One of the greatest scholars of all times, Shri Mahatma Gandhiji, rightly said: “Without the study of Sanskrit, one cannot become a true Indian and a truly learned man.”

Sanskrit is India’s holiest and divine language, and it is the oldest language ever attested on Earth, well-known for its clarity and beauty.

We are all aware of its great heritage and cultural hegemony, so Sanskrit is titled the mother of many languages.

Sanskrit means ‘refined’; thus, it is scientifically proven that chanting Sanskrit texts creates an inner state of calmness and relaxation among human minds because the mystical capabilities of its sounds produce healing energy within the mind.

Hence, to honour the legacy of this beautiful language, Sanskrit Day was celebrated by the Sanskrit students of the Secondary Section on August 9, 2022 (Tuesday) by showcasing their talent in a myriad of programmes such as Mythological Quiz, Recitation of Hymns and sharing Sanskrit-related facts.

We are also delighted to share that our students, alongside their mentor Mrs Hiral Trivedi, have launched a subdomain sanskritamsanskriti.zebarschool.com devoted exclusively to Sanskrit will provide all the necessary materials and resources for the readers to become proficient in this ancient Vedic language. Our Principal, Ms Sharmistha Sinha, launched the subdomain. She congratulated the students and their mentor for coming up with a noble idea to promote this beautiful language.

Vishwa Gujarati Bhasha Diwas is celebrated on 24^th August every year as a tribute to the legendary Gujarati poet Lt.  Narmadashankar Dave on his birth anniversary. This day is celebrated as a day dedicated to Gujarati language and literature. Also known as Kavi Narmad, he is the father of modern Gujarati literature. He was an outspoken journalist and pamphleteer and a social reformer, too. He introduced many creative forms of writing to the language.

Gujarati language reflects the rich culture and heritage of Gujarat. It is the 26^th most spoken native language in the world. Narmad is a staunch and proud admirer and appreciator of Gujarat and Gujarati language. ‘Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat’ written by Kavi Narmad has been adopted as Gujarat’s state anthem.

The students of Zebar School for Children (Secondary Section) celebrated Vishwa Gujarati Diwas today with a variety of programmes. They honoured the renowned poet by delivering a speech on the life and works of Kavi Narmad and the rich background of Gujarati language and literature followed by a group song based on the glory of Gujarati language.  The students performed a short, delightful skit ‘Samjhan’ pertaining to the occasion which was followed by a Kavi Sammelan in which the students presented various poems which brought forth the glory of Gujarati literature. In the end the students dressed up in traditional attire presented Garba with great enthusiasm.

“Mother is the heartbeat in the home; and without her, there seems to be no heartthrob.”

Skit, dramatization is a unique tool to explore and express human feelings. The young brigade of ZSFC Grade XII caught the rapt attention of the audience by performing a comic skit which was organized on 18^th August 2022.

The budding actors skilfully prepared their presentation, every character was at their creative best. The powerful performances of young actors transported the audience to the realm of cinema. The skit was thoroughly entertaining as well as hugely successful in providing food for thought. Such is the power of effective use of cinema.

The topic of the skit was- Mother’s Day written by J.B.Priestley, a skit from their NCERT textbook. The skit displayed the importance of mother in every individual’s life. As everyone knows, motherly love is incomparable. Mother’s arm is the most comfortable place when you feel sad, depressed, afraid, or lonely. The skit comprised of the inseparable bond between a mother with her husband and children.

The skit was conducted in order to enhance imaginative skills, powers of creative expression, linguistic skills, and showcase their talent in dramatization under the guidance of English educator Ms. Himanshi Prakash and the Coordinator of Senior Secondary Section Ms. Dhara Mehta.

A Rotary club is a global network of neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who strive to make a positive impact on our communities, the world, and ourselves.

Rotary International’s Interact club is for young people between the ages of 12 and 18. The Rotary Club Sponsors Interact clubs, which provide support and guidance but are self-governing and self-supporting.

The Interact Club Installation Ceremony was held at Zebar School on 28^th July 2022

It was graced by distinguished Rotary Club members of Ahmedabad Greater. It was the Principal’s pleasure to welcome the eminent Rotarians to the school and encourage the Interactors to make others’ lives better by spreading motivation for success and attainment that is all-inclusive and deeply satisfying through small efforts.

A coin and currency note exhibition was held at Zebar School recently. Ms Manju Malaviya, the Grievance Redressal Officer, and Ms Mahafreen Jambusarwala, the Vice Principal, inaugurated the event. Numismatist Sanjay Tank displayed his collection of rare and antique coins and currency notes. Additionally, commemorative coins were displayed in the exhibition. Mr Sanjay Tank gave tips to the students to identify fake and real currency that would be helpful for them in the long run.

On 30^th 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.

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, 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’

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. 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.