Shishyans of class VIII were asked to share the best advice they ever had. Here are a few responses.
‘When I got poor marks in Social Science, I was depressed and sad. I was crying in the bus. My friend Sakshee consoled me and said, “Whatever happens, happens for good.” It didn’t make me feel any better then. But later I realised that crying over spilt milk is of no use. I worked hard next time and got much better marks.’
Swasti Solanki, Class VIII D
‘My friends and I had gone to participate in a quiz competition. We did not win. But, I went to congratulate the winner. He shared that he starts preparing for quiz competitions as soon as he gets to know about a quiz, instead of waiting till the date is near. I found this advice very valuable and I’ve been practising it since then.’
Ishaan Nyati, Class VIII G
‘I had a terrible toothache and my parents took me to a dentist. After examining my teeth, he advised me to brush twice a day and to floss.’
Suyash Purohit, Class VIII G
‘On my birthday, I was gifted a bicycle. I immediately took it out for a ride. I was a long distance from home when I accidentally slipped and fell. I was in excruciating pain. A stranger took me to a hospital. The doctor told me that I had a fracture. As I kept crying in pain, he advised me to think of something else and to divert my attention. I did that and somehow the pain seemed to become less severe.’
Varun Maheshwari, Class VIII G
‘On the first day of this academic session, I reached school full of excitement, to meet my friends. I was shocked to find that our sections had been shuffled and all my good friends were in other sections. I felt alone and kept crying for many days. When my mother saw this, she advised me that I shouldn’t let such changes affect me and my performance. I should try and make new friends.This advice was valuable. It helped me regain confidence and adjust to the situation.’
Mishika Lunia, Class VIII G
‘For me, the best advice came from ‘The Secret’ by Rhonda Byrne. It tells us that we become what we think and we receive what we believe.’
Sanika Mehta, Class VIII D
‘When I got the result of my Math test, I saw that it was the worst marks I had ever got. I cried my heart out. My mother advised me to never look back. If you look back, you will never be able to achieve success. I took that advice to heart and worked hard for the next test. I scored A1 in SA 1.’
Aryaa Bharani, Class VIII D
