a long experience in the financial markets. He spoke at length on how important it is to begin saving early on in life so as to  be ready  for … Continue reading “Workshop on Financial Literacy for Educators”

After the pandemic, the much awaited annual cultural programme of Shishukunj, Anugoonj was held at the amphitheatre of our school on 19th November 2022. The Jhalaria Campus of Shishukunj came alive with immeasurable talents of the Junior Wing Shishyans and the applause of their parents. The entire presentation was woven into a single item. The … Continue reading “Anugoonj 2022”

It was a morning of fun and adventure as 156 students of Class XI accompanied by 40 educators undertook a trek to Ralamandal on November 15, 2022. Reporting at 6.30 a.m. does seem very early , but not for our young adventurers who reached dot on time to begin the trek. Armed with backpacks, the … Continue reading “Shishyans Trek to Ralamandal”

The Fun Fair , titled UTSAV 2022 was organized by the educators for the students  on the occasion of Children’s Day  . It was an evening of fun, food and lots of games  ! The students enjoyed the yummy and mouth watering snacks  which included pizza, pasta, hot dog, sandwich, cakes , desserts, Ice Creams … Continue reading “Children’s Day Special : UTSAV 2022”

Pratibimb, the annual academic exhibition is a reflection of the Shishyans’ learning at school. On Saturday, 12th November 2022, the Junior Wing buildings were abuzz with activity, excitement and applause. Besides meaningful and aesthetic displays, the students exhibited their immense talent and potential through live performances and the games they conducted for their beloved parents. … Continue reading “Pratibimb 2022 (Jr. School)”

Mr. Prashant Hemnani conducted an interactive session on the options and opportunities of studying abroad for the students of Class XI who are interested in pursuing their higher education abroad. It has been observed that several students who wish to pursue their studies abroad are not very clear as to how to go about it … Continue reading “Session on ‘Study Abroad’ for Class XI”

Members of Shishukunj Rutuchakra conducted an interactive session on Menstrual Awareness for the students of Classes VI and VII . They began by explaining the biological aspects of menstruation and thereafter moved on to menstrual hygiene and myths related to menstruation. Aided by informative and interesting slides, they were able to reach out to the … Continue reading “Session on Menstrual Awareness for Classes VI and VII”

We are extremely happy to share that Dheer Agrawal of Sr. KG White has made his way into the India Book of Records 2022. He bagged a certificate of merit and a medal for the fastest kid to identify currency notes along with their countries. We congratulate Dheer for his exemplary achievement and wish him … Continue reading “Dheer Agrawal Makes His Way into the India Book of Records 2022”

Utsaah, the annual get together of all the educators was celebrated with great enthusiasm and energy on September 17, 2022. While the students prepared for the Half Yearly Exams scheduled to commence on September 19, 2022, it was a ‘Teachers Day Out’ for all the educators of the senior wing. The stage was set at … Continue reading “UTSAAH 2022”

We are extremely proud ot announce that Hridayansh Mahajan Class VI G has donated his hair to  an NGO for  making wigs for cancer patients. He grew his hair for almost 2.5 years to attain the required length of hair suitable for making wigs. A very noble gesture indeed and an inspiration to all of us .

It was  a day of music, dance, games and a lot of fun: it was Teachers’ Day at Shishukunj. The Students’ Council along with students of Classes XI and XII put together a wonderful programme to express their gratitude for their teachers. Innovative and interesting games kept the teachers on their toes throughout. The Treasure Hunt … Continue reading “Teachers’ Day Celebrations at Shishukunj”

The assembly presentation held on 3rd September was dedicated to teachers. The students of II C recited a poem in Hindi which highlighted the importance of teachers in our lives. They also performed a skit on a story from the Mahabharata. The story was based on Aruni of Panchala, a true disciple who displayed the … Continue reading “Darpan – Assembly Presentation Sr. KG Yellow and Classes I F and II C”

