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Chairman

1. What do you think about the progress of our institution?

I am happy that we started back in 2009 with just a few hundred students but today
SGU campus has 16000 students studying from Kindergarten to PhD level. Our
Engineering and Management Institute received NAAC A grade and NBA.
Accreditation; we evolved as University in 2017 and have come up with
additional courses to accommodate students. Our School also started with a few
hundred students but today has around 4500 students studying in CBSE, IGCSE
and IB curricula that we afford to the students. Of course, we still have miles to
travel ahead as my dream is to see the School and our University to be reckoned
among the Top Institutes of the nation and the world.
2. What do you like to do in your free time?

I am an avid fitness lover. I work out at my private gymnasium for around 2 hours
every day. Also, I like to read business books as well as inspirational books like
biographies of Business people and others who have impacted our society positively.
3. What is the one quote that keeps you motivated in your difficult
times?
“Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better”. This quote by Jim Rohn the American
Business Philosopher always reminds me that challenges are here to build me into a
better person...
Chairman
4. Which is the best value that you think today’s youth could have?
“Gratitude” is the best value that today’s youth could have. They should realize that in
their success and lives there is the contribution of their parents, teachers, friends, well-
wishers, the society and the nation. They should work on themselves keeping this in mind
and be ready one day to give back to society and their parents.
5. How did you manage to accept and overcome the challenges you faced
during Covid?
There’s a wonderful quote by Zig Ziglar, “If you help enough people to get what they want;
you can have everything you want.” The secret of wading through the challenges of the
Covid crises was "serving the society". We turned our campus hostels into Covid Care
Centre and treated around 40,000 patients successfully with all the necessary facilities.
We helped in the sanitization of villages around. We provided food packets to migrants.
We changed our focus from ourselves to help the society around us.
6. If you get to talk to today’s youth, what advice would you give to
them?
My message to my younger self or the younger generation can be summed up in the
words, “Be diligent”. Youngsters need to become self-aware, have clear goals and then
pursue them diligently. In the process, one should work to be a better person and human
being.
Trustee
What do you think about the progress of

SGIS and SGU?
Response- I think in the last 12 years we have done
commendable work from growing with a number
of a few hundred students to now 16000 students
on the campus. We have students studying from
school to PhD level. In 2017 we evolved as a
University and started more courses. Our school
also started initially with a few hundred students
and now there are 4500 students studying at CBSE,
IGCSE and IB levels.
What keeps you going and how do you

know this is what you wanted to do?
Response-I is an Engineer by education but my
passion was to be an entrepreneur. I left my job
and started my IT business, where I came in
contact with the Ghodawat group. The chairman
saw the leadership qualities in me. Today I serve as
the trustee of the SG Educational campus and it
was a long journey from a supplier to the trustee of
the group. In the end, it was about following my
heart and the dream that keeps me going.
Trustee
What do you think will help SGIS and SGU in overall growth?
Response-SGIS and SGU will grow when our students grow and find the right direction in
their lives. Our teaching-learning process should be more student-centric. When we put
the students first in every policy we make and everything we plan to do, we will see
overall growth.
What advice would you like to give to the youngsters?

Response-The advice which I will like to give to the younger generation is- to be very
clear about your goals in life. Many young people today don’t have a clear goal. They can
get sidetracked on their path of life and career. I find that those students who have clear
goals are better focused and give better results. So be very clear of your goals in life.
How did SGU impact you to become the person you are now?
Response-At SGU campus, I have handled various leaders of different institutes. I have
learnt the importance of interpersonal skills, leadership, communication etc. this
responsibility has taken me out of my comfort zone. I am managing a campus right from
the kindergarten to the PhD level. It has helped me to address each issue on its own merit.
I have become more sensitive to people’s needs, which drives human beings. I am a better
person and a better leader due to SGU. It has taught me the 4Ds and 1C- devotion,
determination and dedication along with commitment.
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Arun
Patil's
How has the experience of teaching evolved you as a person?

I started my career as a high school teacher. I was
preparing for the competitive exams and wanted to really
give back to society through any best possible means. I
thought if I try something where I can get a lot of
empowerment and I can utilize my views and my passion,
so preparing for exams and higher education, I started
enjoying teaching as a high school teacher.
It was great fun, especially when I was teaching in very remote places where I could see the
students are facing various challenges such as transportation and technology, and socio-
economic problems. eventually, I started liking teaching, completed my higher education and
decided I wanted to be a teacher. I involved myself in a sense where anything I was doing with
the students; I could see the results and the outcomes. I was getting more satisfied and I could
see as the students got more mesmerized and motivated to follow the teachers, how they
believed in their teachers, so I was enjoying, it gives me a lot of revenues like communication
skills. You need to communicate very well to be a good teacher. So, when it comes to the positive
student experience, it was more about how you engage the students, so I evolved my teaching,
especially working in higher education in Australia where a lot of different teaching methods
and technology is applied. I learnt a lot there; I gained that knowledge and I decided to
understand how higher education teaching works. I also got some international exposure which
helped me.
What advice would you give to your younger self?

Whatever you do, do it with passion. Enjoy because unless you enjoy it you don’t learn much.
Understand what your passion is, what you are good at, work on your own strength and work on
your own weakness but importantly you should enjoy, for example, I was asking kids who
finished a football game, I asked one kid, how was the game? He said we lost. I repeated the
question to get the same answer but I was expecting that he should say I enjoyed it as it doesn’t
matter if he won or lost it but instead, he should enjoy it.
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Arun
Patil's
During the exercise, one should enjoy it, try to win but if it doesn’t happen, at
the end of the day you should at least enjoy what you did. unless you enjoy it,
you won’t progress. I enjoy being vice-chancellor and like to come back to the
office. A student should also feel the same, want to come back to school to meet
teachers, peers or classmates and enjoy the day and want to learn something. Do
it with passion and make sure you enjoy what you do.
How do you see SGU in the next 10 years?
The university has great potential and the infrastructure is as impressive as any international campus. The
students are also very focused and now the institute is focusing on making sure that students get to learn
what they desire, we also are supporting the teachers and the helping staff. So, I am sure in the next few years
we will be the preferred university in this area, the students will look forward to getting into this university,
this confidence is developed due to the academics, research in commercialization and engaging with
industries and other stakeholders. Making the three pillars strong, we are also, and then with the given
infrastructure we are implementing and adopting many things like articulation, where we will collaborate
with many foreign and renowned universities in abroad study programs where we will be given a lot of
exposure to the students.
What cultural differences have you observed between Australia and India?
Western culture and our culture are very different, we have a lot of values in our structure for example
families, though they also have families, a lot of independence is observed in Australia whereas in India a lot
of dependence is seen which I think is a lot more important. Another is that we have a strong foundation for
democracy. We value and respect each other. Few things we can learn from them but personally in a nutshell
if we compare, I feel that culture-wise, India has a better culture.
In terms of the education system, there is a contrast. They have done a lot of research and used the trial-and-
error method to come up with a different system that is designed to enhance individual learning which has
come up after a lot of studies and research and I like their system. When we compare, our focus is on how I can
remember things whereas their focus is on how I can understand and apply things, in our case, it is coming
now, we have started project-based learning. Their higher school learning system is ancient in terms of
outside evolution, and they have developed their infrastructure according to that. There the intellectual
ability is supported by infrastructure and thus are able to achieve great results in research.
We lack in that area moreover they have different learning spaces that promote the team and experiential
learning. We have a lot to do but I believe if we work hard, we will be able to do it.
Director
Principal
How do you define passion?

Passion is a thing that even if u keep working and do
the same work every day...you still enjoy it .. you don't
get bored or feel tired. You see something 'new' in it..
when you have this then you know you are passionate
about it have this passion and I never get tired. I enjoy
doing routine work and I keep finding new ways as to
what all things can be introduced and keep moving
with time and try innovative things so that there is
never a time we say that this is boring or tiring.
What advice will you give to your younger self?

Whatever journey was accepted by my younger self was not a bad choice.
What is one quote that keeps you motivated?

