Artificial intelligence forms the basis for all computer learning and is the future of all complex decision-making. AI is important because it includes the very foundation of computer learning. By learning about AI, students better understand their strengths as humans, identify their values, and develop the skills needed to solve real problems and put AI to good use.

National Education Policy aims to develop talent for the Fourth Industrial Revolution by preparing students for an economy driven by emerging technologies.

In Ahmedabad, Zebar was one of the first schools to introduce the subject of Artificial Intelligence to secondary students (IX and X). Recently Techknow Sci-Pi exhibition was held at the campus. Students did projects on three main domains of AI: Data Science, Computer Vision(CV) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Students showcased more than 15 projects during the exhibition.

The projects included biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste recognition, an ASL translator that can translate the sign language of deaf and dumb people into English, a CV-based uniform verification system that ensures students are wearing proper uniforms, and a Teachers Toolkit.

There was a lot of interest in the exhibition on  projects such as AI Based Traffic Police, that can scan number plates of vehicles breaking traffic rules, fetch details of violators, and generate challans, and Diana Robot, which uses data, CV, and NLP domains of AI.

Students explained each and every element of their projects in great detail and all the projects showed true subject knowledge.

To begin a start-up or a new business sounds exhilarating specially when one is setting up a completely new thing and following one’s passion.  Running a business takes hard work, dedication, and commitment. Whether it’s just starting out one’s own or have been running a business for a while it requires assiduity.

Students at Zebar School for Children from grade XI Commerce and Humanities participated in an event named ‘Zebar Think Tank’ where seven teams pitched their business models to Sharks/Judges. These Sharks considered their proposal and asked certain questions about their propositions and hand-picked the team that they found having credible and worthy product to invest in.

Our students presented their business ideas to the sharks. Some of them mentioned here are, Team Evanescent Plast- The Problem Solver, Untouched Sanitary Waste Service- it’s time to solve sanitary waste problems, Team DripCup, Vintage 61, Team Kaizen and AmicoBot- feels you heals you and Elite Gallery Fusion- with western culture. The questions put forth by these sharks were confidently and courageously answered by our students. The sharks were astonished and mesmerized to witness such a brilliant and inventive ideas presented by our talented young minds. The students were very well mentored by our dedicated, learned and highly experienced educators.

The event was sum-up by listening to admirable words by Mr. Manan Choksi and other Sharks, they shared their experiences and provided enriched and nifty advice to our burgeon entrepreneurs. The runner-up team was Untouched Sanitary Waste Service- it’s time to solve sanitary waste problems, and the winning team was AmicoBot- feels you heals you. They have been felicitated by our Sharks on their ideas and have been handed over the certificates.

With great pleasure, we announce that Ms Priya Jha, Vice Principal of the Primary Section, has been awarded the Teachers’ Day award by IIHM. As a seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience, Ms Priya brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom. She joined Zebar School in 2019 and played a critical role in resettling primary students after the pandemic. Her friendly demeanour matches her patience and readiness for appropriate solutions for students of all ages.

In the Secondary Section, Ms Laxmi Nadiminti earned the award for teachers’ day. On campus, she is affectionately known as ‘Laxmi ma’am’. All day long, she is dedicated to her students and strives to help them succeed. She deals with the complicated subject of Maths and leaves no stone unturned to solve all queries and concerns of the students.

26th November is the National Constitution Day in India, honouring the Constitution of India and its history. Students of grades 11 and 12, under the guidance of Ms Jaskiran Sidhu and Ms. Barkha Jaseja, created awareness about the Indian Constitution and its making. The assembly began with a prayer and paved the way for the students to rejuvenate their spirits.

Thought of the day was presented by Mahek Shah, followed by an informative news report by Hrid Chatterjee. Then, our honourable Principal, Ms Sharmishtha Sinha, read the preamble of our Constitution, and the spirited students followed with the legendary words “We the people of India”.

The students left everybody spellbound and speechless with their detailed portrayal of the making of the Constitution in their act. The students painted the picture as they impersonated themselves Mahatma Gandhi, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mhd. Jinnah and many more.