The final round contenders of the Word Power Event adorned the stage on September 01, 2022 and there was an overflow of exuberance. There were six teams comprising three contestants each. The quiz consisted of seven rounds including the rapid fire round which decided the winning teams of the event. The questions in the quiz … Continue reading “Word Power Event – Class V”

Spirits were high as all Shishyans gathered together to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrat Mahotsava on August 15, 2022. The flag was hoisted by Ms. Pushpa Chouhan, a dedicated worker of the school . The Students Council proudly administered the National Pledge to all the students and educators. The programme that followed was filled with patriotic … Continue reading “Shishyans Celebrate the 75th Independence Day”

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The students of Classes IV and V made beautiful patterns and paintings using cut vegetables and poster colours. They used a variety of vegetables to make colourful flower baskets, trees, stick figures, birds, plants and scenery. Their creativity was indeed at its best and they enjoyed the craft immensely.

The Shishyans of Class III participated in the Hindi Poetry Recitation Event. They recited a poem of their choice using props. The enthusiastic and confident speakers stole the hearts of their educators.

The much awaited Investiture Ceremony for the academic session 2022-23 was held on July 19, 2022. The Students Council as well as the Senior and Junior office Bearers took the oath of office in a solemn ceremony held in the school auditorium. The students proudly walked up on stage loud amidst applause from their school … Continue reading “Investiture Ceremony 2022”

Thursday : July 04,2022 Presented by : Class VIII F Class Teacher : Mrs.Claris Prasad Theme: Embrace the Difference The students of Class VIII presented a well planned assembly on the theme : Embrace the Difference. Through a short skit they conveyed the important message that differences have to be accepted and appreciated . We … Continue reading “Class Assembly : Thursday : July 04,2022”

Thursday : June 30, 2022 Presented by : Class X F Class Teacher : Mrs. Evelyn Gaikwad Theme: Art and Science are Cogs in the Wheel of Progress Through Power Point Presentations, dance, music and also live art, the students of Class X F beautifully conveyed the theme that art and science are NOT two … Continue reading “Class Assembly : Thursday, June 30, 2022”

Wednesday : June 29, 2022 Presented by : Class : VIII E Class Teacher : Mrs. Aradhika Dogra Theme: DIY and Save the Environment In order to stress the urgent need to save the environment, students of Class VIII E took up DIY as the theme of their assembly. Not only DO IT YOURSELF, but … Continue reading “Class Assembly : Wednesday, June 29, 2022”

Yi Indore Chapter conducted an interactive session on Climate Change and Sustainable Living for the students of Classes VI – VIII . Ms. Aditi Jhawer, Ms. Asha Mucchal and Ms. Anupriya Surekha spoke at length about climate change and the threat is poses to mankind. They gave simple examples to students of the ways they … Continue reading “Yi : Session on Climate Change and Sustainable Living”

The Interact Club is the school’s community service club which gives students an opportunity to discover the power of service above self. It aims to introduce them to the joy of giving, sharing and caring, to sensitize them to the people and environment around them. As part of the Speaker Session of the Interact Club … Continue reading “Session on India’s Role in Promoting World Peace”

It was indeed an evening to remember ! Students of the Batch of 2021 turned up in good numbers to meet their teachers and classmates on June 25, 2022. This was the batch which could not be accorded a formal Graduation Ceremony on account of Covid. It was something they missed and pined for immensely. … Continue reading “Rendezvous with the Batch of 2021”

Rutuchakra Shishukunj organized a special session on Yoga for the menstruators of Classs IX and XI. The session was conducted by Ms. Honey Chimnani, a qualified and expert Yoga trainer. She began the session with a very informative talk on the importance of a healthy diet in the life of teenagers. She stressed the importance … Continue reading “Yoga Day Celebrated in Shishukunj”

Shishukunj organized a very comprehensive and enriching Professional Enrichment programme for all educators from  06- 11 June , 2022 The New Education Policy 2020 lays particular emphasis on the development of the creative potential of each individual and also states that the teacher must be at the center of the fundamental reforms in the education … Continue reading “Professional Enrichment Sessions for Educators”

Heartiest Congratulations to Dhruv Dhakad Class VII D for publishing his second book The Caspian That Flies Navisha Gupta of Class VI G published her first book The Mystery of the Golden Key. Well done Shishyans ! What an achievement! May you keep writing and exploring the world.

