Extra Marks – Blended learning with Extra Marks

The school provides a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning. It has a tie-up with ExtraMarks that ensures continuity of learning from school at home. ExtraMarks consists of child-centric learning videos, engaging videos of concepts from textbooks and live sessions with mentors.

Benefits of Extra Marks for students are
1. They can learn, practice and test anytime from the comfort of their home. Content provided in Extra Marks is aligned with CBSE Textbooks.
2. Learning is based on the individual needs and pace of each child.
3. Device-based learning –a child can download the app on his/her mobile too.
4. Student’s progress is monitored continuously, and the results are also shared. Areas of improvement are highlighted that gives the student an idea of his performance.
5. Parents can track and monitor the child’s performance, identify areas of improvement and can make timely interventions in their child’s learning journey.

MindSpark

Mindspark interface gives students a learning environment that is personalised, adaptive, and interactive.

Exciting reward mechanisms designed to keep learning fun and engaging.
Engaging and interactive activities that incorporate game-based learning.
Questions that have to be answered within a given time to build computational fluency.

Intelligently cued revision that helps students retain concepts for a long time.
Set of questions that require application of multiple concepts.
Intelligent step-wise evaluation of responses.

MyON – Access to Digital Library

Zebar School has partnered with myON to provide access to the online collection of digital books. The online library has a collection of more than 10,000 books.

myON is a personalized literacy platform for English learners.
It helps in building literacy skills with embedded supports.
Students stay updated with current events and world news.
Students can choose from recommendations based on their interests and reading level.
A variety of formats and genres are available like fiction, non-fiction, graphic and novels.

Online Classes for Pre-primary Section.

Online classes for Pre-primary Section have begun in Zebar. The young children were elated to see their teachers and friends online. They interacted with their teachers, sang rhymes and shared details about how they were coping with the lock down. These interactive sessions would help the young students to cope up with the situation. It would also keep them connected with their peer group and their school activities. In addition to these online sessions, educators are regularly sharing engaging videos, worksheets and PowerPoint presentations for the students. This new move by the school management has been widely appreciated by the parents.

Virtual classes for classes 9 and 10

Zebar School makes a transition to virtual classes for classes 9 and 10. The decision was made by the management after the Nationwide lock down to ensure that the academic journey of the students continues seamlessly. Enthusiastic Educators of Zebar under the guidance of Principal Ms Sharmistha Sinha took up this task of connecting to their students via Zoom. Apart from the online sessions, Interactive videos, PowerPoint Presentations, online links and worksheets are shared with the students regularly. Teachers ensure that students remain fruitfully engaged in academics and complete their assignments.
Parents of Zebar School have welcomed this new move, and all the online classes have more than 90% attendance. Here are the glimpses of the new initiative by the school.

Republic Day celebrations

Republic Day celebrations were held yesterday at the Zebar Campus. A prayer by the students was followed by a chorus of “Jhanda Uncha Rahe Hamara”. The spirit of patriotism soared high as the Zebarites sang in unison. Our chief guest Mr. Ajit Dave, trustee of Zebar School along with our Academic Advisor Ms. Radhika Iyer proudly hosted our National flag. The event was graced by the Principal and Vice-Principals of all sections. The values of Equality, Fraternity, Liberity and Justice were reiterated when our Principal Ms Sharmistha Sinha read the preamble that was repeated by the teachers, students, and parents. A classical dance presentation based on Malala Yousafaza’s Nobel Peace Prize left the audience spellbound. The event concluded with the National Anthem and the image of Tricolour fluttering high at the Zebar campus

Trip to Parvati Hills- Class 10

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School Picnics are fun times with friends and teachers. Students of grade 10 recently visited Parvati Hills. It is an exceptional and tranquil landscape in the northern part of Gujarat, away from the hustle-bustle of city life. Students hopped on to the buses and enjoyed this day break from their regular school life. On reaching to the picnic spot, students were given breakfast. Post breakfast, they headed for the short trek and enjoyed exploring the place. They also played group games and adventure activities which were specially arranged for them by Anala outdoors. Students of our zebar school had a great time observing, exploring and learning throughout the day. We hope that our students take away some crucial life lessons on learning and loads of sweet memories from this trip.

Eco-friendly trip to Dev’s Camp- class 9

Field trips with school friends and teachers are always unique. They help the students to enjoy, learn and interact with their friends and also give them a break from their mundane routine. Zebar School, in association with Anala Outdoors, organized a field trip to Dev’s Camp for students of class 9. It is an educational Eco-Adventure Tourism centre situated near Dev Dam, Dholikui (Panchmahal) and is 150 km away from Ahmedabad.
Students were served healthy breakfast on their arrival to the Dev’s camp. After breakfast, they enjoyed the adventure activities like trekking, rock climbing and Zipline. Then they were served healthy lunch which they all relished. After yummy lunch, they took part in Eco Go carting, cycling, Archery, Bird Aviary and played at adventure junction. The entire resort was eco-friendly, and they brought back crucial lessons in adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle.