Primary to Senior Secondary – CBSE Unit, Harni (April 2024 to July 2024)
The School registered 100% result in Std. XII & Std. X Boards. Std. XII – Raahil Desai topped securing 94.4%. Out of 49 students, 25 students scored 80% & above, 14 students scored 70% to 79%, 10 students scored below 70%.
Class XII - 100% Result
Raahil Desai (94.4%)
Std. X – Kandara Sheth topped securing 98%. Out of 338 students, 55 students scored 90% & above, 180 students scored 89% to 70%, 60 students scored 69% to 60% & 43 students scored below 60%.
Class X - 100% Result
Kandara Sheth (98.0%)
EGN Education Change Maker Award 2023
Our Chairman of Bright Group of Schools Dr Simit Shah is the proud recipient of the EGN Education Change Maker Award 2023, for his exceptional contribution towards the Education Sector. Sir was honoured with the award on 4th May 2024 in Ahmedabad. The Education Growth Network (EGN) creates opportunities for educators to support one another by sharing best practices, offering training, advice, and fostering collaborations. The EGN education award is a platform to recognize the contribution of educators, as they are the nation builders whose character, spirit and energy shapes the destiny of nations. The overarching theme for EGN Awards was “Focus on Education Growth - Believe, Achieve, Succeed”.
EGN Outstanding Leadership Award 2023
Our Principal Ms. Neeta Sharma received the EGN Outstanding Leadership Award 2023, for her exceptional contribution towards the Education Sector.
Khel Mahakumbh
Daksh Tilwani of Std. VIII secured the 1st position - Gold Medal in Lawn Tennis team event Khel mahakumbh. He also bagged the Best Player award. He secured the 2nd position in singles event at State Level Khel mahakumbh. He participated in the Tennis Championship Series (doubles) at All India Level under 14 category and received a trophy and certificate for the same. He also won Runner up trophy in Tennis Premiere League, U-14 category organized by TPL Ajay. He also won Gold Medal in team event and Silver Medal in Single event in Khel Mahakumbh 2.0 and won cash prize of Rs. 17,000/- in Lawn Tennis U-14 boys from Gujarat Government. He won U-14 Boys doubles in Championship series and was the Runner-up in super series boys doubles U-14 in All India Tennis Association Tournament.
Naisa Desai of Std. IX made us proud by securing the 1st position in 200 m bifin, the 2nd position in100 m bifin and the 3rd position in 50 m bifin in the 2nd Gujarat State Finswimming Championship – 2024 held at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad on 8/05/2024. She also won 3 Bronze Medal in Swimming in Khel Mahakumbh 2.0.
Risheet Pandya of Std. V received certificate and medal for participating in the Open Gujarat Inter School Chess Championship. He scored the 7th position. He also received certificate & trophy for Chess competition organised by the Surat District Chess Association. He has placed 4th in the merit list.
Hetansh Thakkar of Std. III bagged the Gold Medal in Football Tournament organised by Navrachana International School.
Adwait Pathak of Std. VIII & Pratham Shah of Std. X bagged Trophy & Medal for winners in Badminton Doubles. Vrutant Shah of Std. X bagged Trophy & Medal for winner & Svarna Shukla of Std. X bagged 2nd prize for winner in Chess organised by Ira International School. Adwait Pathak participated in shutter’s cup Badminton Tournament organized by Baroda Sports Arena and won runner up trophy in Boy’s doubles under 15 category.
Jenish Modi of Std. VII has published 2 books ‘The Glitcher’s Paradise’ and ‘The Mighty Dreams’ organized by Bric Books and won the published author certificate. He also participated in communication and public speaking workshop organized by Bal Bhavan Society. He received a certificate as Basic Drone Maker for his exceptional skills and outcome in drone development and flying drone workshop organized by IBA. The Robotized World at Bal Bhavan Society, Vadodara. He also received certificate of participation in the Himalayan camp at Shimla. He also published a book ‘Sneaker Head’ won the publisher Author Certificate organised by Bric Books.
Deetya Modi of Std. VII has received a trophy of Special recognition for her remarkable achievement by SVVP. She also received certificate of merit for participating in the 11th All India Children and Youth Art Competition cum Exhibition organized by Ananth Diamonds.
Aagam Shah of Std. II & Sraagvi Nayak of Std. VII bagged Gold Medal for 1st prize and Darshit Sheth of Std. VI has been awarded a medal and certificate for All India Kids Artist in the 11th All India Children and Youth Art Competition cum exhibition organized by Ananth Diamonds.