Friday April 29, 2022 Presented by : Class X D Class Teacher : Mrs. Archana Katakwar Theme: From Passion to Profession The assembly highlighted the numerous unconventional careers available for students of this generation. It motivated the students to identify their passions and work hard to succeed in their chosen fields.

Wednesday : April 27,2022 Presented by : Class VIII D Class Teacher : Mrs. Soma Das Theme: There is No Short Cut to Success, You have to take the stairs Through a well presented skit, the students brought home the point that the only mantra for success is hard work and perseverance. The Director Mr. … Continue reading “Class Assembly : Tuesday April 27, 2022”

Friday : April 22, 2022 Presented by : Class VIII C Class Teacher : Mrs. Deepti Mishra Theme: Learnings from Kabir and Rahim The class presented a cornucopia of dohas from Kabir and Rahim .

Tuesday April 20, 2022 Presented by Class X C Class Teacher : Mrs. Prachi Khan Theme: Rights vs Duties , special emphasis on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar The assembly was based on the life and teachings of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. It highlighted the fact that along with rights we also have our duties which … Continue reading “Class Assembly : Tuesday April 20, 2022”

Tuesday April 13, 2022 Presented by Class VIII B Class Teacher : Mrs. Jyoti Kartha Theme: Good Habits , Pleasing Manners The assembly highlighted a few good manners which the students should develop in school : walking in a line , being a good listener and being kind to the new students in class.

Tuesday April 11, 2022 Presented by Class X B Class Teacher : Mrs. Sarika Baghel Theme: Social Media : A call for Discretion The assembly called upon the students to use their discretion when using social media for ‘Social Media is a very good slave but a very  bad Master’ . The NCC cadets of … Continue reading “Class Assembly : Tuesday April 11, 2022”

Tuesday April 07, 2022 Presented by Class VIII A Class Teacher : Mrs. Hemlata Jose Theme: Waste Not , Want Not The assembly urged the students not to waste any resources and make every effort to conserve them as far as possible. They were motivated to take care of simple things like: not throwing water, … Continue reading “Class Assembly : Thursday April 07, 2022”

Tuesday April 05, 2022 Presented by Class X A Class Teacher : Mrs. Surbhi Bhandari Theme: Are you a Positive Influence ? A well presented assembly which motivated the students to be positive in their outlook.  The assembly included an inspiring video and also a group poem.

The Shishukunj International School hosted the thirteenth Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2021-22 in an in-person ceremony at its Jhalaria campus, on April 02, 2022. The ceremony featured addresses from Management and Student leadership, parent representatives, Special Guest, and the Commencement Speech by the Chief Guest. The Graduation Day took off with a ‘red … Continue reading “Graduation Ceremony : April 02, 2022”

The National Center for Financial Education conduced a workshop on Financial Literacy for the educators on March 10, 2022. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Vaibhav Puranik , a financial consultant with over 17 years experience in mutual funds and the finance sector. He gave the educators an insight into managing their finances effectively and … Continue reading “Workshop on Financial Literacy”

On the occasion of Hindi Divas on September 14, 2021, Shishukunj hosted an Inter School Hindi Poetry Writing and Recitation Competition in which 14 leading schools of the city participated. This was a competition with a difference as the theme : Ek Mulakaat Khud ke Saath was given to the students at the start of … Continue reading “Inter School Hindi Poetry Writing and Recitation Competition”

A poetry writing competition for Classes VI – VIII was organized on the occasion of Hindi Divas on September 14, 2021. The students of Classes VI composed a poem based on the glossary of words given to them, while those of Class VII composed a poem on a set of pictures. Class VIII students composed … Continue reading “Hindi Divas celebrated on September 14, 2021”