I feel that I am responsible for the children under my care...it is my moral responsibility to
take care of them. One thought haunts me if one child goes wrong then one family goes
wrong and if one family goes wrong then one community goes wrong.
What comes to your mind when you think about the progress of an Empire
like SGIS for which you have worked for the past 10 years?
It comes to my mind that it is an effort of a great team, of challenges, of up-gradation and
never relaxing as there is every day that something needs to be done.
One quote that comes to my mind of APJ Abdul Kalam that " Never be happy with your first
victory and if that happens then people will say that it was your luck" ...so you should keep
on striving and achieving and keep moving.
Director
Principal
How has SGIS changed you into the person you are now and what are the
best lessons you have learnt?.
Before I joined SGIS I never believed that I have the potential that I could take care of 4000
children and 500 teachers as I had always worked in schools with limited children about
1000 and limited teachers about 150 or so...and nothing beyond that. But SGIS taught me
that I could establish a Cambridge school, an IB school as well as take care of the entire
CBSE section. I also take care of 30 other schools and their teachers when it comes to their
training or organizing events. This way I could realize my extended potential so to speak.
How did the first wave of Covid affect your work and how did you
overcome it?
The day the school was closed I could not believe that it will not start for many days and it
was difficult as my life revolves around it. I called all the heads of all the departments and
discussed that there should be no difficulties in the learning process of the children and we
need to do something. We immediately decided to adopt the online platform. We were the
first school to switch to online learning ..probably the first school in entire Maharashtra.
We did not waste time discussing the pros and cons. In no time we started the online
learning process. at first, it was regular classes and then extracurricular activities too.
It was smooth sailing for all and we never felt that the learning of children has got affected.
It was the support of staff and they accepted all instructions … they were working much
harder as it was not an easy task. There were financial issues as the fees had to be paid..so I
started delivering the books and supplies at the closest pickup points for children and then
we could collect the fees as well this way funds were generated and we could pay the
teachers salary..so there was never a time that we could not tide over our difficulties.
MISA Chairperson Dr. Kavita
Agarwal
WhatWhat isteaching
is your your viewpoint
philosophy?on the Gurukul system that was followed
before? Do you think we should have it back?
I'm a strong follower and fan of the Gurukul system. I really believe that students
A teaching-learning program is an excellent program when it is child friendly. I believe in
should be connected to their roots and their heritage and culture. In fact, many things
child-centric program, which gives a lot of opportunity to children to explore his own self,
are practised in my own school. The Gurukul system always emphasizes skill-based
then the world, and also make him an independent learner. If the child becomes research
education about which our new education policy is also going to talk, and I think there
oriented, then my teaching learning program is successful. So I wish to have my children
are many schools that are going to adopt the Gurukul system in modern ways.
touch the horizon and actually fly high with self-study, self-learning, and I believe the
teacher should become facilitator and give the wings to the child to fly.
What is the message for the youth today?
I would like to give the message to my youth that explores the opportunities in your
We heard recently that you were involved in the program, which initiated a school for the
motherland first, see what other career choices are available in India, and see how you
hearing impaired students. So how has helping the gifted students and children reflected
can Excel in your country. Please keep the option open for NDA programs and also
in your own personal life?
UPSC civil services program, which is going to take you a long way. You'll be the
change-makers of the future. India is offering the best quality education and higher
I always believe that the children, those who are of special needs, they're very close to my
education, so first look at that and then at the foreign universities.
heart cause they need maximum help. But at the same time, I also tell my teachers and my
colleagues that have to cater to the children. Those who are above average, cause according
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to me, evenisthey're
your teaching philosophy?
special, right? So, if we are catering to some physical ailments of the
A teaching-learning program is an excellent program when it is child friendly. I believe
child or some kind of, learning disability to the child, same way we have to cater the child
in a child-centric program, which gives a lot of opportunities to children to explore
who is above average. Give him the way of differentiated learning in the class, we can cater
their own self, then the world, and also make everyone an independent learner. If the
to the child's learning, give him extra work, give him extra challenges, give him extra
child becomes research-oriented, then my teaching-learning program is successful. So
knowledge, give extra tasks so he can achieve the goals faster than the other class, and also
I wish to have my children touch the horizon and actually fly high with self-study, self-
becomes more knowledgeable and competitive in all areas of life.
learning, and I believe the teacher should become a facilitator and give the wings to the
child to fly. Giving the best quality education to the children has really motivated me to
Do you think that grades affect student’s potential to learn?
come this far and my main aim is to impart quality education to all our children, which
they deserve.
I don't think so because it's an address in India, not in other countries, because India has
become so competitive that if child is getting good grades, he will get a good college and
MISA Chairperson Dr. Kavita
Agarwal
What is your teaching philosophy?

How has helping the gifted students and children been reflected in your
own personal life?
A teaching-learning program is an excellent program when it is child friendly. I believe in
I always believe that the children, those who are of special needs, they're
child-centric program, which gives a lot of opportunity to children to explore his own self,
very close to my heart because they need maximum help. But at the same
then the world, and also make him an independent learner. If the child becomes research
time, I also tell my teachers and my colleagues that they have to cater to the
oriented, then my teaching learning program is successful. So I wish to have my children
children. Those who are above average, because according to me, even
touch the horizon and actually fly high with self-study, self-learning, and I believe the
they're special, right? So, if we are catering to some physical ailments of the
teacher should become facilitator and give the wings to the child to fly.
child or some kind of learning disability to the child, the same way we have
to cater for the child who is above average. Give him the way of
differentiated learning in the class, we can cater to the child's learning, give
him extra work, give him extra challenges, give him extra knowledge, give
extra tasks so he can achieve the goals faster than the other class, and also
I always believe that the children, those who are of special needs, they're very close to my
heart cause they need maximum help. But at the same time, I also tell my teachers and my
Do you think that grades affect a student's potential to learn?
I don't think so because it's an address in India, not in other countries,
to me, even they're special, right? So, if we are catering to some physical ailments of the
because India has become so competitive that if a child is getting good
grades, he will get a good college and will excel in his career. But with the
new education policy that's going to subside, the child who has got good
potential and has a calibre will Excel in his life. The skill-based learning will
also improve the child's learning and excelling in future. I have seen the
children, those who were low performers; they were not doing well in their
academics today. They are data scientists now. So it depends on what you
are giving the child, according to his attitude and interest in that.
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Dear readers,
Ms. Anjali Gandhi
On behalf of the editor board I am pleased to present ‘Insperia 2021-2022’, a legacy
started with the motto to become the eternal burning flame that will keep inspiring
and enriching the youth to be an inspiration themselves.
This magazine has always hoped to provide a platform to the youth for presenting
various sets of opinions and showcasing their talents in an artistic approach to life and
I am delighted to see their voices inscribed on these pages. These articles are not only
insightful and perspective, which gives us a peep inside the minds of today’s
generation, but also have the ability to speak up about perilous and sensitive topics.
They are the reality with a dose of encouragement warped into a persuasive blanket
whose purpose is to open our eyes to the situation. I thank my excessively hardworking
and supporting editorial team for their efforts. Without them, this journey of ups and
downs would never have been completed.
Pandemic has left its fair share of scars on today’s youth, it has snatched dreams and
veiled them in a cover of dense darkness but don’t stars shine the brightest on the most
faithless nights? Through this magazine, we hope we are able to take a step towards the
normal but with a stronger will to fight and survive.
With the start of the New Year and whatever path lies ahead, full of surprises and
challenges waiting for you to rediscover yourself, I pray you to keep hope in the
melody of the future while your faith turns it into the ability to dance today.
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A great saying goes so “Real Education fetches you more than a job. It teaches you to live.
It cannot be measured in any tangible way” It is an enduring tradition to take time to
pause, turn around to look at the fruitful year gone by, achieving both the expected and
the unexpected, while setting various milestones and then synergizing ourselves to move
ahead to face the challenges in the coming year, with a positive attitude. We thank the
Almighty God for all the blessings bestowed upon us year after year, especially during
the academic year 2020-21.
SGIS has been stepping from success to success all through the years since its humble
beginning in 2019 and the past year has been no exception. We have done extremely well
in academics and non-academic areas. At this juncture, I wish to put on record my
sincere gratitude to the management, staff, students and the parents for their kind
support and guidance.
With great pleasure, I present in a nutshell the highlights of the past academic year
2020-21 as follows:
Re-opening:
SGIS saw its opening in the virtual mode for the academic year on, 6th June 2021. Being
the year of pandemic, all activities are done in a virtual model. The staff along with the
coordinator welcomed the students and their parents. A mesmerizing re-opening
ceremony was organized by the DP-2 Students. They had an interactive session.
Academic Excellence:
“Excellence in academics is the hallmark of any good institution”.
The system of education in SGIS, as you all know, is a blend of inquiry-based teaching
and learning and practice of real-life based situations in the right proportion to arrive at
a comprehensive curriculum. Results of IBDP2019-2021 are a proven specimen for this.
Our students have shown excellent performance and secured centum results in May
exams’21.
Teacher Enhancement Programs:
“It’s the teacher that makes the change, not the mere classroom”.
We believe in equipping teachers to prepare the students for the future and to update
their knowledge. The subject teachers have attended SAIBSA Sessions. Some teachers
have participated in IB Regional Workshop (Language and Literature, Spanish,
Computer Science and Information and technology in global society) and successfully
completed the courses.
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Regular staff meetings are conducted to evaluate our quality of performance and plan
for the future with more innovative methods of teaching and learning programs.
Examinations:
Periodical assessments and evaluations are conducted for the students and their
progress are informed to the parents frequently. Subject enrichment activities are done
by the students and teachers evaluate these as the internal assessment.
Support Classes:
Support classes for the academically backward students are held after the regular class
hours to bring them up at par with the rest of the class.
Co-curricular Activities and Celebrations:

SGIS not only focuses upon the intellectual development of our future generation but
also takes care of their emotional, physio-cultural and behavioural development in their
teen ages of development by inculcating sound moral values, responsibility, self-
reliance and social awareness. We are doing it through different co-curricular activities
and school celebrations.
Workshops – Mindfulness workshop and Men’s mental health has been conducted by
Psychology teacher.
Meditation and Yoga- Our physical education coach conducts the Yoga and Meditation
session for teachers and students.
Zumba Session-During morning assembly students take active participation in Zumba

sessions.
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Investiture Ceremony:
“If you want to change the group, use the group to change the group”.
Sgians get an opportunity to excel in their leadership traits by taking an active role in
the school council the investiture ceremony of all leaders of the school Council was
conducted on 23rd September’21, Major Gugamalathy. An Administrative Officer, 6
Maharashtra Girls BN, NCC, Kolhapur was the chief guest. In her speech, she stressed
the importance of students exercising leadership whether they are at home or in society.
Educational Trips –
The visual arts students of IBDP went to Panchgani for observing and learn new skills in
regard to sculptures on the 4th of December.
On the 26th of October, the students were taken to visit a sugarcane factory in Shiroli to
inspect and examine the procedure taking place in the factory.
Teachers’ Day:
“A teacher revives the past, create the present and streamlines the future for the
children”.
On our teachers’ day, the students recollected the contributions of the teachers in
shaping up their lives and thus creating a new society. The Students entertained the
teachers with a variety of programs including games, dance, skits etc. Students baked
the cake for the teachers. With due respect, the school paid homage to Dr S.
Radhakrishnan, the icon of every teacher.
Children’s Day :
Children are the beautiful flowers of the school garden. We celebrated Children’s day
on the Jayanti of Chacha Nehru. In the assembly, the teachers entertained the students
with a variety of indoor and outdoor games. The school has arranged snacks for the
students.
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Career Guidance and Counselling :
On line University Fair was arranged for the students on 14th August ’21. Experts from
different universities provided the necessary support to our students.
Career guidance is organized for the students at the personal and professional level to
choose the right career which is most important for their future
Student Exchange Program-
Gauri Bagli and Aditi Raibagi of DP1 are on an exchange to Japan and Denmark
respectively, and Harshita Hegde of DP2 represented India as an ambassador in
Colombia during the month of October 2021, all of them preaching IB attributes of
International Mindedness and being impeccable global citizens.
Graduation Ceremony
SGIS Organised the first Graduation day on,9th, October 2021 for the 1st outgoing batch
of IBDP. The programme started with an Invocation song by current DP-1 students
followed by Lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries and a welcome speech by Our
Director Principal Mrs Sasmita Mohanty. The cultural program mesmerized everyone
gathered there. All the graduating students in their graduation dress with tassel on their
right received the Certificate from the Chairperson Mr Sanjay Ji Ghodawat, Trustee -
Shri Vinayak Ji Bhosale and Vice-Chancellor Dr Arun Patil. It was a moment that really
added charm to the atmosphere with a sense of achievement.
Conclusion :
“What sculpture is to a block of marble; education is to a human being” _ J. Anderson.
Education is the ability to meet life’s situations.
Once again, we thank all our stakeholders for your support and cooperation.
The strenuous effort of the teachers has been bountifully blessed and we are
thankful to them for the same. To cap it all,
I thank the Almighty for His continuous protection over us
each and every moment of the day and all through the year.
Thank you.
IBDP Coordinator Dr. Bonila Sinha