Prisha Shah of Std. IX bagged the 3rd prize in Geet Sangeet Competition (Sabke Ram on Instagram).
Janhavi Sapra of Std. VII has passed Sangeet Praveshika Purna Harmonium Vadan exam with distinction and Aksh Patel of Std. VIII has passed the Sangeet Prarambhik Tabla Vadan and keyboard exam in 1st class, Yug Chaubal of Std. VIII has passed Sangeet Parichay Tabla exam with distinction, Mithansh Jadhav of Std. VI has passed Sangeet Prarambhik exam 1st class, Drashti Ladava of Std. VI has passed Sangeet Praveshika Pratham exam 1st class in Tabla Vadan, Heli Sheth of Std. VII passed the Sangeet Praveshika Purna Kathak exam in 1st class organized by Gandharv Mahavidyalaya Trust.
Palak Trivedi of Std. VIII passed Sangeet Madhyama Purna, Devashi Singh of Std. VI passed Praveshika Pratham exam in 1st class, Myra Patel of Std. III passed Sangeet Parichay Bharatnatyam exam with 1st class & Jayitri Patel of Std. III received a certificate of Special recognition for Bharatnatyam organized by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharv Mahavidyalaya Mandal.
Dhyana Patel of Std. IV has passed Sangeet Prarambhik Purna and received Vishesh Yogyata Certificate in singing exam, Advait Pathak of Std. VIII has passed Sangeet Praveshika Purna exam for singing and keyboard and received certificate for the same, Hitansh Oza of Std. VI has bagged the certificate of vishesh Yogyata for passing Sangeet Prarambhik exam in Keyboard, Shlesha Maniar of Std. IX has received certificate for passing keyboard exam in 1st class and Zena Patel of Std. X got 1st class in Guitar Vaadan organized by Gandharv Mahavidyalaya.
Aryan Parikh of Std. X received Medal for Marathon (5 km) Ahimsa Run organized by IIFL.
Nilaksh Raundal of Std. VI successfully completed 2 km run in the Panda Run and bagged the 3rd position and also received a Medal and Certificate.
Harshvardhan Singh of Std. III bagged 3rd prize in Anand Mini Marathon organized by Anand Kids Marathon.
Samar Mansukhani of Std. IV received certificate of participation in the Handwriting Competition organized by International Institute Handwriting Analysis.
Rakshit Agnihotri of Std. III has been awarded Gold Medal and Merit Certificate for Crest Mathematics Olympiad organized by Crest innovators. He also passed the International standard of UCMAS ABACUS computation proficiency ewxamination of grade 8,9 and 10 with distiction organised by UCMAS examination board.
Netra Shah bagged 1st position & Vidhi Sharma of Std. VIII bagged the 3rd position in Poster making competition organised by United Way Kala Junction and received a trophy and certificate.
Keya Nai has attend the IV India Karate Do Rank of 9th KYU organised by International Wado Federation India.
Siddhant Patel of Std. V bagged Gold & Bronze Medal for Karate Championship organised by Wado Ryu International Doyo Karate Championshi.
Devarshi Shah of Std. X got 1st place in Kata organized by Nepal Shotokan Karate Do Association and 2nd place in Kata organized by Dubai Budokar Cup and got Medal and Certificate for the same.
Chitra Shah of Std. VI bagged Gold Medal & Best Kata player trophy in Shito-Ryu Shotokan Open National Karate Championship 2024.
Arya Saraf, Chitra Shah, Aryaman Chauhan, Dev Parmar, Akshat Modi, Devarshi Shah bagged Medals & Trophy in Shito-Ryu Shotokan Open National Karate Championship 2024. School also bagged the trophy.
Hitanshu Joshi of Std. VI, Richal Rajput, Ansh Shah of Std. VII, Swara Thakkar of Std. VIII received a trophy and certificate for outstanding performance in Shotokan International Karate Do organization.
Vriti Patel of Std. IV has secured 1st place in individual Kata in Shitoryu Shotokan Open National Karate Championship organized by Shitoryu Karate Association of India.
Pratham Parikh of Std. I, Aumgiri Goswami of Std. VII, Yashree Prajapati of Std. VI bagged trophy for outstanding performance and Vansh Kadam of Std. IV bagged 10th rank in Jr. White Belt, Rudra Bhatt of Std. VII achieved certificate of merit and medal for achieving 2nd place in Kumite in Shotokan International Karate Do organization India.
Kunj Shah of Std. V has attained the IWF India Karate Do Rank of 7th KYU green I belt organised by International Wado Federation India and received a certificate for the same.