The play depicted what went behind the scenes – from the Cabinet Mission, the Constituent Assembly, and the legendary ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. You can watch the video of the play https://youtu.be/tihLmYSVKUA

It followed an interactive session with the audience to pique their interest in the history of our Constitution. Our Vice principal Ms Mili Bhattacharya encouraged the students and appreciated their efforts.

The students of Grades 9 and 10 took part in a ‘Talk Show’ titled ‘Mann ka Manch’ which provided a platform to showcase their abilities and express their ideas confidently.

The participating students were Pavni Shah, Jay Shah, Sara Hasan, Nimisha Soni and Akshar Gupta from Grade 10 as well as Mohica Gulati, Sehar Vaidya, Loshika Mundra, Sanjana Panchdhane and Ananya Badge from Grade 9. The students were groomed under the guidance of Hindi educators – Ms. Savita Dube and Ms. Alpa Dave.

The students presented their views on different topics keeping in mind the pressing issues of day-to-day life and came up with such innovative inventions which would help not only the human beings but also the animals as well as the environment.

The topics covered were – innovative ways to save electricity, importance of agriculture, importance of reading books based on moral values. Inventing an empathy machine which could serve the emotions of the animals. When in distress the call would be directly connected to the health Centre. A unique idea was also presented for utilizing the withered and discarded flowers to make incense sticks and perfumes thereby saving the environment.

Our respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Ahmedabad’s Metro system. A ride on the Metro train with the honourable Education Minister Shri Jitendra bhai Vaghani was organized for students on Saturday 8^th October 2022  as part of the Gujarat Government’s efforts to raise awareness.

More than300 students from the Middle Section participated in this event with their teachers. The excitement at meeting the Education minister and boarding the Metro was contagious. Students welcomed Shri Vaghani with flowers at the metro station on Saturday and interacted with him afterwards. A palpable excitement filled the air as students from other schools also participated in this exciting event.

Zebarites were on cloud nine after boarding the Metro. From the windows of the new swanky Metro, they could see how the city’s landscape had changed. Moreover, they enjoyed chatting with their friends, teachers, and representatives from the education department. In the midst of the ride, the Honourable Education Minister Shri Jitendra bhai Vaghani toured each compartment with the students. In addition to signing autographs, he spoke with the students. Doordarshan tower and Vastral Gaam Metro stations served as the ride’s starting and ending points. The government provided water bottles and refreshments to students.

This ride was organised for students to give them a first-hand experience of the newly launched transport facility in the city and information on how it will benefit our students in the long run. It was a memorable ride and will remain etched in the minds of our students for a long time to come.

The term “therapy dog” also refers to a comfort dog. By providing attention and comfort, they support children as well as adults. They provide a therapeutic benefit to those with health challenges due to their sweet personalities and unconditional love. A therapy dog session was recently conducted for students of classes 1 and 2 in coordination with the Qi to Happiness foundation.

 The trio Maska, Malai and Kulfi came to the school with their trainers and brought smiles on the faces of the young students.

Touching, cuddling, and playing with the trio was a big hit with students. The trio enjoyed their time with the students at Zebar School. The school aims to instil values of empathy, compassion, and love for animals through such programs.

Zebar Middle Section celebrated its Annual Function on 21st January 2023, after a gap of two years. The eye-catching theme of this function was HUE, Human Urge for Evolution.

The event was graced by the Executive Director Mr. Manan Choksi and Principal Ms. Sharmistha Sinha along with other dignitaries from Udgam Group of Schools.

There were various performances such as Ganpati Vandana, Yoga demonstration, folk dance and drama showing invention of fire & wheel; singing songs describing importance nature; robotic world act etc., all choreographed by the dance and music teachers.

The students were the powerhouse of energy, and they enjoyed their performances, the parents were happy and awed after knowing that the choreography, costume designing, song selection was done by the teachers. The annual function concluded with the Vote of thanks given by Vice Principal Ms. Mahafreen Jambusarwala.