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“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and
world better than you found it" -Marian Wright Edelman
It gives me immense pleasure to present the examination report of the Sanjay Ghodawat
International School, Cambridge session.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created the largest disruption of education systems in
history, affecting billions of learners in more than 190 countries and all continents. As
the health crisis unfolded, causing massive socio-economic disruptions, education
systems around the world were swift to react and adapt. Crisis stimulated innovation
within the education sector. I can proudly say that at SGIS, all the curricular, and extra-
curricular activities were conducted in an appropriate manner, using real or virtual
platforms. We conducted all the formative, monthly and terminal examinations
according to the schedule. It was a new learning experience, for both the candidates and
the teachers. We used different platforms such as exam.net, Zoom, Google meet etc.
according to the level of the examinations. With the grace of Lord Almighty, the
guidance of management, the support of teachers and parents and the cooperation of
students, we could successfully conduct all the International Baccalaureate and
Cambridge International Examinations, according to the expected norms. I can proudly
say, that our first batch of the International Baccalaureate Diploma program, came out
with dazzling results. The struggles of both facilitators and the students, during the
pandemic, brought glory to the school. The effort of students and the teachers for
completing the internal assessments, extended essays and the theory of knowledge was
wonderful. It was a real challenge for completing the CAS experiences and projects, by
following the COVID-19 norms. TOK, Extended Essay and CAS are the core components,
which differentiate IB from other curricula. We could complete all these core
components along with other subject areas of IB in a successful manner. I can proudly
say our first batch of ten students graduated with mesmerizing results. Ms Sanchali
Oswal and Master Jatin Kumar Rathi came in first place in DP securing overall 40 points
out of 45.
All the other students secured points, not less than 30. It also gives immense pleasure
that 4 students from the first batch are placed in the world’s top universities of the USA
and UK, for their higher studies. This journey was not a bed of roses. There was a tireless
effort of the head of the school, Diploma Coordinators and other coordinators, teachers
and the other stakeholders behind the success.
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This fruit gives us strength and light for the journey further. Our next batch of students
is preparing for the upcoming May examination.
I wish them all the success in their examination. The present DP1 students have also
started their journey, with the goal of achieving better, with 22 onboard. We have just
started our journey with baby steps, we have to dash further. We hope that the lessons
we learned from the pandemic will strengthen our minds and open new challenges and
opportunities to contribute towards creating a better and more peaceful world.
The journey that we started a decade back with Cambridge international, is also moving
in the right direction, aiming at the stars. Even when the sea was rough, the storm of the
pandemic was blowing from all directions, our captain and the crew, along with the
passengers, were sailing towards the destination. We could make the pandemic an
opportunity for learning. We could conduct November 2020, March 2021 and November
2021 examinations successfully. Even though according to the Cambridge instruction,
we moved towards school-based assessments for June 2021 examinations, the school was
fully prepared for the external examination. Cambridge Assessment International
Education is known for its quality of assessment. Even though different national
curriculums cut short their academic portion, there was no compromise with academics
in Cambridge. In the November 2020 series examination, all the candidates who
appeared for the examination secured good grades and secured 100% results. The March
2021 examination was conducted in the midst of a pandemic following all the COVID-19
protocols. I am happy to announce that, we were rewarded for the efforts with one of the
best results in the history of SGIS. 22 students out of 58, who appeared for IGCSE
examinations secured A* in different subjects. Diya Gautam Chandak came in the first
position, securing 7A*s followed by Geetarth Rajiv Arora, securing 6 A*s, six students
secured A* in five different subjects. Nine students from A levels also secured A*s in
different subjects.
Miss. Shrutika Sanjay Mahajan of A-Level bagged the first position by securing an A* in
all the A-Level subjects. This year SGIS also witnessed another proud moment, when the
name of the school appeared in the list of toppers, in the country for Cambridge
examinations. Shrutika Sanjay Mahajan came in the category of ‘Top in India’ for her
remarkable achievement in Psychology.
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Congratulations to all the proud winners of SGIS who brought glory to the school. I am
very happy to say that the results of the June series examination were also remarkable.
SGIS could secure 100% results in the June series. We also introduced international
project qualification last year, two students from A level secured A in CIPQ. The present
batch of IGCSE, AS and A-Level are going to appear for their examination in the March
series. The preparation for the examination is at its peak and I wish all the best to the
students, who are appearing for various examinations.
We believe in empowering our children to be the representatives of a meaningful and
value-based society. We always encourage the students to grab every opportunity, which
helps their holistic growth, strengthen life skills, which are important in this fast-paced
world. We also try to inculcate the values of understanding others and nature, emotional
balance, critical thinking and accepting failures graciously. We believe in a joyful
experiential learning system, wherein each child is encouraged to participate
wholeheartedly. May the light of education remove the darkness and help us to find a
beautiful peaceful world.
"Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and
enthusiastic parents with high expectations". Our strength is our stakeholders, I use this
opportunity to thank each member of the SGIS family for their support. We have just
started our journey…….
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
(Robert Frost)
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The dragon on our flag signifies the boldness that leads
the way for Agnians, from hard work to success, from perseverance to excellence, from
darkness to light. Yellow, the colour of fire, is associated with energy, strength, power,
determination as well as passion, warmth and love. Together, this encapsulates the
pioneering spirit of Agni. All the members of Agni House showed their never-say-die spirit
and enthusiasm during each and every competition this year. We celebrated all the
victories, and all failures were taken as our stride, and all mistakes
converted into useful lessons. This year was challenging for the members but the team
spirit and unity of the house lead us to a win in many of the events as per the guidance of
our righteous housemaster Mr Sebastian Karakunnel, and the teachers in
charge of the house, Mr Sebi Jose, Mr Venkat Aditya, Mr Praveen Kulkarni, and Mrs Suvarna
Dasaradhi Koganti. Agni house was commendable on the scoreboard as we promised. It
would be a disgrace if I would not thank every single Agni house member who worked
tenaciously for the same.
The battalion of Agni house achieved glory in team events such as football, and Basketball.
Co-curricular activities were nailed to perfection. I am, as the captain of the house, very
proud of all the achievements secured by every individual. Even the slightest contribution
is valued. All your Cooperation, efforts and hard work are highly appreciated. We are
gearing up for stiff competition from other houses and look forward to taking part in each
and every event and competition with even more vigour, enthusiasm and team spirit in the
next year.
Thank you.
Agni
Captain – Varun Pareek
Vice-captain – Shreevallabh Pujari
“The strength of the team is each individual as a member. The member of each team is an
individual.”
Akash house emerged like a phoenix as compared to last year. The house has maintained a
marked edge in all the inter-house competitions conducted. Students of Akash house
excelled especially in co-curricular activities accepting all the challenges and also proved
that they are not less than anyone, in track and field too. Challenges are what make life
interesting. Overcoming them is what makes them meaningful. In the race to the Champion
Trophy, we are ahead of others and we will put all our efforts together in the upcoming days
to realize our goal. Akash house participated in all the inter-house competitions with the
motto “Challenges and Problems are the fuel of success” and there was a positive vibration
from the beginning of the year and the outcome was crystal clear visibility in the results
with the students of Akash house wining a maximum number of awards in each event
conducted.
There is a long list of prize winners of Akash house. Being not be able to mention all, I From
the abundance of my heart congratulate all those who participated in different
competitions and events conducted, with all passion and spirit.
Not to mention the helping hands behind such a great success. Mr Anurag sir and Mrs Janvi
ma’am were our backbones who motivated and encouraged us throughout. “Leaders
become great not because of their power but, Because of their ability to empower others”.
The house is led by Captain Manas Bhandari and Deputy Captain Sanskruti Mali
under the guidance of Mr Shankar Hakke as our HouseMaster. It is a great opportunity for
us to serve the House for the Academic year 2021-2022.
Akash
Captain – Manas Bhandari
Vice-captain – Sanskruti Mali
Prithivi house represents the green colour. Green stands for balance, prosperity,
freshness and progress. The symbol itself symbolises that there are fantasies and endless
possibilities. It has earned a lot of respect over the year 2020-2021. We performed well
during this academic year. I Rishi, the captain of Prithvi house, experienced that the
house is very enthusiastic and supportive and had sportsmanship. According to me, the
house performed very well over the year in all the events and many of them turned out to
be winners. Humble respect and sportsmanship are the characteristics that represent my
house. We tried our best to win as many medals as we could. I personally felt that these
are the characteristics that make a man. Life is a race and each and everyone is a part of it
knowingly or unknowingly and have to be competitive. There were times when I was
appreciated but at the same time had to face troubles. Well, life is unpredictable and
there are ups and down to everything. Our house has different talents. They have
participated in various competitions on different levels. I would like to thank all the
teachers, my fellow mates, and the workers who coordinated with us and supported us. I
also thank the almighty for providing me with such good things in life. I personally
learned a lot of new skills which are helpful in the long run.
Prithvi
Captain – Rishi Hamlai
Vice captain – Panchami Kori
Glory Of Trishul House
Trishul house represents the red colour which represents a warm and positive colour associated
with our physical needs and our will to survive. It shows strong and powerful masculine
strength. The colour Red is energizing, it motivates us to take action. Trishul symbolizes the
destruction of negativity and spreads wisdom. The three prongs are believed to be icha (desire)
gyana (knowledge) and Kriya (action). Once we control our desires and act accordingly, we gain
true spiritual knowledge.
Students of Trishul House are known for their togetherness and face tough challenges as a
team. They are creative and highly talented and this is the secret of their success in various
inter-house competitions. They stand strong and united at all times here are the achievements
in the inter-house competitions;
In the Interhouse Basketball Tournament Trishul house was the runner up in CAT 2 CAT 3 and
CAT 4. In the Interhouse Football tournament, Trishul house won in CAT 2 and came as a runner
up in CAT 1. These accomplishments were only due to true dedication, hard work and
sportsmanship.
Many of our young athletes have taken part in external tournaments at the state, district, and
national levels. Manas Samdariya from 6th B participated in district level Badminton
tournament and secured 1st place. Prajwal Tated from 9th A participated in a state-level
Basketball tournament and secured 1st place, he also came 2nd in District level karate
competition. Om Luniya from 8th B took part in the gymnastics tournament and stood 3rd. We
also have Om Burge from 10th A who participated in the Lawn Tennis tournament at the State
level and ranked 5th. Manvi Bang from 5th A won a bronze medal in the district, state and
national level in the long jump. Students from Trishul House actively took part in the Annual
Sports Meet, as well as in the March pass in their dazzling red uniforms and won many trophies
and medals.
These students have taken Trishul house to greater heights and have made the house and the
school proud with their hard work, teamwork, dedication and self-confidence.
Captain – Siddhant Kuge