Srushti Dhamecha, Apurva Jadhav of Std. VI received certificate of merit, Meshva Parekh of Std. VI received Certificate for Karate organised by Shitoryu Shotokan Open National Karate Championship.
Rachit Singla of Std. VII bagged 2 Bronze Medals and Zeel Parmar of Std. VIII bagged Silver Medal in Karate Championship organized by Seiko Kai Karate organization.
Yaksh Kanzariya of Std. V has published a book ‘Adventures of Meera’ won the publisher Author Certificate organised by Bric Books.
Hanshika Gowda of Std. X has participated in the 7th India Open Karate Championship organised by United Karate Do Foundation. She won the 1st place in the Cadet Senior – 14 yrs. and bagged Medal & Certificate for the same..
Aaradhya Singh of Std. IV participated in the Nanhe Kalakar Drawing Competition organised by Decathlon Baroda & received the certificate for the same.
Manas Kadia of Std. VIII won medal for being the Runner-up in the Inter Bal Bhavan Lawn Tennis Tournament Boys U-14 organised by Bal Bhavan.
Ansh Rawat of Std. VI bagged certificate of Achievement in Football Tournament.
Nishika Shah of Std. IX bagged Certificate of Appreciation as she participated in the Interschool Literary competition conducted by Delhi Public School, Harni.
Dhven Sharma of Std. IV bagged certificate of achievement for participating in Master Spellers organised by Oxford Univercity Press.
Dwija Parekh of Std. XI won second prize in duet Bharatnatyam organize by Akhil Bhartiya organised by Saamved Kala Mahotsav.
Jaimeen Vyas of Std. VIII won star performer trophy & Ginni Punjabi of Std. VII bagged trophy in dance organized by Wow Dance Show.
Visarg Bhavsar of Std. VII bagged the 3rd place in Badminton organized by Gujarat State Championship GNFC and received certificate and medal for the same.
Keyansinh Baraiya of Std. III got 3rd place in Kumite and 1st place in Kala organise by Seiko Kai Karate Gujarat State Open Championship. He bagged Gold Medal, Bronze Medal and certificate for the same.
Vihaan Patel of Std. VII participate in Basketball Tournament organise by Vibgyor group of schools and received certificate and trophy for 2nd runner-up. He also got trophy for most valuable player.
Aneri Patel of Std. VI and Mantra Patel of Std. III got certificate for participating in Yoga camp organize by BRG group.
Megh Patel and Vrutant Shah of Std X and Manan Shah of Std IX bagged the 1st Runner up trophy and Vihaan Patel of Std. VII bagged the second Runner up trophy in Basketball organised by Vibgyor.
Megh Patel, Aayush Shah & Vrutant Shah of Std. X, Manan Shah of Std. IX, Ved Shah & Vihaan Patel of Std. VII received 1st position in Basketball tournament organised by skoodle. Vrutant Shah and Megh Patel received 1st position in State Level Basketball Championship. Megh Patel also got selected for National Competition.
Meet Sethia of Std. V won Gold Medal for Best Bowler in Cricket Tournament organised by Baroda Veter Cricketers Association.
Jaini Soni of Std. V won Gold Medals in Karate in Khel Mahakumbh 2.0 and also got State Winner’s Certificate.
Aarush Dixit of Std. X received certificate of participation in Summer Bonanza organised by SSV school.
Kartavya Patel of Std. III has passed in the International standard of UCMAS ABACUS Competition & scoficiency examination in distriction organised by UCMAS examination Board.
Kesha Soni of Std. IV participated in the ABACUS level-4 International Level Competition organised by Mathematic Hub LLP. She has awarded Silver Medal for the same.
Darsh Patel of Std. VII won 1st prize in Ayodhya Cultural Festival in group of senior, sub junior and junior organised by Indian Art and culture society Shri’s Dance studio Solapur Ramsetu World Travel.
Pruthak Parikh, Jenish Modi and Ved Shah of Std. VII received certificate of winning championship in summer Basketball Fest 2024 U-12 boys category organised by Vibgyor group of schools. Pruthak Pathak also participated in U-14 boys category and received the certificate for the same.
Kiaan Patni of Std. VI got a trophy for 3rd prize as he participated in the keyboard playing competition organised by Swar Music Academy.
Maahi Shah of Sd. VI got 1st prize in Western dance competition organised by Break Well Dance class. She got a trophy for the same.
