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Grand Farewell to Senior Students

On 30th March 2022,   Zebar school campus was filled with nostalgia as the teachers, staff members and heads of the school  bid goodbye to the  grade 10 batch of 2021-22 in a special ceremony. The tennis court reverberated with cheers of the outgoing batch, as their teachers shared their experiences with the special virtual batch. Throughout the morning, students and teachers were mesmerized by the colourful splendour of vibrant colours, wise words, laughter, and tears. The Principal, Ms. Sharmistha Sinha, gave an incredibly inspiring speech that captured students’ and teachers’ hearts.

Students expressed their gratitude toward their mentors and friends in heart-warming thanksgiving speeches. Students were lauded for their dedication and resilience during the pandemic by their educators. Vice Principal Ms Mili Bhattacharyya addressed the students at the end, encouraging them to work hard in preparation for their upcoming boards and uphold the values they learned at Zebar School. Ms Shivani Joshi, Vice-principal for Special Education, inspired students to seek their goals and put in their best efforts. The students were presented with mementoes and enjoyed light snacks with their teachers in their classrooms.

Zebar School showers its blessings on the grade 10 batch and wishes them the best as they enter the next phase of their lives.

A talk on Healthy and Happy Periods

Zebar school organized a session  on Menstrual Hygiene and Awareness in order to help the female students of grade 6 embrace this phase of womanhood. Our guest speaker was leading gynaecologist Dr Gayatri Ravval, who is also a Zebar parent. She is a Gynaecologist and a certified counsellor in adolescent health and is currently the medical officer at Ahmedabad University.

In the session, we busted some myths about periods, and Dr Raval spoke about vaginal health, keeping the vagina clean, and choosing good quality sanitary products. In addition, she explained in detail topics like PMS (premenstrual syndrome), menstrual hygiene products like tampons and menstrual cups as well as PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome and vaginal discharge). Ms Raval explained to our students why one should not use painkillers during menstruation.

As a final lesson, Dr. Raval taught grade 6 students how to maintain their health during menstruation by doing light pelvic exercises. Students then discussed their health and diet concerns regarding their menstrual cycle. As a result of this session, we hope our students will have a healthy and happy period in their teens.

The purpose of circle time should not be just to share ideas

The purpose of circle time should not be just to share ideas, but also to develop new skills by sharing our talents.

A classical kathak dance workshop was recently held in the Middle Section of the school by Bhoomika Ma’am.

The origins of kathak were briefly discussed, and all the teachers learned kathak exercises and basic mudras. Teachers danced on a folk fusion of kathak and had a great time.

It was a wonderful fusion of the basic theory of kathak with graceful performance by our talented teachers who poured their hearts into learning a new skill.

The session was graced by Manju ma’am, principal Ms Sharmistha Sinha, Vice Principals Ms Mahafreen Jambusarwala and Ms Shivani Joshi.

With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance all things are attainable

‘With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance all things are attainable’

Zebar School for Children always strives to nurture the inherent potential that teachers possess. A team building programe was  brainstormed by Vice Principal of Secondary and Senior Secondary Section Ms. Milli Bhattacharya, Supervisor and  Coordinator of Secondary and Senior Seconday section Ms. Meenakshi Yadav and Ms. Dhara Mehta respectively. With high spirits, teachers of Secondary and Senior Secondary showcased their talents like folk dance, poem recitation, singing etc. Teachers were made to play team building games like ‘Protect your Balloon/Zone’, ‘ Read my lips’ which made the teachers build team spirit and belongingness among each other. Teachers enthusiastically participated and displayed their abilities magnificently.

Bullying means where a person is verbally or physically threatened or assaulted

Bullying means where a person is verbally or physically threatened or assaulted. It also means making a person feel a real or perceived power imbalance.

We at Zebar have no bullying policy. Keeping this in mind ‘Anti bullying week’ was taken upon to make sure no student in the campus is bullied.

Children made posters with slogans against the menace of bullying.

They did activities in their scrap books, where they wrote about ways to stop the bully from troubling the students.

The children were given a clear idea about the difference between teasing, harassing, and bullying. As these terms are often used interchangeably.

This Life Skill activity gave children an idea about what the person goes through when bullied and they learnt that no one should be bullied.