Vice captain – Safwan Kazi
Music at SGIS
WE HAVE FOUGHT GOOD FIGHT, and HAVE KEPT FAITH

Here, would like to take the opportunity to convey my warm greetings and gratitude to the
chairman, trustee, director principal, CAIE principal, coordinators, teachers, dear students
and parents.
An unforgettable pandemic year has gone through across the world. All streets were quiet,
the current situation put the world on pause. But SGCIS music has never stopped. This pause
gave us time to reflect on another way to bring out hidden talents and build children’s
confidence, perform their inner creativity and skills through the digital platform (virtually).
Cambridge music is dedicated to producing hidden talent anytime. We emphasise building a
solid foundation by making them understand the elementary and fundamental principles of
music.
We are being music makers, trying to make, understand music, sound, notes, appropriate
time signature (rhythm), music reading and writing, voice balancing during solo/ harmony/
choir singing. Parts of music – bass, tenor, soprano & alto; noise-free voice and voice
dubbing, choir conduction (body expression & kind of character during singing).
Beyond academic: Musical instrument classes are scheduled after school hours for
interested and committed students. The subjects are – Guitar, Keyboard, Drum and
Percussions as well as vocal accompanying by piano/ keyboard. Here I proudly would like to
announce that the students of Cambridge music are improving aurally, theoretically,
mentally, and technically. Now, music is a fragrance of SGCIS’ events.
IGCSE music: IGCSE music is about creating and listening to music. It involves performing,
composing and listening to a wide variety of musical styles including popular music, world
music, western and non-western, music of the classical period, Baroque period and Romantic
period. Also, students learn how to use music technology. So that students can opt for music
as a subject in grade 9 under the IGCSE curriculum.
As a result, students have come with the UNITED WE STAND choir (Grade 4th – 10th),
FORTE primary choir (Grade 1st – 5th) and represented the school by performing in
different school’s events with various genres. As well as ‘CRESCENDO’ rock band in the
process to reflect their unbeatable skills among the youngsters.
Melody Euphoria: By the grace of Almighty God Cambridge music was able to launch
MELODY EUPHORIA vol – 1 DVD CD last year. Voice covered (solo) by Vanshika K. (Grade –
10), Natasha D. (Grade – 8), Vidhi G. (Grade – 7) and Sarah P.
(Grade – 5). Voice dubbing, music rearrangement is done by Warren G. Momin. (CAIE music
facilitator). Recorded at SGIS studio. At the same you would be delighted to know that
MELODY EUPHORIA vol – 2 DVD CD is going to be released soon. Songs were covered by the
members of the United We Stand Choir and initiation by the music department.
Events & attainments: Cambridge students have taken a part confidently in the “Rhythms
Art Aura Carnival 10” online solo inter-school contest (Mumbai) and conceitedly achieved
their best in various positions and honoured our institution by being the best 3rd school out
of 74 national and international school. First position in “X-UBER-ANCE” online inter-school
western solo singing competition. And successfully participated in the “Beyond voice”
(patriotic) solo singing competition conducted by CPP.
“Music unlocks self-expression, intelligence and creativity”. Music fosters creativity and
builds confidence. It helps learners to express themselves and shows them the importance of
communication as they learn to connect with other musicians and with audiences.
What will students learn?
Learners explore music as performers, composers, and knowledgeable listeners. They create,
understand, and appreciate music from different cultures, eras, and places, helping them to
develop leadership, and collaborative skills as well as self-confidence.
Cambridge Music learners:
• Cultivate joy of music through participating insensitive and enjoyable experiences
• Develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to contribute as musicians
• Collaborate with others in purposeful and communicative ways through singing and playing
instruments
• Nurture their individual and collective creativity
• Use their growing knowledge to explore and generate music that is unique, relevant, and
valuable.
Musical art is no longer a hobby, it can be pursued as a serious career. Music binds their souls
with strings which is not just a creative mind, its play an important role intangible
movements, control, observation skills and building a sense of aesthetics among students.
MR. WARREN G. MOMIN

(Cambridge music facilitator)
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Dance Painting
Report
In India, people celebrate festivals like a cool roller coaster ride, gearing up with
cheerful moments, in between witnessing melancholy and getting an upbeat ending.
The same was observed by students of SANJAY GHODAWAT CAMBRIDGE
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL under the leadership of Professional dance faculty
MR.RAHUL MANE. Republic day was the event that raised the bars of all the events
that took place before the lockdown. The cluster of grades 8 to 10 religiously
performed parotid dance. During the uncertain crisis, online events such as Rock
and Roll were celebrated with an astounding amount of enthusiasm. In the unlock
phase, where the world tends to stabilize, Anant Chaturthi was the very first show.
With the blessings of our beloved BAPPA, there were 80 feet tapping on the floor all
together on a mashup tune. As one goes, another comes hence Dussehra was
welcomed with wider smiles. This festival marks the victory of good over evil and
was conveyed through spectacular moves by little tods, rounding up to 80 or so.
Those steps were highly appreciated by the audience as it was traditional and
Bollywood rolled into one. There was an extraordinary initiative named PROJECT
ROSHNI where life matters. Here a sum of 10,000 rupees was collected to provide
flaccid sunflowers with a blossom. Money raised for a good cause can light up many
souls so the CAIE section organises a carnival for a cause. So to bring a sense of
kindness Khush Bhandari & Asmit Patil performed an awakening dance that
encouraged everyone to donate a little of their hard – work. On the queue comes
Diwali, a symbol of hope for humankind. The troop of 100 dancers rumbled the
stage. Their gaudy coloured outfits left the spectators mesmerized. Last but not the
least, the sports day performance was simply breathtaking. A team of 200 children
depicted the story of Neeraj Chopra, the first athlete to win a gold for India at the
Olympics, with a sense of pride that motivated the young audience to be limitless.
In a nutshell, festive vibes are incomplete without dancing vibes!
WRITTEN BY – PRACHI KISHAN VARU 10th B

INFORMATION SHARED BY – RAHUL MANE
(Dance facilitator, CAIE)
Dance
Drawings and
Sports Painting
Report
Physical Education is an integral part of the total education system. It helps in the
attainment of the ultimate aim of education i.e. the achievement of holistic
development. Games and Sports play a vital role in the student’s life. A student should
study hard to be successful in competitive examinations. But he should also play games
and sports to enjoy the health and vigour of life. Along with bookish learning, a student
should spend his time on games and sports also. Either studying or working alone
makes us exhausted. We are no longer efficient at doing any work. Sports remove our
mental exhaustion. Education without sports is incomplete. The Department of
Physical Education and Sports marks itself as one of the most efficacious Department
Sanjay Ghodawat International schools. It strives to excel at all levels and bring laurels
to the school. With the help of the school faculty, we are continuously improving in the
sports field. Considering the concept of “SPORTS FOR ALL” throughout the entire
session we organized Inter-house tournaments for students. It is one of the largest co-
curricular activity programs that offer an extensive opportunity to all the students and
staff. This venture shall enable the students to have fun, learn new sports, enhance
social interaction, and test one’s physical capability. These competitions also offer a
break from the daily routine tasks and recreate or re-energetic them. The following
events have been organized for the inter-class sports tournaments for students:
∙ CRICKET ∙BASKETBALL∙Modified Hockey∙ CHESS ∙ ATHLETICS ∙ TABLE TENNIS
∙MINI MARATHON also conducts Health assessment, Yoga Day, National sports day,
and Nutrition Day.
Also, we are organizing special coaching for all the games and all the students for inter-
school competitions following students who have brought laurels to the school.
These outstanding achievements are a reflection of sheer hard work, determination,
and perseverance that never fail to inspire those around them.
I must add that even the pandemic couldn’t stop these achievers from pursuing their
goals which is quite commendable indeed!
Here is the list of all the achievements in the year 2020-2021:
starting with the third standard we have

Lavanya Saraiya who stood first in the district for skating
Drawings and
Sports Painting
Report
Amit Chamkeri who stood third in the national skating competition
moving on in the fourth grade we have

Aryan Gunani who stood first 2 times at state level in Karate and
2) Adit Mane who stood first and second at the national level Gymnastics.
Coming to the fifth grade

Aniket Verma for gold and silver at the state level for Fencing.
Atharva Dhavale for gold in Running.
Karan Jadhav for state-level gold in Carrom.
Mohammed Ali for gold in Carrom at the state level.
Meeth Oswal for state-level gold in Cricket.
In the sixth grade, we have...

Vedansh Kabra was first at the state level in Football.
Moving to the seventh grade...
Arinjay Patil for winning the District championship for under-12. He is currently ranked
59 at the All India level.
Om Shirodkar 1st at the state level in Football.
Vedant Navale national level championships in skating.
In the eighth grade...