Kalp Leuva of Std. IX passed praveshika Purna exam for Vocal and Harmonium in distriction organised by Akhil Gujarat Sangeet Vidhyapit – Veraval.
Shanaya Chauhan of Std. VI won a certificate of participation in doms art league organised by Doms Art League.
Akshat Modi & Mahek Gangwani of Std. VIII and Arya Saraf of Std. XI won a trophy in Karate for their outstanding performance organised by Shotokan International Karate Do Organisation.
Isha Gamot of Std. VI won a medal in Dance Competition organised by Sanskrit Dance Academy.
Vishwam Shah of Std. VIII participated in online Poem Writing Competition organised by Environment Information Awarness, Capacity Building and Levely hood programme centre on the occasion of World Erath Day. He secured 2nd position in it.
Aaradhya Shah of Std. IV has completed Level-3 at UCMAS organised by UCMAS.
Navya Patel of Std. VII completed the Pratham level in Scout & Guide Association Vadodara District.
Vriha Parekh of Std. V participated and passed the International Standard of UCMAS examination board.
Vani Shah of Std. VII and Ved P K of Std. VI bagged trophy for merit & Dwija Vyas of Std. V bagged a trophy for 5th runner-up in UCMAS State Level Competition organised by 19th Gujarat UCMAS.
World Health Day
World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7th April. The theme for World Health Day 2024 is 'My health, my right’. This year’s theme is chosen to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions and freedom from discrimination.
World Heritage Day
World Heritage Day is celebrated on 18th April every year. It is observed throughout the world with a view to create awareness about preserving and promoting cultural and natural heritage.
Heritage Day was celebrated with great grandeur in our school. Brightians were briefed about its importance during morning assembly. Brightians sung a traditional song and gave a traditional dance performance. Class teachers explained the importance of Heritage and shared interesting facts about Indian Heritage in the class, thereby sensitizing the students about the importance of preserving monuments. A Heritage Quiz, which included a diverse range of questions on World and Indian heritage, was conducted for Brightians. Brightians enjoyed the quiz thoroughly.
Keeping in tune with the aims and objectives of NEP 2020, Bright School believes in providing ample opportunities to Brightians to integrate art in education and encourages experiential learning enabling them to learn concepts through practical applications. Thus, to enable the aforementioned 21st century skills, Brightians were given the opportunity to combine their knowledge and skill to create exquisite cloth paintings using Indian Folk Art like Warli, Madhubani, Palm Printing, Lippan Art, Block Print, Mandala Art, Tie and Dye etc. They also coffee painted various Indian Heritage monuments like Laxmi Vilas Palace, Rani Ki Vav, Qutub Minar, Shivaji Maharaj Fort etc. There was a grand display of students' work.
SVVP - Campaigning for Elections
Several awareness programmes were held in school to campaign for the Lok Sabha Elections. Teachers undertook the Voters' Pledge thereby promising to exercise their right to vote. As part of the Signature Campaign, Brightians of senior-secondary section sensitized parents on exercising their right to vote and took their signatures. Parents demonstrated their commitment towards the nation by participating actively. Teachers demonstrated their solidarity towards the nation by heartily participating in Bike Rally and Votathon Walk. During the Bike Rally they took a city tour encouraging people to cast votes. During the Votathon Walk they walked from Hill Memorial School to Kamati Garden giving the same message. During the morning assemblies Brightians shared many interesting facts about Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The Principal, Ms Neeta Sharma, appealed to the Brightians to encourage their family members and neighbors to exercise their right to vote. Class teachers reinforced the same in classrooms. Brightians demonstrated solidarity, integrity and commitment towards the nation by making posters and writing slogans on the occasion.
Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event held on April 22 every year, to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first observed in 1970 and has since grown into a global movement. Earth Day has played a crucial role in raising awareness about environmental issues, inspiring policy changes and promoting sustainable practices. Each year, Earth Day focuses on a specific theme. For 2024, the official theme is ‘Planet v/s Plastic’. It highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution and its impact on our environment.
Brightians observed World Earth Day by participating in various activities that raised their understanding about how individual and collective actions can contribute to a healthier and a more sustainable planet. Brightians of Std. I to V played puzzles and made posters which reinforced their understanding about employing best practices to safeguard our Earth from destruction. Brightians of Std. VI to IX made paper bags and hand bags to promote the idea ‘Say NO to Plastic’, which was very much in tune with the theme of Earth Day 2024. The teachers created awareness about environmental issues and advocated lifestyle changes such as reducing carbon footprint, conserving water and energy, planting trees, stopping the use of plastics and practicing the 4Rs – refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle. Students’ work was exhibited on display boards. A booklet demonstrating precautions to be followed to save mother Earth was also displayed.