International Yoga Day 2022

Through practice comes yoga, through yoga comes knowledge, through knowledge comes love, through love comes bliss’

– Swami Vivekananda

Practicing yoga is essential for mental and physical well-being of children. It teaches young children patience and to work hard toward their goals. They are also equipped with tools to practice compassion, mindfulness, generosity, focus, strength, and flexibility.

The Middle Section celebrated International Yoga Day and World Music Day enthusiastically on 21st June 2022. It was a common programme for students of 6,7 and 8.The event began with a Ganesh Vandana. The Principal, Ms Sharmistha Sinha, addressed the students and encouraged them to incorporate yoga into their daily lives.  Ms Siya Khemani from class 8 hosted the entire event. Prerna ma’am guided the students through simple asanas. All students performed Surya Namaskar after the warm up. She taught students some relaxation techniques and meditation that will be beneficial to them. Furthermore, students demonstrated their talent through a group yoga performance and an individual performance by Ms Stuti Sharma.The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Ms Bijal Raval, Supervisor, Middle Section.

How can students balance extracurricular activities with their academic efficiencies?

extracurricular activities

extracurricular activities

As parents, the prime concern in your life is maintaining a proper work-personal life balance. Similarly, students, too, have the task of maintaining the perfect balance between their academics and extracurricular activities. They often juggle their study, homework, and extracurricular activities at the best CBSE school in Ahmedabad. While the students are constantly pressured to get better grades, they struggle to perform the best in other activities. A healthy relationship between the students and their parents/teachers will always encourage them to become better. Without much ado, let’s give a quick read to the most helpful tips for students to maintain an ideal balance.

Sticking to the timetable 

One of the foremost and most promising ways of maintaining the balance between studies and other activities is by preparing a timetable. Wait, that’s not enough as following the timetable is a more critical part. Even the top schools in Ahmedabad teach their students to follow a routine in their daily lives. While your child has a fixed time for studying, they must also have a definite time for playing and other activities.

what are extracurricular activities?

extracurricular activities

Your child will be in their best mood and obey what you say when they have the freedom to choose their extracurricular activities. You must allow your child to decide the activity that arouses their interest. This factor will allow them to do what they love and not something of your choice. Consecutively, the child will learn to give only a specific time for that extracurricular activity. You won’t have to force them to leave the same and sit back for studying. You must remember that a child learns the most when they have the freedom to do what they want.

Occasional breaks 

Too much of anything can ruin everything, be it studies or activities. If you are constantly nagging your child to bring that “A” grade, remember that there’s a saturation point. You cannot compel your child to overdo something without a break. Your child will excel in the best CBSE school in Ahmedabad when they get occasional breaks. When your child sits for studying, ensure that they take a small break between 30-45 minutes. This habit will allow them to recharge themselves again and pull up their socks. Also, this method helps in maximum retention of what they study and increases their concentration.

Strong decision making 

Students need to participate in activities that help build their problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Through these abilities, the child will know to maintain the balance between studies and playing. When given a chance to make decisions, a child will better understand the favourable situation. Your child will know

ow what works best for them and why they need to spend only a certain period studying or playing. Undoubtedly, a person with solid decision-making skills will always be ahead of the rest.

Priorities to consider 

The students would learn about their priorities not from the schools in Ahmedabad but from their homes. A teacher can only teach the student, but it is your child who has the charge of accepting what the teacher teaches. Now, as parents, you are the ones who are around your child most of the time. Your child will learn about their priorities from you and understand the importance of the same. So, you must ensure that your child realizes their priorities and performs tasks accordingly.

The risk-takers 

While you have a list of CBSE schools in Ahmedabad, your child will grow and learn through their mistakes. A school only teaches the child, but it’s the various life experiences that turn out to be their actual teachers. Parents must encourage their children to take risks whenever possible and when it isn’t harmful. If you know that your child eventually learns from the risk they take, let them do the same. It will be a win-win situation as your child will learn from that risk.

Summing up 

Although studies are essential for your child, they will learn to balance their life only when they get a chance. You, as parents, must keep these points in mind to ensure not only your child is in a good school but also learns good things. Only these small habits will help your child succeed in the long run and survive the race of life.