1)Aapti Kanthi for winning first and second position at the National level in Karate.
2)Om Shelot in athletics i.e. running at the district level.
3) Vedant Gunda for 2nd place at the district level in Football.
4) Nakshatra Upadhye 2 nd in Badminton at the state level.
In the ninth grade:

Aliya Kanwar for winning gold at the national level in swimming.
In the tenth grade:

Khush Bhandari for 2 silver and a bronze in Taekwondo at MISA
Drawings and
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Siddhant Bhavi silver at the state level for Football. And also given the title of “ Man of
the series”
Rohan Hittlemani silver at the national level, 6 medals at clusters, and gold at the state
level for
Vidhi Sawant 6 silver medals for long and high jump

and silver in 400 m relay competition.
At the AS level, it is.

Amey Dhupkar for winning 2 gold and
2 silvers at the state level for swimming.
Mr. Basavraj Hiremath

(sports co-ordinator, CAIE)
日本 IN JAPAN
Imagine sitting in a room with confined walls. A room with no windows or doors,
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no exits to run away and all you see are just tall walls that have bound you to a
place. All you may feel is to find a way to break those walls. Actually, breaking
them is possible too. It would sound like a nasty joke if I wrote stop imagining
but nah! The walls I was referring to are the ones we create for ourselves and
they are broken only when we go against our zone to try and shatter them. I
think that is how my experience in Japan till now can be summed up to. It has all
been about shattering my inner confined space of limited thoughts and ideas by
bringing myself to terms with acceptance and absorbing new learning. We often
portray countries like Japan as a utopian society and create pre conceived
notions towards people and that gives rise to generalization but being on an
exchange year till now has taught me one that every society is almost shaped like
an Iceberg what we see is the tip and that we confine ourselves to a room that
accepts just the tip however, what lies beneath is left for us to explore which I
have been trying to do so on my exchange here. I have had random encounters
with strangers trying to help me when I don’t even need to ask for it, people
greeting me with a smile even on a crowded train, people buying me bread
because they were happy that I was speaking Japanese and even strangers
turning to be my friends and suggesting me about places and asking me about
my culture. My experience in Japan has taught me kindness, the importance of
international mindedness, and chiefly gratitude. From how specific each move is
in the tea ceremony and how detailed angles are even to place our spoons to how
neatly do strokes move in Japanese calligraphy I have been breaking down the
wall of my confined space of limited perceived thoughts brick by brick. My
journey till now has also let me exchange my culture with the people here too.
My friends and I have been learning Kannada, cooking chai and daal and taking
lessons on speaking better English. A mutual exchange into breaking our
stereotypes has been guiding our journey. I hope I am able to achieve my motive
of visiting this country as an ambassador and also employ myself with an
upgraded skill set that I can use to be a changemaker in my field. I cannot thank
my sending organizations enough for finding me capable enough and giving me
this prestigious opportunity. What lies before me is a mystery but one can assure
it will be a worthy ride.
I hope I am able to achieve my motive of
visiting this country as an ambassador
and also employ myself with an upgraded
skill set that I can use to be a
changemaker in my field. I cannot thank
my sending organizations enough for
finding me capable enough and giving me
this prestigious opportunity. What lies
before me is a mystery but one can assure
it will be a worthy ride.
My reflection on the experience of short cultural exchange programme:
It all feels like yesterday when I began the journey all the way from home knowing nothing
about what the future was holding for us and I would not trade this insight for anything. I
have no idea where to start from but here I go. Living abroad was a brand new experience; it
is an opportunity to explore new cultures, places, and ideas. I recognize I am a product of
my surroundings and chances - I would not be writing this today. That 1 month in Denmark
was truly a boon, and I owe it to the people who helped me get there, to be cognizant and
reflective. I believe it is my responsibility to think critically and share some of the insights I
have derived from my 1 month of studying abroad. To be honest, I am not an expert on
understanding cultural differences. Through this reflection, I hope I am able to share my
knowledge which will shed new light on the importance of learning from different cultures
and appreciating the world we inhabit.
So, to begin with I have had the privilege of meeting people from all over the world and it is
the most inspiring aspect of a cultural programme. I made friends from Portugal, the U.S.,
Spain, Italy, Thailand, Brazil, Africa, Mexico and of course Denmark; each person has a story
and perspective that varies vastly from the next. I was in awe when I heard stories of people
about their cultures and the hardships they have endured.
I feel very lucky to be born in a motherland like India because the modern, democratic and
secular environment is not in a lot of countries and not all are provided with golden
opportunities like we are. The education system we crib for India is very much wanted by
the students to have a balanced and stable education throughout their learning years as
many countries have their own way of learning which is not accepted worldwide and makes
it very arduous for the students if they want to pursue something beyond their country.
Also, I heard my friends talking about their family issues and a lot of them adjusted to
separated parents. I seek that our culture and the norms in our country help families stay
united and hold them together for a good time and give a chance to so many people in
starting a fresh life. I love reflecting on moments. I was extremely shocked to see people’s
belief in God, we are not the only nation to have faith, and people there have so much
knowledge about God, not only theirs but ours as well. There is something amusingly
satisfying about narrowing the scope, and understanding exactly what specific events
brought you happiness. The time passed in Denmark reminds me of the moments when I
just feel happy, alive and inspired. Every place I went was surrounded by beauty. I have
realized that the world has destinations to explore, cultures to learn from, ideas waiting to
be tapped, and beauty to be discovered. -Aditi Raibagi IBDP
My reflection on the experience of short cultural exchange programme:
Visual Arts At SGIS
Visual Arts implemented in education at SGIS helps students bring out their creativity,
develops their personality, helps students to think creatively, and improves their mental
and imagination skills.
Art has various forms which help students to let out their emotions and skills. Visual arts
refers to Painting, drawing, sketching, photography, crafting, sculptures, textile design,
Digital Painting etc. Visual Art is widely appreciated through paintings, sculptures as well
as short films, documentaries too. For a person to learn visual arts requires years of
consistent practice so they can put their imagination and creativity concisely.
Let us read about the importance of visual arts in education –
Helps kids explore their imagination power –Visual Arts helps children to represent their
thoughts and skills. It lets them explore and perform their artistic skills, imagination and
memories creatively.
Helps in school work – Visual Arts also helps students’ academics as their learning skills
improve with the practice of arts and crafts. They are better at adapting skills and so they
learn faster than the children who are less active in visual arts.
Improves motor skills - Since most arts and crafts activities consist of moving fingers and
hands, they help in developing fine motor skills. Simple actions like holding a paintbrush
and colouring with pencils help strengthen muscles and improve their control. Arts and
crafts activities can enhance the children's dexterity and agility. Students who do art and
crafts on regular basis learn to use art tools and techniques too.
Boost’s self-confidence – Visual Art is a way of representing one’s feelings and imagination
in a form. When students make arts and it is appreciated, then they feel good about their
performance and hence are motivated to do better. This confidence and determination
helps them improve their weak areas and become more open about representing their art
skills.Learning from artists- Children who make visual arts
refer to the work of established artists. This helps them
expand their knowledge of visual arts.
Visual art education helps students in analysis, judgement
skills and improves their own art form.
Mr. Vinod Kumar B

(visual art facilitator)
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Swastik Badhe Om Lunia
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Aditya Bake Sania Shetty Sania Shetty
Gaurav Shetty Shrishty Jaiswal Sania Shetty

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Kenisha Jain
Pranali Gurav Pranali Gurav Sakshi Sethji
Alok Jaiswal Luckshy Shah Tiara Jain

Drawings
Drawings and Paintings
Ananya Pavaskar Om Lunia Ananya Pauaskar
Puneet Bang Mahasvin Prathamesh Sagaonkar
Bhumika Bang Aditya Bake Nitya Bhattad

Drawings
Drawings and
and Sketches
Painting
Drawings and Sketches
Piyush Pathkar Piyush Pathkar Natasha Datar
Scholar's artwork Scholar's artwork Samarth Kurane
Piyush Pathkar Manas Bhandari Manas Bhandari

Drawings
Drawings
and Painting
and
Paintings
Vedant Gunda Gaurav Shetty
Scholar's artworks
S. Adaa Nitya Bhattad

Drawings
Drawings and
and Sketches
Painting
S. Adaa S. Adaa
Pranali Gurav Prathamesh Sagaokar
Bhumika Bang Prathamesh Sagaonkar

Drawings
Drawings and
and Sketches
Painting
Dhyana Jain Shriya Jadhav Lavanya Saraiya
Tanya Jacob
Shrishty Jaiswal Mahasvin