Shishyans, in  collaboration with RutuChakra ,  have established Rutuchakra Shishukunj, which conducted a session on Menstrual Awareness for the students of Classes VI – VIII from 01-03 September 2021. RutuChakra is a youth-led organization working to achieve menstrual equity and dignity through action, awareness and advocacy. They are not only working towards promoting an open … Continue reading “Session on Menstrual Awareness”

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Heartiest Congratulations to Prachit Gupta of Class XII E for qualifying as a KVPY fellow in the KVPY examination  held in January 2021. He secured the All India Rank of 1531 in the SX stream in the General Category. Well done Prachit ,  the Shishukunj family is proud of your achievement and wishes you all … Continue reading “Prachit Gupta Excels in KVPY 2021”

Shishukunj has always valued the importance of co-curricular activities and given every opportunity to Shishyans to participate in them for their holistic development. Shishukunj Clubs was an online student driven initiative started during the academic session 2020-21. Refusing to be deterred by the pandemic , students of Classes XI and XII took up leadership positions … Continue reading “Shishukunj Clubs 2020 – 21”

In response to the need of students for guidance in building their profiles for College Admissions, the school conducted a webinar on Profile Building for College Admissions in India and Abroad on June 17, 2021. The webinar was hosted by ex Shishyan Ms. Pranavi Agrwal (Batch 2019-20) Pranavi is the former Vice Headgirl of the … Continue reading “Webinar on Profile Building for College Admissions in India and Abroad”

The school organized two webinars for students to make them aware of various issues related to Cyber Ethics and Cyber Safety. Monday, February 22, 2021: Webinar on Cyber Ethics and Online Safety for Classes VIII- XI Saturday, February 27, 2021: Webinar on Cyber Ethics and Women Online Safety for Classes VI – VIII The webinars were … Continue reading “Webinar on Cyber Ethics and Online Safety”

Heartiest Congratulations to Aadhya Rathi of Class VI C for winning the First Prize (Junior Category) in the 11th edition of the Nazaria National Level Painting Competition. Her picture appealing to the world to ‘cut the use of plastic’ is something which we all need to pay heed to. Well done Aadhya – keep unleashing … Continue reading “Aadhya Rathi secures First Position in Nazaria Art Competition”

A workshop on Art Integration and Learning and NEP 2020 was held in the school on February 04 and 05, 2021 . The resource person was Mrs. Smitha Matai, a certified MyNEP ambassador and English Language trainer for the Teach India Programme. Mrs. Smitha Matai began the workshop with a brief introduction about the transformational … Continue reading “Workshop on NEP 2020 and Art Integration”

Heartiest Congratulations to  Dhruv Dhakad of Class VI D on the publication  of his book  ‘Journey Through My Dreams’. Dhruv , all of 11 years of age, wishes to live in a world where fiction and fantasies co exist. A dreamer and a prolific writer, Dhruv published his first book at the age of 10. … Continue reading “Dhruv Dhakad publishes his book ‘Journey Through My Dreams’”

To commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, the renowned mathematician of our country, a Math event was planned in Classes I to V to enable the Shishyans to learn the concepts of Mathematics in a fun filled way. A PowerPoint presentation was shown to the children to introduce them to the great mathematician of … Continue reading “Birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, the renowned mathematician”

Heartiest Congratulations to the Student Leaders of the academic session 2020-21

Heartiest Congratulations to the following students who excelled in the Hindi Creative Writing Competition 2020. चित्र संग – कथा-रंग’ – अंतर- वर्गीय लेखन प्रतियोगिता – 2020 Well done Shishyans, may you continue to write creatively and inspire other Shishyans to do the same.