Gujarat Day
The state of Gujarat was formed on 1st May 1960. The former state of Bombay was segregated on the basis of language and two states namely, Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed. Ever since, 1st May is celebrated as Gujarat Day.
Gujarat Day was celebrated with pride and reverence. During the morning assembly Brightians sung 'જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત...'. The garba songs ‘ઓ રંગ રસિયા કયા રમી આવ્યા...’ and 'અષાઢ ઉચ્ચારમ્, મેઘ મલ્હારમ્...' were sung by the music teacher, Mr Rajiv Dashputre. Brightians performed garba on the songs. The songs were well orchestrated and Brightians clapped and cheered to the beats of the music. Class teachers shared information related to Gujarat Day with the students in class. On the map of Gujarat, Brightians penned down 'રંગીલું ગુજરાત', 'સ્વચ્છ ગુજરાત', 'ગતિશીલ ગુજરાત', 'ખંતીલું ગુજરાત' etc. Our Chairman - Dr Simit Shah, Directress - Miss Swara Shah, the Principal - Ms. Neeta Sharma, heads and teachers signed their names in Gujarati. Interesting facts related to Gujarat were displayed and Brightians got to learn many new things about Gujarat. Brightians also made posters with the message 'જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત', 'મને ગર્વ છે હું ગુજરાતી છું' etc. written on them.
Students Council Elections
The Students Council Elections are a cherished annual tradition at Bright Day School, Near Gada Circle, Harni. Having a Students Council is a great source of pride for any educational institution. These elections help students learn about the entire election process, including campaigning and selecting the best candidates.
The highly awaited Students Council Elections for the academic year 2024-2025 were held on 28th June, 2024, in our school. The candidature was open for various positions like President, Vice President, Head Boy, Head Girl, House Captains, Vice House Captains etc. Several aspiring and dynamic Brightians came forward for nominations. The nominees were then screened and selected by a panel. For several days, the candidates campaigned for their respective positions with unshakable confidence, and their enthusiasm was matched by the voters. The school principal, Ms Neeta Sharma mentored the Brightians to cast their votes fairly and suitably. Strict measures were implemented to ensure fair elections in an orderly manner. Brightians of Std. VI to XII got an opportunity to cast votes.
Founder's Day
Founder’s Day on 3rd July every year, in memory of Sir Shri Jayendrabhai Shah, the remarkable personality who laid the foundation of the cherished institution.
During the morning assembly, students, heads and teachers alike, reflected on the deep impact Sir had on their lives and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to have known him and to have been guided by his knowledge, wisdom and vision. The Principal Ms Neeta Sharma shared his journey, his vision and praised his unmatchable devotion and dedication to work. Students danced on 'Hame likhna hein padhna hein aagehi badhna hein...' choreographed by our Performing Arts teacher Ms Vaishali Bane, emphasizing Sir's Vision of our school. Brightians crooned to the song 'Ik din beet jayenga maati ke mol...' mentored by our Performing Arts teacher Mr Rajiv Dashputre. The students paid heartfelt tribute to Sir by sketching and adorning his portrait with colourful handmade flowers. The teachers shared the journey of this larger-than-life figure who started his career by schooling 33 students and went on to become the Founder of one of the most prestigious educational institutions in town. A quiz was also conducted reminiscing Sir’s never-ending pursuit of imparting knowledge and quality education to students.
All the educators carry the torch of Sir’s legacy under the guidance of Chairman Dr Simit Shah and Directress Ma'am Swara Shah, with utmost reverence and devotion. As we celebrate the extraordinary life he lived, we pledge to carry his legacy forward with pride, ensuring that his vision and dreams live on, forever etched in the fabric of the institution he so passionately built. Dear Sir Shri Jayendrabhai Shah: 'Your light may have faded from our physical world, but your influence and impact will forever shine bright within our hearts. Your dedication and passion transformed our school into what it is today. Sir, you left an indelible mark on the educational landscape, and we owe much of our success to your tireless efforts. Thank you, Sir, for lighting our path. Your legacy lives on in every classroom, every student, and every achievement.' Dear Brightians, let us carry forward Sir’s torch of knowledge, compassion, and resilience. May his spirit guide us as we strive for excellence in education.