PHOTOGRAPHY
Drawings
Photography
and Painting
Ishan Borgave
Netra Chougule
Drawings
Photography
and Painting
Vedant Navale
Mahek Vhora
Drawings
Photography
and Painting
Pranali Gurav
Yash Oswal
Drawings
Photography
and Painting
Natasha Datar
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Photography
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Rachit Vikamshi
Deshna Jain
Library At SGIS
I DON’T HAVE TO LOOK AROUND TO FIND TREASURES; I DISCOVER THEM EVERY TIME I
VISIT A LIBRARY. --- MICHAEL EMBRY
Libraries are not mere spaces anymore, they are much more than that. To make the users more
satisfied and to fulfil their immediate needs for research and academic activities, we have a
beautifully designed and well-furnished library which caters to the various needs of our
students. Our library has a collection of syllabus books, textbooks, fiction and non-fiction books,
newspapers, magazines. The syllabus and textbooks are arranged accordingly to CAIE and IB
respectively. Providing resources and e-books for the teachers and students our library has
access to online textbooks and databases and repositories like SCIENCE DIRECT, DELNET and
NATIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARY (NDL). The School library also collaborated with Sanjay
Ghodawat University Library to access more resources especially for Cambridge and IB
curricula.
The library has 4,000 fiction and nonfiction books. There are English, Hindi, French textbooks
and reference books available. To keep oneself updated with the current news, different
newspapers like Times of India, Economic Times, The Hindu, and Marathi newspapers like
Pudhari and Sakal are available. Nearly 15 different magazines are subscribed. There are
approximately 1500 e-books.
The first floor of the library provides a space for individual research work along with two
reference rooms and 15 personal computers. The reference rooms can be utilised for conducting
workshops and study classes.
Collaborative studies are an integral part of education. The library classes go hand in hand with
the topics that are taught in the classes. Activities like Book review, Book Talk, Character
Portrayal, creating bookmarks, designing book covers, designing posters and storytelling
activities for
primary and middle school learners are organised.
Library online classes were effectively conducted
during the pandemic.
Activities like reading aloud, storytelling, Blog writing,
Debate discussions, riddles, learning about new l
literary terms were held.
Different websites for reading stories were
shared with the students for remote learning.
BOOKS TAKE YOU FROM “NO!” TO “KNOW” Ms. Sunita Gurav
(Library Facilitator)
Heart Project
Biology and technology are the two things when used together for a cause are capable
of doing worders, and so is the heart anatomy project. It is the display of how your heart
works, the flow of blood through the heart, and shows you the functioning of the heart.
The project uses an Arduino, a microcontroller, and multiple LEDs arranged in such an
arrangement that, it shows you the flow of blood through your heart. LEDs light up when
blood moves through the desired part, thanks to the Arduino back there helping the
project function. I got fascinated with micro-controllers last year and from then I have
been working with these on projects and prototypes. It is also the interest in biology
which inspired and motivated me to work on the project. It will be kept at school to help
young learners to understand heart-related concepts in a simpler way, helping them
visualize the mechanism of the heart in real life In the end, I thank our coordinator
Indrajeet sir, and the school robotics lab to help me get this project working.
-Satej Shinde
Stories
The Force of Waves
It was just supposed to be a normal day. I didn’t ask to have superpowers and be like one of
those superheroes from those comics. Why do I always get tangled up in things like this? I
don’t know why.
Please tell me if you do.
Today was my first day of summer break. And I already planned everything: I would first go
to my friend’s house and then go to the pool and enjoy. My friend’s name was Nicholas, but I
called him Nico. He is a great guy and an awesome friend. We loved to play together and we
were practically best friends. I also loved swimming and especially the water. When I am in
the water, I always feel so powerful as if I can do anything. I know, it is just a silly
imagination. I think so too! After I got ready, I headed towards Nico’s house who didn’t live
that far from me. It is just about a 5 to 6-minute walk which is relieving.
“This is going to be fun!” I thought. “Hi!” Nico shouted.
“Hi, Nico! How are you doing?” I shouted since he was at a far distance.
“Great, how about you?” He asked. “Same,” I replied.
We chatted as we headed towards the pool. We lived in a society where there is a public
pool that anyone in the society can use. Today, there was no one there which was a rare
occurrence. But, it was still good that we wouldn’t have to share it with anyone and that we
could keep it all to ourselves.
“Today is going to be a fun day,” I thought.
I wondered if Nico was wondering the same thing. We opened the gate and went into the
different stalls to change our clothes. It looked and definitely smelled like it hadn't been
cleaned for a long time.
When I got out, Nico had gotten ready before me. We both jumped into the pool.
“Ahh,” he sighed.
I did the same. We hadn’t been at the pool for a long time; mainly because of school. And it
was really hot where we lived; practically unbearable. But, the pool was so cool, it just felt
so nice. Every time I go in the pool or any body of water. I would feel strength rush through
my veins.
And there is that silly imagination again. Nico challenged me to a race.
“3, 2,” Nico started.
“1,” I continued.
“Go!” we shouted together.
I don’t know if I mentioned this, but I am amazing at swimming.
Especially because a. I am good at swimming. b. I would feel that
imaginary rush of energy. c. I loved swimming (which isn’t much of a point). I swam at full
speed. But, Nico was good at swimming too.
Besides me (of course), he was the best person at swimming that I
knew. And guess who won (you would probably think it was Nico, wouldn’t you). The
winner was still me though.
“Good game,” I wheezed.
“Good game,” he replied just as tired.
We decided to relax in the water for a bit. Then, something unexpected happened. A man in
black and white quickly opened the fence and jumped in the pool to get to the other end
faster.
“Who was that?” Nico said, startled. “Hey!” I heard a voice say.
We both turned. There were two police who seemed to be chasing him. That could only
mean one thing. I looked at Nico; it seemed that he was thinking the same thing.
“Is he,” I started.
“A thief?” He continued.
“Yes, and I would suggest standing outside” Police 1 answered, confirming my fear.
His eyes widened in shock. For a moment, there was no sound except for some choking
noises. Wait! Choking noises? I slowly turned back. There was my friend, Nico, dangling
from the thief's hand.
“Drop your guns!” the thief shouted, “or the kid gets it!”
They dropped their guns. “And now,” he snickered.
Before I could react, he punched me so hard that I flew backwards onto the land at the edge
of the pool. Where he had got that much strength I don't know. The cops reached for their
guns.
“Stop or the kid gets it,” he said as he squeezed Nico’s throat harder. “Ugh ahh,” he croaked.
My eyes smouldered in rage. No one could do that to my best friend. “Hey you little runt;
don’t give me that face,” he said.
But, I didn’t stop. I went into the water until it was at my neck. My eyes bulged, my veins
popped up all over my arms fully visible. I roared in rage. After that, everything was blurry.
I dashed across the water; I had never swum that fast before. But wait, it’s not over yet; it
gets even weirder. I wasn’t even swimming. It was
like the water was listening to my commands. I head-butted him in the stomach.
Surprisingly, he didn’t get pushed that hard, but he was startled enough to drop down Nico.
I brought my arm up; somehow so did the water. A huge body of water the shape of my arm
rose upwards, I made an act of grabbing Nico and it did the same. I plopped him back on the
land. While I was doing that, the thief regained his bearings and attempted to tackle me. I
swirled the water around me creating a miniature water barrier around me. He harmlessly
bounced off. In a surprise, I tried the trick again, but this time; oh my god. I made a
whirlpool in the water. He was getting
sucked in. I willed the water to go up carrying me with it and bringing me high up. I
surrounded myself with water and leapt. After that, I kind of felt sorry for him (I actually
didn’t, but anyone who suffered that would be in extreme agony). I bet he didn’t expect to
be hit by about a hundred gallons of water while in a whirlpool. But he literally got hit out
of the water and right at police 2’s feet.
“Oh my god,” Police 2 said.
“How did you do that?” Police 2 asked.
Nico just sat down in shock at what happened. As soon as I got out of the water, my knees
buckled; my eyes dulled and went back into my cranium as I collapsed. When I woke up, I
was in extreme pain. I didn’t know what happened. It seemed that I had fainted for
approximately one minute. During that time, the thief managed to make an attempt and
throw a dagger at me. Why didn’t he use it before? Hmm, I guess thieves aren’t that bright-
minded.
“Ugh,” I groaned, slowly bleeding out. “What should we do?” asked Police 2.
“Called the ambulance of course!” shouted Police 2 in disbelief. “Wait, get him to the water,”
Nico said mysteriously.
“Are you crazy, kid? How will that help?” Police 2 asked. “Guhhhh,” I groaned.
“No, just get him to the water,” he insisted.
The police thought that the kid (aka Nico) was crazy, but they did as he said. As soon as that
happened, I started to feel better. I slowly opened my eyes and realized that my wound was
starting to close and heal. It was a miracle (which was also a miracle). Miracles rarely ever
happen to me; it is rare occurrence.
“I feel better now,” I said as I slowly got up.
“Hey kid, we kind of want to take you to the ambulance,” Police 1 started.
“And then maybe a science lab so we can figure out how you did that,” Police 2 continued.
“Please no,” I said, “just let us go back to our homes and pretend that nothing happened.”
“We can’t do that kiddo,” Police 1 replied. “Do it, or else,” I said in warning.
Are you trying to threaten us, kid? If so, we have weapons that ca-,” he started to say
dangerously until he was interrupted.
I raised the water in the pool as I dangerously willed it to become bigger and come closer.
“You want some?” I said without fear. “Uhh,” the police started to stammer.
They ran away as fast as they could. People could really run fast in the face of danger and
fear. I willed that water to go back into the pool.
“Well, today was a weird day,” I sighed, facing Nico.
Nico had been silent for most of the time during the incident. I assume that he was too
surprised to comprehend anything.
“Yeah,” he stammered.
“Can you do me a favour: let’s keep what happened today a secret? Can you please do
that?” I begged.
“Oh, I most definitely will. I don’t want to see the look of rage and worry on my mother’s
face if she finds out,” Nico replied.
“Same,” I said.
“I guess by then,” he said. “Bye,” I replied.
We both went to our houses quietly. It was quite a big thing that happened today:
surprising, painful and mostly unexplainable. I had no clue what had happened and how. I
decided to let it go and clear my mind for a while. Once I reached my house, my mom
greeted me as if nothing happened; which was true in her case since she didn’t know. She
saw the look of worry on my face.
“Are you okay, Arnav?” my mother said. “Yes, I am,” I replied.
Stopping Time
Today was supposed to be a great normal day. I didn’t ask anyone to give me a magic
stopwatch containing the power to freeze time and a person trying to kill my mother. Why
do things like this always happen to me? It started when I was heading to school. It was
just a normal morning. I was sprinting towards school; I took a shortcut through the park. I
reached the bridge and there were only 2 minutes left. I was nearly there, but something
caught my eye. I saw something faintly glowing with blue light as if it was trying to call
something. I felt as if I were in a trance; I slowly advanced and picked it up. I wiped the dirt
off it.
“What is this?” I said tapping it.
It looks like an amulet. But how was it glowing? I heard a bell ring in the distance.
“Oh no!” I exclaimed running towards the school.
When I reached, the doors were closing. I made it inside, but I truthfully nearly failed. I
dashed into the classroom. I sat at my desk.
“Good Morning Ma’am,” I greeted my teacher along with the other students.
“Good morning everyone; how are you?” She replied.
My teacher’s name is Alexa. But, we have to call her Alexa Ma’am. She is both kind, but
strict. So, she was both great, but scary. And she absolutely hates it if we bring something
that is not allowed in school.
Hmm, maybe just like glowing amulets! I just remember that I have it in my pocket. If she
found out, I would be in big trouble. I started to
slowly and steadily slip it into my backpack. She looked in my direction and I immediately
shoved it back into my pocket.
“Arnav, what is that-” she started to say but was interrupted.
I heard a scream outside. I looked outside the window and I couldn’t believe what I was
seeing. My mother was running outside from some person with a knife. I dashed through
the door and toward the outside.
“Mom!” I screamed
He turned towards me. My mother looked at me in shock.
“Get out of here, Arnav!” she shouted, “Hey you, slowpoke, forgot about me?”
I saw the desperation in her eyes. I understood that she was trying to divert his attention
from me. And I knew my mother; she wasn’t exactly one of the fastest people in the world.
She wouldn’t be able to outrun the killer. His attention went back to her. She ran but fell
down.
“No!” Instead of running away, I sprinted straight towards him.
I tackled him. He fell down, but almost immediately got back up. He kicked me in the
stomach. I fell down and hugged my stomach.
“Uhh,” I groaned in pain.
He slowly approached my mother, toying with his knife. Just then, I noticed two things. He
held it up and was just about to throw it. But not just that, the amulet was steadily and
brightly glowing.
The light wasn’t faint anymore. I took it out of my pocket. And again, just like before, I felt
as if I were in a trance; time seemed to slow down. There were
letters on the amulet! It seemed to be in some type of language I had never seen before, but
then it started to swirl and changed into another language, but written in English.
“Wait, what?” I muttered.
It said ‘tempus momentous’. What in the world does that mean? It sounded like some type
of spell related to time, like in those movies. But, it couldn’t be true. Could it? Just then, I
remembered about my mother. I got up and nearly fell again; my stomach throbbed in
pain. Pain snaked across my body, but I held my ground.
“Hey you,” I groaned.
He faced me and sneered. Instead, of coming towards me, he directly turned and raised his
knife getting ready for the kill. I looked at my amulet.“Please work; tempus momentous” I
muttered as nothing happened,” come on your amulet, tempus momentous.”
Still, nothing happened. “Ugh,” my mother groaned.
I don’t know what got into me, but my eyes bulged and I inhaled.
“Tempus Momentous!” I screamed.
The amulet shimmered and disappeared. For a moment, nothing happened. Then, I
realized that it was quite literal. Nothing was moving. I ran towards the killer and snatched
the knife out of his hand and threw it next to the tree away from my mother. I found a rope
nearby and tied him up. I tied it up the way I would with my shoelace. But, I tied it extra
tight. Everything slowly started to move. And eventually, fully and normally. Everyone,
including my mother, was in shock at how the murderer was tied up.
“Uhh,” I said dizzily and collapsed.
I woke up and found my mother looking over me. “Everything is okay now,” she smiled,”
you saved me.” I smiled back.
“Take some rest,” she said.
I closed my eyes and went back into a deep sleep.
The Story Continues…
-Arnav Naik
DEWDROPS
When the rain fell down from heaven to give us hope and faith, the mortal souls on a
planet named Earth looked regretful and in despair. All seemed ‘normal’. These souls
seemed incomplete and as though they were finding something that could complete them.
There, a brother and a sister walked looking happy and at ease. They walked laughing and
seeing this could have made anyone smile but the despondent humans found it odd. What
did they have that others did not? What made them so merry? What did they find on this
planet that the other mortal beings did not?
Riya and Neil followed a simple quote written by Shades that says “Life often is not about
the struggles, it’s about the little joys arising out of it.” The little joys, what are they? They
are little things that happen in our lives that make our hearts flutter and fill our minds
with the hope that something amazing might happen if we just live and learn. Riya was an
ordinary girl. She loved all forms of art, loved nature, and everything that had life in it.
While Neil was more of an academic champ. He loved sports and all things related to his
family. They both were different, but there was one thing common in both of them, they
found happiness in the things that they did and liked to do. They had found joy in the
smallest things.