October 25, 2020 was a memorable day for the Shishukunj family as they inaugurated the new sports complex, Arjuna, in the august presence of Padma Shri and Khel Ratna awardee, Dr. Deepa Malik. Built as an extension to the exquisite sports complex Eklavya, the new complex Arjuna spans across 35,000 sq. ft and includes a … Continue reading “Inauguration of Sports Complex : Arjuna”

The lockdown for schools cannot come in the way of our Shishyans’ learning and enjoyment! The junior wing Shishyans who love participating in their class events almost every week in school took part in the various oratory events conducted for them on 9th and 10th October. The children of Classes I and II participated in … Continue reading “October Event – Junior Wing”

As India celebrated Gandhi Jayanti this week, our junior Shishyans got an insight into Mahatma Gandhi’s life and his core beliefs through a PowerPoint presentation by their educators. The Shishyans were told about Gandhiji’s values and how they helped him to lead a disciplined and charismatic life that inspired millions across the world. The discussion … Continue reading “Gandhi Jayanti”

Aarna Jain wins Bronze Medal in Maths Olympiad Contest conducted by the Singapore International Math Contests Centre (SIMCC). Shishukunj is proud to announce that Aarna Jain of Class IX D won a Bronze Medal in SASMO (Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad), a Math Olympiad contest conducted by Singapore International Math Contests Centre (SIMCC) This … Continue reading “Singapore International Math Contest”

Students of Classes VI – VIII participated in a Picture Composition Competition on the occasion of Hindi Diwas on September 14, 2020. They were shown a picture and were required to weave a story around it within one hour. The picture required them to think out of the box- the best three stories will be … Continue reading “Inter Class Picture Composition Competition”

In times like these, occasions of togetherness and unity, such as Independence Day give us a moment to realise the journey we have witnessed as a country. And in that spirit, Shishyans celebrated this important date virtually. The ceremony began with the hoisting of the National Flag and the National Anthem. Thereafter the Students Council … Continue reading “Virtual Independence Day Celebrations on 15 August 2020”

British Council 2020 Students of Classes I to XII have been actively involved in the various British Council Projects. The activities undertaken as part of this project are all very enriching, interesting and engaging. The following are the topics under study: 1. A Peek into the amazing world of travel writers across the globe (a … Continue reading “British Council 2020”

Shishukunj was proud to host the 02 day  Capacity Building Programme on Social Science for about 60 educators from leading schools of Indore and the surrounding areas.  The resource persons for this CBSE certified workshop were : Mr. Anurag Gupta : Principal Vidyaniket School, Gwalior and Ms. Kusum Singh  from Jaishree Periwal High School, Jaipur. … Continue reading “Capacity Building Programme on Social Science”

Shishyans of Classes VI – XII came together to celebrate India’s 71 st Republic Day. The entire campus had a patriotic fervour as speeches, poems, songs, dances, etc. rent the air. The guest of the day Mrs. Sunita Sisodia, unfurled the National Flag along with the Principal Mrs. Lalita Singh. The Students Council administered the … Continue reading “Shishyans celebrate 71st Republic Day”

As part of the British Council Project on ‘Emerging Economies Across the World’ Mrs. Anuradha Guru of Port Moresby International School along with Ms. Vaibhavi Guru gave a presentation on the economy of Papua New Guinea to the students of Class VIII. With the help of an interesting presentation, they threw light on the salient features of … Continue reading “Shishyans learn about the enchanting world of Papua New Guinea”

With the aim of fostering curiosity, creativity and imagination in our young Shishyans, ANVESHIKA Lab was inaugurated in Shishukunj by Prof Pradeep Mathur, Director IIT Indore. Anveshika, is originally an initiative of Prof. H C Verma, an Indian experimental physicist and Professor emerita of IIT Kanpur to generate interest in school and college students in … Continue reading “ANVESHIKA Lab inaugurated on 09 Dec 2019”

It was indeed a day to remember when the Everest Twins – Nungshi and Tashi Malik visited Shishukunj on 07 Dec 2019. In a programme organized under the aegis of FICCI FLO, Indore Chapter, the Everest Twins spoke for an hour and a half about their journey to the Everest and beyond. Being the first … Continue reading “The Everest Twins Tashi and Nungshi Malik visit Shishukunj”

Anugoonj, the much-awaited annual cultural event of the school, was a grand extravaganza. The soulful music of the choir and orchestra, the enchanting dance drama, the mesmerizing Indian dances and the thought-provoking plays, beautifully weaved into an exquisite bouquet by the anchors, held the audience in thrall. The details of the various items are as … Continue reading “Anugoonj 2019”

A group of about 70 students of Class VI visited IIM, Indore. They got an opportunity to interact with the professors and tour  the various departments of the institute.

