The Diplomacy Club held its inaugural meeting with the Russian delegation on 8 May 2025. Students exchanged greetings in their native languages, setting an inclusive tone. Russian students’ presentations included highlights of their regions, culture, and music, introducing icons like Chekhov and popular bands. Indian students reciprocated with insights into Indian literature and music. The session included rich discussions on traditions, attire, and cuisines. Observing Russia’s Victory Day, students shared national pride and reflected on historical milestones together.
Class VII students participated in an exciting workshop on forces and motion on 30 April 2025, led by Abhinav Singhal. The activity challenged students to design and build their own marble roller coasters using 12 sheets of paper and masking tape. Students learned about the concept of force, its effects on objects, and how to apply it in real-world scenarios. With 1.5 hours to create and test their models, students had to think creatively and work efficiently without the aid of scales or protractors. The project taught students valuable lessons on taking approximations and measurements, embracing imperfection, and the importance of problem-solving skills.
Two insightful sessions on Sexuality Education were conducted by the Pratisandhi Foundation in April for students of Classes VI and VIII. The session for Class VI, held on 17 April, addressed puberty, physical and emotional changes, and personal hygiene in an age-appropriate, respectful manner. The Class VIII session, on 23 April, focused on reproductive health, peer pressure, and media influence. Both sessions encouraged open dialogue and student participation, fostering awareness and informed thinking. These initiatives promoted healthy attitudes and responsible understanding among students.
The annual inter-school technology fest Ordin@triX Kuriobots 25.0 lit up the campus on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, bringing together young tech enthusiasts from across the country. Hosted by the Pyrotech Club in collaboration with Kurious Learning Labs, this year’s fest revolved around the thought-provoking theme ‘Technoir: The Flip Side of Innovation.’ The event featured an exciting lineup of eleven competitions—ten held offline and one conducted online—spotlighting emerging fields such as Business Pitching, Movie Making, Photography, Data Analysis, Game Designing, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and Robotics. With participation from over 40 schools and a distinguished panel of judges from diverse industries—including business, education, filmmaking, photography, and technology—the fest marked a new benchmark with the introduction of several innovative categories. Congratulations to Amity International School, Sector 45, Gurugram, for clinching the Overall Winner’s Trophy in what was a thrilling and competitive display of creativity and technological prowess.
Students of Classes XI and XII were introduced to the tGELF HARMONY competitions by Mr. Deepanshu and Ms. Madhulika from tGELF/JA India on 16 April 2025. They were familiarized with the Company of the Year programme in particular, highlighting what it takes to build and run a student company, what benefits the competition brings and the structure of the same. The winning members of the school’s own company, CigCreate, shared their experience at COYC, and encouraged students to participate. They were also given details regarding the Youth Harmony and Reel to Real categories of the competition. The session was extremely helpful to budding leaders and change makers, helping them find an opportunity to hone their skills.
The school’s sports team, along with students from Team Saksham, participated in the World Autism Awareness Day 2025 Sports Event organized by Tamana Autism Centre on 4 April 2025. Students enthusiastically took part in various events such as Tug of War, Ring-O-Ring, 40m Race, 40m Hurdle Race, Soft Ball Throw, and Skating, securing top positions in multiple categories. The event was a true celebration of inclusivity, promoting teamwork, empathy, and unity among students of all abilities through the spirit of sportsmanship and shared participation.
Sehpaathi conducted an enriching session on 17 May 2025 for students from Hamari Pehchan and Jaagriti. TIS,VV volunteers guided them through the basics of MS Word, covering tools and shortcuts, followed by an engaging introduction to Scratch coding. A concise English class on subject-verb agreement added to the academic value. The session ended with heartfelt thank-you cards created by the students. Filled with knowledge-sharing and warm connections, the day left a meaningful impact on both volunteers and learners.
On 7 and 8 May 2025, students from Classes I to V celebrated Rabindranath Jayanti with enthusiasm and admiration. Classes I and II enjoyed singing ‘Ekla Chalo Re,’ exploring stories like Kabuliwala, illustrating Tagore’s poems, and writing lines from Cloud and Waves. Classes III to V engaged in recitations, quizzes, podcasts, and creative writing like ‘If I were Tagore today…’. Activities like poem comprehension and national anthem discussions deepened their respect for Tagore’s legacy. The celebration fostered creativity, learning, and love for India’s literary icon.
Through the months of April and May, the initial SHIN programme sessions for Classes III, IV, and V were highly engaging and impactful, fostering spatial awareness, critical thinking, and collaboration. In Class III, students explored 3D shapes using cubes, enhancing memory, motor coordination, and visualisation through individual and paired activities. Class IV and V students worked in groups of three, using kits with cubes and shapes to solve hands-on challenges that encouraged problem-solving and teamwork. SHIN rules were introduced, and students were guided on using their activity books and materials effectively. Across all classes, the interactive nature of the sessions promoted creativity, peer learning, and enthusiastic participation, laying a strong foundation for future SHIN activities.
On 14 May 2025, the day began with a streak of happiness for teachers of Classes Nursery to V as they attended a fun-filled and engaging workshop on happiness conducted by Mr. Anit, a sustainability crusader, happiness coach, and strategist with over two decades of international experience. Deeply passionate about working with young minds and enhancing societal well-being, Mr. Anit guided them through a journey of self-reflection and joyful discovery. Through engaging games, Mr. Amit conveyed the value of communication, and teamwork. The importance of small habits like taking breaks in between work and journaling the acts of gratitude took centre stage. Concepts like ‘hedonic adaptation’ were introduced, making the session both insightful and empowering. The session encouraged the audience to pause and consider whether they were truly happy and if they really understood what they needed to feel fulfilled. The workshop helped them understand the importance of aligning their values, managing time meaningfully, setting goals, prioritising tasks, and cultivating positive habits. With its focus on emotional well-being and personal growth, the workshop reinforced the idea that happy teachers create happy classrooms, and that happiness is a practice we can all nurture in our daily lives.