Investiture Ceremony
‘If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.’ The Investiture Ceremony was held at Bright Day School, CBSE Unit, Near Gada Circle on 11th July 2024. The event commenced with a prayer invoking God’s blessings. Dr Simit Shah, the Chairman, Ms Swara Shah, the Directress and Ms Neeta Sharma, the Principal felicitated the elected and selected Student Council Members by pinning the badges and draping the sashes. The Class Representatives also received badges during the ceremony. This was followed by the oath-taking ceremony, wherein the Student Council Members pledged to uphold the values and principles of the school. They promised to serve with humility, listen with compassion and lead with purpose. The Directress Ms Swara Shah, congratulated and blessed the Student Council Members. The Vice President, General Secretary, Head Boy, and Head Girl expressed their gratitude to the Management for entrusting them with leadership roles. They also thanked the fellow Brightians for their unwavering trust and support. The walk past of the Student Council Members across the length and breadth of the school bearing the school flag and with their heads held high was a visual treat for everyone. Brightians clapped and cheered the Student Council Members. The ceremony culminated with Brightians crooning to the School Song and the National Anthem.
An Orientation Session was organized for the parents of Std. I students on 27.04.2024. The Principal, Ms Neeta Sharma, gave a detailed orientation about various aspects of school education like code of conduct, uniform and appearance, curriculum, evaluation, scholastic - co-scholastic areas etc. At the end of the session she also addressed the parents' queries. Parents expressed gratitude for the initiative taken by the management.
An Orientation Session was organized for the students of Std. IX on 13.04.2024 in the J.R. Shah auditorium. The Principal Mrs Neeta Sharma oriented Brightians about CBSE’s Structure of Assessment for the year 2024-2025, at length. She explained the students about the Periodic tests, Multiple Assessment, Portfolio and Subject Enrichment Activities. Teachers of core subjects further briefed the students about the questions expected in the exams and their weightage. All subject teachers gave sufficient examples of competency based questions and questions based on assertion and reasoning to enhance students’ understanding. The principal also addressed the queries of the students.
A training on NCF 2023 was organized for all the educators on 03.05.2024 to orient them on various aspects associated with it. Ms Ela Kapadia was the resource person. She is a passionate educationist, trainer and curriculum planner. All the teachers attended the session. The training stressed on the continuous professional development of teachers, learning standards, inculcating cross-cutting themes.
A training session was organized for all the educators on the topic 'Artificial Intelligence and its Features' on 08.06.2024. The resource person for the workshop was Ms Nikita Batra, an experienced education strategist and curriculum designer and an expert in the field of artificial intelligence. The agenda of the workshop was to educate teachers to integrate AI in teaching-learning process. She gave demonstration of innumerable AI tools which assist teachers in summarizing texts, lesson planning, making rubrics, quizzes, presentations and assessments like Web ChatGPT, sider.ai, Brisk Teaching etc. She also educated the teachers about using Google docs to create informative documents and creating and viewing YouTube channels. The session was educative and informative with many take-aways for the teachers. At the end of the session the teachers felt confident and enthusiastic about incorporating AI as a tool in their teaching.
Gyan Sarovar Sahodaya
Gyan Sarovar Sahodaya workshops for professional enrichment were held on 22.07. 2024 (Saturday) for teachers of Std. I to X and on 13.07.2024 (Saturday) for teachers of Std. XI and XII. The details of the same are as follows :
The workshop for Std. I & II was conducted by Ms. Shalini More, Ms. Sakina Giniwala & Ms. Zenat Buddhvani (Psychologist & Special Educators). It was about understanding the challenges faced by students in the class by Zenat Buddvani, NCF – 2022 for English, Maths & Env. They suggested many activities and websites. Ms. Archana Sharma, Ms. Jyoti Waghmode, Ms. Vipasha Pandey, Ms. Komal Methwani, Ms. Anuragi Joshi, Ms. Khushbu Sarvaiya, Ms. Sangita Verma, Ms. Mahima Bhatt, Ms. Kirti Bhatt, Ms. Pranali Patel, Ms. Mallika Mehta, Ms. Trupti Pal, Ms. Sonali Patwardhan, Ms. Prashansa Gonsalves, Ms. Sandhya Shah, Ms. Shruti Varshney and Ms. Manisha Gupta attended the workshop.
The workshop for Std. III to V (English) was conducted by Mrs. Kiran Tiwari. It was about Teaching the Art of Creative Writing – open ended story, letter writing, paragraph writing, picture description. Ms. Preet Avtani, Ms. Neha Kapade, Ms. Sudha Vaidya, Ms. Jaya Bharti, Ms. Ranjana Chauhan, Ms. Neelima Jayaswal, Ms. Arti Shah attended the workshop.