A very enriching workshop for Mathematics educators was conducted by  Mr Raj Narayan Rajauria. The workshop included  discussions and brain storming sessions as to how to make Maths more  interesting. Innovative  teaching methods were introduced by the resource person, many of which were already being used by the educators.

Winners of English Creative Writing Competition October 2019 KAVYA PANDEY VI B MITHRAN LADHANIA VI C RASHI SONI VI F TANYA DHAKAD VII B YAJURVI SHASTRI VII E YASHVI RAWAT VII F RISHI KUMAR SHUKLA VIII B SAHARSH BAWEJA VIII B PRANEET KHANDELWAL VIII G YASHVI MUNDRA IX B ARCHIT KHANDELWAL IX C ADITYA KRISHNA … Continue reading “Winners of English Creative Writing Competition”

Students of Class IX participated in an Intra Class Debate on the topic ‘Technology Makes us More Solitary than Connected’. Each section of Class IX was represented by 01 student speaking either for or against the motion. The students had prepared well and were able to deliver their arguments with great conviction and confidence.  They … Continue reading “English Intra-Class Debate”

Shishyans got a wonderful opportunity to visit the Book Fair organized under the Reading India Project 2019 in association with the Ministry of Central Library Department from 23 – 24 September 2019. The books covered a variety of subjects and topics and ignited much enthusiasm among the students and teachers. Students were seen browsing through … Continue reading “Reading India Project 2019”

A Lecture-Demonstration by Smt. Manjula Murthy, renowned Mohiniattam – Indian Classical Dance artist was organized in the school  on  Friday 20 September 2019 .  Her graceful rendition of  the dance mesmerized  the students as well as the educators . Her interaction with the students  and teaching a few of them the nuances of this very … Continue reading “SPIC MACAY”

Archit Khandelwal IX C , Manvay Rawat IX G and Nihar Shah IX A have qualified for the Young Innovators Programme organized by IIT Kharagpur. They were among the 150 teams out of 3000 teams who were selected for the second round . Heartiest Congratulations and all the best for their future endeavours.

The Teachers’ Day Celebrations organized in the school celebrated the love and respect that the students have for their teachers. Following the tradition, this year too, senior students got an opportunity to manage junior classes and get the sense of being a teacher. This was followed by a Grand Teachers’ Day Celebration organized by Class … Continue reading “Teachers’ Day Celebration”

To hone the public speaking skills of Shishyans, a Declamation Competition was conducted for the students of Class VIII. Auditions were first conducted at the class level, thereafter one student was selected to represent each class. The students rehearsed very well and delivered speeches of various personalities like Michelle Obama, Muniba Mazari, Kailash Satyarthi, Eric … Continue reading “Class VIII Declamation Competition”

The school celebrated the 73nd Indian Independence with great zeal and enthusiasm. The program commenced with the guest of honour Mr. Choudhary , a sincere and dedicated worker of the school ,being welcomed by the Principal . This was followed by the flag hoisting and the National Anthem. The Students Council administered the oath to … Continue reading “Independence Day Celebrations”

NCC cadets assembled to celebrate the Kargil Vijay Diwas. They watched a wonderful video on the brave soldiers who gave their life for the nation. A short speech delivered by one of the cadets ignited the patriotism in each cadet . The Principal Mrs. Lalita Singh motivated the students to always think of thenation first … Continue reading “NCC Cadets celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas”

Heartiest Congratulations to Aarna of Class VIII F for being selected as the ANCQ 2019 Student Ambassador. Well done Aarna , Shishukunj is proud of you.