Sometimes when Riya would be sad about something that happened in school or had a
fight with her friends, Neil would always be there for her and cook for her. One day when
Riya was walking home, she saw a dog that was hurt and was whining. She tried to help it,
but it resisted. She did not want to hurt it so she moved away. When she came back, she did
not eat nor did she talk to Neil about it. The next morning when Riya woke up and came to
the dining table, she saw her favourite juice, and the cutest sandwich she had ever seen
kept on the table. The sandwich had a carrot for its nose, a smiley face, and eyes made on it.
Neil was watching for her from his room because he knew that she did not want to talk to
anybody. When Riya gave a huge smile, Neil’s face lit up as well, because he saw his little
sister happy. This was his little joy that made his day a lot better than it might have been.
Neil was a very shy guy. He did not share as much as his little sister, Riya. On days when
Neil would act odd and not chat with Riya, she would go running to him and give him a
huge hug. Sometimes the hug would be short and sometimes a little longer. There would
also be times when he would cry on her shoulder, and after all his sorrow was washed
away with his tears, he would look at Riya with eyes filled with gratitude. Riya felt great
after his brother was back to normal and that he was happy.
One day, their family went on a vacation to the woods. Neil was leaping with joy because
he knew that they were going trekking and he absolutely adored it. Riya was gleaming as
well. She was eager to see all kinds of insects, birds, the woods, and their own music. She
loved the idea of fireflies lighting up the deep blue night sky. She had never seen it before
so she was anxious. These were their little joys. Their mum, Mona, was a musician
and an architect. While coming, she brought her guitar and her beautiful melodic voice.
Singing and playing her guitar made Mona happy. Around night time, all of them sat by
the campfire, recollecting all of their childhood memories and laughing at the silly times.
Ajay, Riya and Neil’s dad, was soothed by the laugh of his family members, he was carefree.
Later after their dinner, Mona sang a beautiful song and then a lullaby that she sang for
both of them when they were toddlers. Just as the song came to an end, Riya and Neil both
had fallen asleep, just like old times. Mona and Ajay were pleased to find their kids so
sound asleep.
It was after a long time that Mona and Ajay sat together watching the stars and just talking.
It gave both of them peace of mind and they reconnected. In the morning when Riya woke
up, she saw dew drops on the leaves of small plants and heard the music created by the
leaves as if all of them were singing a prayer. She also heard the trickling sound of the
water droplets coming down from a small hill beside their campsite. “It is a good morning!”
she thought. Just as she was about to wake her mum and dad, she saw that Neil was
running in the woods. She did not understand why he was doing it so early in the morning!
When he came back she looked at him for a minute and was wondering. But as she saw his
freshened face blooming, she realized that running gave Neil joy and happiness. This story
tells us that we are mortals, so we should enjoy every little part of it. When we find joy in
the smallest thing possible, we are creating a life full of exuberance, thrill and satisfaction.
It is a wonderful thing when we see the ones that we love, the ones that matter in our life,
happy. We may also find wonder and fascination in things that we have never tried before.
You may like to draw but if someday you try to write something and excel in it, it may give
you the same amount or maybe more joy in doing it. There are a lot of times in our lives
when we are unhappy but we should still try to do the things that we love to make our day
better so that we can live a satisfying life in a grateful world. You may not realize it now,
but these small joys you had in your childhood, still brings a smile to your face when
thinking about the time when there was nothing called ‘worry’. The small joys have a vast
meaning in your life and they create memories. We can also say that our lives are like dew
drops. We live until the dewdrop is on the leaf.
-Natasha Datar
The Lion, The Tiger, The Donkey
In this insightful little fable, a donkey and a tiger find themselves in a debate, so they go to
the lion for help. The lion’s response demonstrates how consciousness is king.
The donkey told the tiger, “The grass is blue.”
The tiger replied, “No, the grass is green.”
The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, so
they approached the lion.
As they approached the lion on his throne, the donkey started screaming: ′′Your Highness,
isn’t it true that the grass is blue?”
The lion replied: “If you believe it is true, the grass is blue.”
The donkey rushed forward and continued: ′′The tiger disagrees with me, contradicts me
and annoys me. Please punish him.”
The king then declared: ′′The tiger will be punished with 3 days of silence.”
The donkey jumped with joy and went on his way, content and repeating ′′The grass is
blue, the grass is blue…”
The tiger asked the lion, “Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is
green?”
The lion replied, ′′You’ve known and seen the grass is green.” The tiger asked, ′′So why do
you punish me?” The lion replied, “That has nothing to do with the question of whether the
grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is degrading for a brave, intelligent
creature like you to waste time arguing with an idiot, and on top of that, you came and
bothered me with that question just to validate something you already knew was true!”
“When ignorance explodes, intelligence moves down another pathway.”
Moral: Be silent when stupid argue with you.
A massive amount of energy can be squandered by arguing with someone stuck in a false
perception prohibiting them from seeing what is occurring. It’s a feckless waste of energy.
They cannot process it, and oftentimes cannot even hear or see it. They’ll combat you with
all kinds of resistance, demonstrating they don’t care about truth or reality, but only the
victory of their beliefs and illusions. There are people who, for all the evidence presented
to them, do not have the ability to understand. It’s an egoic blind, packed with hatred and
resentment from prior experiences that have nothing to do with you or the situation. And
the only thing that they want is to be right as they seek to validate in all kinds of sneaky
ways, calling themselves honourable.
-Arihinjay Patil
ARTICLES
Breaking Away
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, in the eponymous novel, decides to steer clear of the pack
and carve a niche for himself; to the dismay of others. He attempts dives and plunges that
seem to others impossible and thus, is at the receiving end of grunts and sneers. But he
triumphs nonetheless and is the sole witness to that exquisite surge of triumph that only a
victor knows.
Slide back to the present. Across the world, one can see a rise in authoritarian nationalism
buttressed by fake propaganda at which certain media outlets excel. These few years have
been quite astounding. It seems, the more we advance materially and technically, the
sharper our fall into cultural primitivism and barbarism. Quite a contradiction, that one!
All the rage that had been smouldering in the breasts of men has, it appears, found an
outlet in the upsurge of nativism and parochialism that has sprung up in all nations. But
wherefore this rage? The human species is quite an article! In him we find the most
laudable and the most detestable aspects residing, coexisting in harmony with hardly a
manifestation of incompatibility.
Francis Fukuyama, at the end of the Cold War and the rise of liberal democracies around
the world at the close of the twentieth century, was so optimistic of a better life that he
termed it the end of history. It seemed Panglossian but there was good reason to believe in
it. Globalization was bringing nations together and one looked forward to the future with
hope and aspiration. It was quite apparent that humanity had learnt its lesson, albeit at
great cost, of the price it had to pay for megalomania, aggressive nationalism and selfish
aggrandizement.
But not to be . What we see today is apparently a festering of the same vile emotions and
prejudices that caused the two wars. The human realm, it appears, mirrors the play of
nature-the passing of day into night and night today. What Fukuyama imagined to be the
unending dawn of liberalism and democracy has slipped, before our very eyes, into quasi
authoritarianism and an erosion of rights we had taken for granted. As we speak, the
benighted disciples of the present dispensation ruthlessly bulldoze any voice of dissent:
any expression of sanity. The mighty sentinels whose responsibility it is to protect the
constitution merely serve as sounding boards for the establishment. But stranger still is
the folly of the masses. Though their rights are being snatched away, they seem totally
oblivious and, moreover, gullible enough to believe their political masters; that whatever
is being done is ultimately for their own good. We humans, apparently, are doomed.
Though clichéd, the thought of ‘digging your own grave’ comes to mind which is quite
scary in a way but amusing too. Astute observers of the present situation have been
warning us for quite some time of the impending darkness- in case we don’t wake up. But
the same people have been cast as anti-nationals and traitors and many of them languish
in prison on trumped-up charges.
This then is the twilight; not of the morning but of the evening. And soon it will be night. A
night for which the people themselves will ultimately be responsible. And who knows how
long the night will linger!
It is this contradiction that strikes at the root of the human condition. The exemplary
rationality of technology- which is a product of the human mind and the bewildering
array of irrationality and madness that lurk in the same mind. How to reconcile them;
where to find a measure of balance so that one is able to find comfort and solace in an
otherwise bewildering panorama of light and darkness, of rationality and irrationality, of
sanity and madness that reside deep in its recesses? Can the mind know any peace?
In an attempt to navigate this labyrinth, one must feel confounded. Moreover, it is a
consequence of evolution. For anything, evolution is an excruciatingly slow process. We
humans evolve physically and emotionally albeit at a sedate pace. Technology, on the
contrary, advances at a mind-boggling rate. Machines progress from efficient to super-