The workshop for Std. III to V (EVS) was conducted by Ms. Shraddha Satwe. It was about Holistic Approach to Environmental Studies Teaching/ Learning in Classroom – How to plan lesson by using the 7 learning cycles along with various activities like Poster Making, Best out of Waste and Role Play method. Ms. Nishita Vyas, Ms. Shruti Panjabi, Ms. Payal Modi, Ms. Pooja Mewada, Ms. Pooja Sharma, Ms. Nitisha Shah, Ms. Trisha Chawda attended the workshop.
The workshop for Std. III to V (Mathematics) was conducted by Ms. Jyothi V. & Ms. Anjana Patel. It was an interactive session covering various hands on activities from the topics - Factors and Multiples, Parameter and Area, Lines and Angles, Fractions. Ms. Nayna Bhavsar, Ms. Urvashi Thakkar, Ms. Arpita Dutta, Ms. Dipti Jiandani attended the workshop.
The workshop for Std. III to V (Hindi) was conducted by Ms. Suruchi Tiwari. It was about Artistic Form of Hindi – Introduction of language Hindi Grammar and types of Literature. Ms. Neha Saxena, Ms. Hemlata Sharma attended the workshop.
A workshop for English teachers of Standards VI to VIII was conducted by Ms. Preeti Nair, focusing on the pedagogy of creative writing. Through engaging PowerPoint presentations, Ms. Nair demonstrated effective techniques for developing good questions, addressing common misconceptions, and structuring event sequences in stories. Key concepts such as 'Risking Action' and 'Falling Action' were introduced, providing valuable insights for the participating teachers. The workshop aimed to enhance the teaching skills of the participants, enabling them to create a more engaging and creative learning environment for their students. The attendees included Ms. Leela Rani Manne, Ms. Dipali Vaghela, Ms. Firdosara Pathan, Ms. Neha Shah, and Ms. Meera Shah, all of whom benefited from the interactive and informative session.
A science workshop titled 'Curiosity' was conducted for teachers of Standards VI to VIII by Ms. Mauli K. and Ms. Jaya Bajpai. The primary objective of the workshop was to foster curiosity in students' minds through engaging DIY activities, exploring the underlying scientific principles, and demonstrating how to create educational toys using economical and readily available resources. The workshop focused on experimental learning, introducing innovative methods to align with the curriculum. Key takeaways included hands-on experience with DIY activities, understanding the science behind everyday phenomena, and learning to create educational resources using minimal expenses. The participating teachers, including Ms. Arti Chaubey, Ms. Ritu Ghatpande, Ms. Shilpa Gupta, Ms. Hardeep Kaur, Ms. Shikha Sharma, and Ms. Pragya Chaudhary, benefited from this interactive and informative session, gaining valuable insights to enhance their teaching practices and inspire curiosity in their students.
A Social Science workshop for teachers of Standards VI to VIII was conducted by Ms. Suchitra. The workshop focused on innovative methods to engage students and promote critical thinking. One of the key takeaways was the introduction of the 'Jigsaw Method', a collaborative learning technique that enables students to share information and insights effectively. Another engaging activity, 'Think Headline', encouraged participants to think creatively and write headlines from an editor's perspective, using images as prompts. This exercise helped teachers explore new ways to present information and make lessons more interactive. The participating teachers, including Ms. Sunita Menezes, Ms. Nalini Raghave, and Ms. Anupama Thakur, benefited from this informative and engaging session, gaining valuable insights to enhance their teaching practices and make Social Science more accessible and enjoyable for their students.
A Mathematics workshop for teachers of Standards VI to VIII was conducted by Ms. Renu, focusing on innovative methods to enhance the learning experience for students. The session introduced various puzzles, games, and teaching techniques designed to make mathematics more engaging and challenging. The workshop aimed to equip teachers with effective tools and strategies to instill a deeper understanding and appreciation of mathematical concepts in their students. By exploring interactive and immersive approaches, participants gained valuable insights to make their teaching practices more impactful. The attending teachers, including Ms. Daksha Joshi, Ms. Neha Tiwari, Ms. Nishi Singh, Ms. Rekha Vyas, Ms. Priyal Shah, Ms. Jagruti Sonavane, Ms. Dipali Soni, benefited from this informative and engaging session, acquiring new ideas and techniques to enrich their mathematics lessons and inspire their students.
