Festive season fills our lives with new positivity, and so does Diwali. Art and Craft diwali activities at Zebar were carried out for the students of grades 7,8 and 9. Students learnt to make beautiful gifting boxes with paper, beautiful lampshades for Diwali, and wall hangings. Students created beautiful boxes and decorated them using stickers, flowers, and accessories. The paper lamps were decorated with colourful stripes, and the wall hangings were made using old recycled items. The students took home the craft items which they had created to decorate their homes for the festival. The students finally left for the Diwali vacation wishing each other, “A Happy and Prosperous Diwali.”

The Annual Science fair of the Middle and Secondary students focussed on preparing a new generation of innovators. On entering the venue, one could feel the pulse and magnitude of the event. The entire campus was abuzz with energy and admiration.

Besides the working models of respiratory systems, circulatory systems and hydraulic tower bridge, the power points prepared by students demonstrated a reasonable degree of innovation and research. Robotics ruled the Science fair this year as one could see various models based on this concept. Students presented a variety of projects including intelligent Robot, Electric cars and Robots, colour Sorter Robot.

The other highlights of the Exhibition were working models on Solar Panels, Solar Mobile charger, the future colony of Mars, Vacuum cleaner and Hydroelectricity dam.

This Exhibition made the younger generation realise the interdependence of science, technology and growth.

To make our students passionate and empathetic towards those who are disadvantaged and in distress, students of grade 9 C visited the RJ Trivedi Suvarna Mandir Trust. The students were accompanied by the teachers and the Academic Advisor of the school Ms. Radhika Iyer. Zebarites carried thoughtful gifts of fruits and biscuits for the inmates of the old age home. Ms. Radhika Iyer gifted shawls to all the inmates.
Zebarites interacted with the Grandpas and Grandmas of the old age home. Some students played Garba while others sat and listened to their stories. This visit gave a deep insight into the students to some of the bitter and disillusioned realities of life, which turned out to be an eye-opener for all. Students averred on their way back to be always with their parents through thick and thin.

We at Zebar believe that education is key to the success of children. Our teachers made learning come alive for preschool children by creating ‘Bird Sanctuary’ in school where they viewed birdlife and ecosystems practically. The pre-schoolers were taken for a tour of the bird sanctuary by their teachers. They were delighted to see penguins in the school and bats hanging from the window panes. Teachers used paper-cutouts and paper models to make birds. This tour enhanced their knowledge as they could observe the types of birds, their natural habitats, their food habits, their actual size and shape. Children discussed the specific characteristics with the teachers. It was an exciting and informative activity for the pre-schoolers as they got an opportunity to see the birds which they normally see on television or in books.

A visit was planned for students of 9th D under the SEWA project. This visit was aimed at sensitising the students towards the visually impaired section of society.

Students witnessed the morning assembly of the Blind school, where girl students sang the morning prayers soulfully. Zebarites checked the learning materials available and the unique modes of teaching used for the visually challenged.

Zebarites were touched to observe the spirit of care and compassion in them. They also got a chance to see the Vocational Training centre which prepares the visually impaired girls to make their living.

Our students left the place with a promise that they will keep revisiting the place and try to make a difference in the lives of the visually impaired.

The celebration, costumes and rituals of any institution reveal a lot about its culture. Celebrating cultures and festivals symbolises the unity with one and all, which our school takes pride in . Navratri celebrations got underway at Zebar School for Children with great zeal and enthusiasm. Children and teachers came in traditional dresses which made for a spectacular visual treat for everyone to see and relish. The event started with ‘Aarti’ followed by class wise performance. The children admired costumes and accessories of each other apart from dancing to the garba beats. The children’s joy knew no bounds, and for some, it was an experience of a lifetime.

‘Paryatan Parv’ was enthusiastically celebrated by Zebarites as per CBSE Guidelines. The teachers executed various activities connecting Tourism with Education, which proved to be of great interest to the students.

During the celebrations, an assembly was conducted by students of 9th B to enhance the knowledge of their peers about the cultural richness of India and to motivate them to travel and explore more.Students of grade 7th made posters with effective slogans and beautiful designs promoting and provoking tourists to visit different states of India.

Students of grade 8 designed travel brochures which were colourful and informative. Through these activities, our teachers inculcated a sense of responsibility in Zebarites towards safeguarding the culture and heritage of the country.

The Annual Science Fair for the Primary Section was held on 13th October 2018. It emulated the hope and aspirations of our children in becoming the geniuses of tomorrow. Students of Grade 3, 4 and 5 poured their creativity and talent at this Science fair. It also brought out the latent skills of the children.

Under the guidance of Science teachers, the students put up various experiments on display. Students prepared illustrative charts on The Human Heart, Respiratory System, Solar System and Balanced Diet. The models showcased the interest and understanding of Science. Students prepared working models on Rain Water Harvesting, Wind Mills, Modes of transport, ATM Dispenser, Candy Dispenser, Rockets, Money Printing machine and cold drink vending machine using old cardboard boxes and cereal boxes.

Parents and visitors were invited to motivate our student’s venture, and they gave positive feedback on the same.

A field trip was organised recently for the children of the pre-primary section to ‘Gandhi Ashram’. The guide at the Ashram explained to the children Gandhiji’s principle of non-violence and made the children promise that they would follow the same policy to achieve success in life. Students were shown a demonstration of the charkha used by Gandhiji. They were already familiar with the ‘speak no evil, hear no evil and see no evil’ monkeys and were thrilled to see them. The purpose of the visit was to familiarise them with the life and times of Gandhiji. – The Father of the Nation. This visit also helped to instil confidence in the children to go out of their familiar surroundings and proceed together as a team.

‘If you have to put someone on a pedestal, Put teachers,They are society’s heroes.

Children of Zebar Pre-Primary expressed their love for their teachers uniquely. The preschoolers came to school dressed up as their favorite teacher and took classes on this day to understand the hardships of being a teacher. Children had already prepared their lessons in advance, they spoke confidently and handled their friends. They also gave stars to their friends who behaved nicely in the class. This experience raised the respect they have for their teachers. Many games and other activities involving the teachers and children were organised in which the children participated enthusiastically