A special session on ‘Menstruation and Personal Hygiene’, was conducted for the girls of Class VII on 19th July 2019. The Principal Dr Lalita Singh explained the importance of personal hygiene and how it should be maintained. The children were very receptive and asked questions to clarify their doubts. She also spoke about ‘good touch … Continue reading “Special session for girls of Class VII”

A group of 20 students who have opted for Biology as one of the optional subjects witnessed a live Open Heart surgery at Choithram Hospital & Research Centre on 15 th July 2019. Hiya Aidasani of Class XI F won the second prize of Rs 400 for the best answer to the question: Q: What … Continue reading “Shishyans witness Live Open Heart Surgery”

“Humanity can no longer stand by in silence, while our wildlife is being used, abused and exploited. It is time that we all stand together, to be the voice of the voiceless before it is too late.” The school has partnered with Wildlife and Nature Conservancy, Indore to spread awareness about the importance of conserving … Continue reading “Special Assembly”

Heartiest Congratulations to Asmi Chelawat Class XII B for being selected by Meccademia Education Institute to represent India at the International Economics Olympiad to be held in Russia in August 2019. Asmi competed with over 5400 students from over 100 schools across the country to win this commendable feat. She is part of a 05 … Continue reading “Asmi Chelawat to represent India in Economics Olympiad”

The Shishukunj Intenational School sponsored the creation of a library at Atri Devi Higher Secondary School. On July 3, 2019, the Management and the members of the Students’ Council, on the very first day of their tenure, inaugurated the abode of books. Representatives from FICCI FLO and GoDharmic – NGOs working towards such library projects … Continue reading “Students’ Council Motivates Students to Read”

NCC cadets of the school took the lead to enlighten the students about the dangers of taking drugs. After a short speech delivered by Ayushman Hingoorani, the students took a pledge to stay away from drugs and also ensure that their friends do the same.

International Day of Yoga was celebrated in school on 21 June 2019. An hour long yoga session was organized for the students as well as the educators . The benefits of adopting Yoga as a way of life were highlighted by the yoga instructors.

The school organized a workshop on ‘Pedagogy in the Age of Internet’ on 18June 2019. The resource person was Dr. Sapna Agrawal ,an eminent educationist and motivational speaker. The day’s session commenced with thought-provoking questions like, “What is the biggest challenge for a present day teacher?”, “What are the interesting ways to handle difficult listeners?”, … Continue reading “Workshop for Educators”

‘Teachers affect eternity, one can never tell where their influence stops.’ A different school of thought, The Shishukunj International School, Indore organized an interactive workshop on ‘ Effective Classroom Management Through Mind Mapping ’ by Dr Dheeraj Mehrotra, a National Award winning academic evangelist, on June 13, 2019. There was a participation of about 120 … Continue reading “If You Can Read This, Thank a Teacher!”

The school organised a workshop on June 11, 2019 on ‘Classroom Management’. The resource person was Dr. S. Dijju from Tata Edge .The entire teaching staff of the Senior School was present. He touched upon the various aspects of classroom management including its importance, discipline, preparedness of the educator, creativity, time management, etc. With active … Continue reading “Workshop on Efffective Classroom Management”

A full day workshop on Effective Communication was conducted for all Educators of Classes VI – XII. The Resource person for the same was Mrs. Madhu Sharma from the Oxford University Press. The process of communication was explained in a very interesting and interactive manner. Role plays, videos and real life examples helped ‘connect’ the … Continue reading “Workshop for Educators”

Mr. Gejo Srinivasan, renowned student mentor and an alumnus of IIM Kolkatta conducted a very interesting and interactive session on New Age careers for the students of Classes IX- XII on 10 April 2019. This conference was one with a difference – it was very engaging and interactive. Mr. Gejo’s likeable personality and depth of … Continue reading “Seminar on New Age Careers”