A Hindi workshop for teacher of Standards VI to VIII was conducted which focused on effective methods to enhance the teaching of Hindi and foster student engagement. Mrs. Sangeeta Singh led an interactive session, emphasizing the importance of developing language skills through the LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) sequence. Key highlights included: Listening skills development, Reading skills and model reading and Writing skills enhancement. The workshop was highly engaging, with meaningful activities designed and executed by the participating teachers. The attendees, including Ms. Jyotsna Bhardwaj, Ms. Maya Jangir, Ms. Heena Makwana, and Ms. Kinnari Rajvanshi, benefited from this informative session and gained valuable insights to enhance their teaching practices.
A Gujarati workshop for teachers of Standards VI to X was conducted by Ms. Induben Joshi. The workshop began with two engaging games designed to enhance vocabulary skills. The discussion centered around examination strategies, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) and National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The conversation was particularly engaging when updating writer guidelines and grammar rules were addressed. Additionally, the session explored effective methods to remember challenging spellings in Gujarati, which was discussed in detail. Overall, the workshop was informative and interactive, providing valuable insights and practical tips for teaching and learning. The participants were Ms. Prerna Shah, Ms. Krupa Gami and Ms. Preeti Bhatt.
Every year, Gyan Sarovar Sahodaya organizes workshops for teachers to enhance their teaching methods, update their knowledge and share best teaching practices. Std. IX and X teachers attended the workshops on 22nd June 2024 at various city schools. All the resource persons conducted the workshops in a very interesting and comprehensive manner. The workshops were infused with handouts, practical tips and hands-on activities which were relevant and valuable and ensured hundred- percent participation of students. At the end of the workshops, teachers felt more confident in their ability to engage students in a meaningful and productive manner.
- The English workshop was attended by Ms. Meenu Mahajan, Ms. Purvi Buch & Ms. Vandana Gadiya. The resource person for the workshop was Ms. Harsha Motwani.
- The Hindi workshop was attended by Ms. Anju Bhat & Ms. Darshan Dhillon. The resource person for the workshop was Ms. Anju Singh.
- The Mathematics workshop was attended by Ms. Nikita Dadhich, Ms. Namrata Notani, Ms. Priyanka Ghosh, Ms. Mayuri Thakkar & Ms. Neelam Dahiya. The resource person for the workshop was Ms Pratima Paul and Ms Linata Arande.
- The Chemistry workshop was attended by - Ms. Neha Vats & Ms. Yogita Telang. The resource person for the workshop was Ms. Kruti Trivedi.
- The Biology workshop was attended by Ms. Pragati Jamane. Ms Kruti Trivedi. The resource person for the workshop was Ms Papiya Mukerjee.
- The Social Science workshop was attended by Ms. Pooja Vyas, Ms. Usha Nair, Ms. Hetal Chauhan, Ms. Shashi Sharma, Mr. Rakesh Sharma & Ms. Kinnari Shah. The resource person for the workshop was Ms Usha Pandit and Ms Pinkal Singh.
- The Gujarati was attended by Ms. Priyanka Joshi. The resource person for the workshop was Ms Indu Joshi.
- The Sanskrit was attended by Ms. Priyanka Joshi. The resource person for the workshop was Ms Samrudhha.
Similar workshops were held for the English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education and Computer Science teachers of Std. XI and XII on 13th July 2024. All the participants expressed their appreciation for the comprehensive coverage of the topics and the interactive nature of the workshops. Overall the workshops equipped teachers with the tools needed to enhance their students’ proficiency in various subjects, making the teaching-learning process more dynamic and effective.
- The English workshop was attended by Ms. Ranjana Gangotra, Ms. Sophia Florence. The resource person for the workshop was Ms Rinta Chaudhary.
- The Mathematics workshop was attended by Ms. Ashwini Shewale, Mr. Jatin Patel. The resource person for the workshop was Dr V D Pathak, retired HOD of Mathematics Department of MSU.
- The Physics workshop was attended by Mr. Hemant Rane, Ms. Lakshmi Sagar. The resource person for the workshop was Mr. Aditya Kalvankar.
- The Chemistry workshop was attended by Ms. Lucky Singh, Ms. Madhushree Mukherjee. The resource person for the workshop was Ms Arpita Modashara. • The Biology workshop was attended by Ms. Gitanjali Tandel, Ms. Shikha Bhadoria. The resource person for the workshop was Ms. Farida Sridar. • The Computer Science workshop was attended by Ms. Reshu Kaushik. The resource person for the workshop was Mr Alpesh Shah. • The Physical Education workshop was attended by Ms. Chitra Gavli. The resource person for the workshop was Dr Praveen Mishra