efficient as the clock turns. We, inadvertently, rush to catch up with them, striving to
become as efficient and as productive-and fail. We feel inferior to them. This gives rise to a
supreme paradox. We try to become what we cannot. Like Sisyphus, we lurch and stumble
trip and rise- too much of an effort really- to prove ourselves worthy enough. Well, just
another of those frailties of human nature. And another reminder of that poignant
question: Does something called free will exist and to what degree are we conscious agents
of our actions?
So, is there a way out of this madness? Man, though acutely aware of his finitude and
mortality, will attempt to play God when he gets the opportunity to do so; to exercise
power and lord over others, mostly arbitrarily, thereby satisfying his urge to experience
omnipotence and causing untold misery to many. We all are entangled in this vortex; a
vortex, unfortunately, that binds us, thwarts us and challenges us. Life isn’t easy, is it?
Many, obviously, try to pull out. Like Jonathan Seagull, they step out of the madding crowd
to seek solace in better climes. Some find comfort in the midst of nature; others in art;
many in reading and many more still in solitude. The last year has been particularly
difficult.
To turn wary of your neighbour and cast a doubting eye on him- though peering hard
wouldn’t help much in detecting the virus-is quite difficult. Doubting Thomases that we
have become, it has been especially difficult to abandon companionship- the one thing we
had taken for granted; rich and poor alike- and to hide rodent-like in the burrows of our
frigid homes. Quite a sight, in absentia!
So what do we do? The answer, it seems, may lie in practising a degree of detachment. A
detachment that stems from an understanding of our queer, irrational side; the knowledge
that we are the aggressors and the victims, the conquerors and the vanquished, the light
and the dark. It seems to be in practising non-judgement, that difficult art, when no matter
how loathsome and repulsive something -or someone - seems, one is able to observe it with
an unflinching, clinical eye, in understanding; without framing judgments. It must lie in
practising more compassion and kindness through many might seem undeserving. Non-
judgment is the need of the hour. The tragedy is that despite being so fickle and mercurial
ourselves, we don’t bat an eyelid before passing judgment on others. I think it is time we
step back and introspect. It is time we marvel at the vicissitudes and idiosyncrasies that
shape us and make us who we are. It is time to recognize that we are a bundle of good and
evil, of heroic qualities and tragic flaws and no matter how hard we try, we are bound to
carry vestiges of these antinomies to the very end. The terror of this knowledge might
cripple us for some time but eventually, it is liberating. Socrates, that wise man,
proclaimed ‘Know Thyself’. Know thyself and you will be set free. We follow this precept
and gradually, within the limitations that nature binds us in, we may realize freedom, a
release that is unknown to many who wouldn’t make an effort.
And it is what many seek- a rupture from consciousness itself. It is the reason why people
frequent bars and dope and watch movies and visit adventure parks. It is the reason why
the Sufis take the love of God to such an extreme; where they lose themselves-
annihilation, fanaa, as they call it- in the love of God and merge their identity with His; and
attain bliss in the union. ‘Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field,’
whispered Rumi for the supple to hear. If we can touch the nadir of despair, we can also
rise to the zenith of ecstasy provided that one realizes that one has to set out on a different
path; a path etched out of one’s own peculiarities and foibles; a different path, in that
sense, for each. This knowledge emerges from deep introspection and a capacity for
careful observation. It is only possible when we shut the world out and move inward; like
the Buddha, whose eyes, though open, seem to be looking within, conscious of the
treasures buried there, untapped.
What a travesty then, it is, to live without living! Ultimately, it is about paring down the
trivial and the superfluous from our lives; a return to the basics, to find a way of life
approaching that of our ancestors; to ponder what is essential and what is not. Like Emily
Gibbs, in Thornton Wilder’s brilliant play, ‘Our Town’ who chooses to return from the
dead to live for a day with the living (she chooses to relive her twelfth birthday) is pained
to observe that they who live to fail to appreciate the joy in the simple, mundane acts of
everyday life. “Goodbye, Mama and Papa. Goodbye to clocks ticking and Mama’s
sunflowers. And food and coffee.”, she mourns in her disembodied state. She is grieved to
find that the living knows little about death but even less about life.
It is not just in studying but in internalizing certain ‘truths’, like Gandhi did, in making
them part of our regular routine that we may notice a change for the better. It is in
stripping down all the clutter to the bare minimum. Happiness may lie in a spare life
divested of all the trappings and accoutrements we cling on to in its pursuit, which
paradoxically, eludes us from clinging to them. Is it any coincidence that the happiest
people in the world are monks who have renounced the world and led a simple life and
meditate on love and compassion? People today often speak of personal space; of time
spent with oneself. Space or ‘marinating in one’s own juice’, as someone put it so well. We
need this space to reclaim and restore ourselves; to become whole again. Eventually, it all
becomes so much more pertinent in the frenzied rush of the modern world where man
lives, unaware of his own living, and belatedly, confronting his own end, realizes he hasn’t
lived at all.
- Fayaz Mulla
(English Facilitator)
#MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH!
Be a man! Don’t cry like a girl! Be strong! Lol, see how sensitive he is!!
These are the words men hear when they try to express their thoughts. Since their
childhood, they are taught to be strong and always take care of the women and children
in the family.
But did you ever think that they might also need that emotional support? That they also
have some baggage that needs to be unburdened??? No, because we also unconsciously
believe that men are macho!! They do not feel any pain as we are always been taught like
that by society and by our parents. Research around the world has shown that men find
it difficult to open up about their mental health and very difficult to cry even if they want
to and one of the biggest factors is a stigma which is an obstacle to people admitting that
they are struggling. They find it difficult to share feelings with their female friends or
partners as they are not habitual and they feel discomfort in sharing anything. They
bottle all those emotions and they vent out through suicide, according to the reports by
WHO rate of suicide in men is 3.54% higher than in females. 6 million men in the US
alone are affected by depression. When they don’t have anyone to speak to so alcohol is
the friend, 62000 men are dying due to substance abuse disorder. It’s a high time we talk
about the issue.
What are the signs??
These are the major signs
Change in mood
The difference in work performance
Sadness
Hopelessness, loss of pleasure in all the activities
Physical symptoms such as headache, stomach ache etc.
How can we help them??
Let them know you’re there to listen to them without judgment.
Someone who is experiencing mental health problems may find it hard to reach out, so
try to keep in touch. A text message or a phone call could make a big difference. Find out
about local services such as talking therapy or support groups. See if there are any
specifically for men if you think they’d prefer that.
Help them to get help. Reassure them it’s okay to ask for help, and that support is out
there. You could help them contact their GP or accompany them to their appointment if
they want you to.
Take care of yourself. Looking after someone else can be hard, so make sure you consider
your wellbeing too
Man up is not the solution!
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness it is a sign of strength!!!!
-Snehal Khade
(Psychology Facilitator)
The paradoxical nature of love
The ambiguity embedded into the English word "love" reflects the conflicting nature of
love.
On one hand, to love is to be gripped by an extremely strong sort of desire. In this sense,
when one loves someone — whether family, friend, or lover — one desires to enjoy, own,
or otherwise find fulfilment in that person.
To love, on the other hand, is to place an unusually high value on the life of the beloved
person, to care profoundly, even to the point of self-sacrifice, for their pleasure and
well-being.
When we love someone, each of these other meanings is at work. But, as anybody over
the age of fourteen knows, and as much of the world's art and literature stands as a
testament, these two purposes of love regularly clash in the most tragic of
circumstances.
Love is both a drive to satisfy oneself and a drive to serve another, to receive and to give
— love is both, self-assertion and self-denial, self-expression and self-transcendence,
the simultaneous growth and effacement of the self.
Raghav Samani

Mon école
L'école est le lieu de l'éducation, de la connaissance et de la sensibilisation. Il répond
aux besoins importants de l'humanité qu'est l'éducation. Les écoles sont très
importantes dans nos vies. Ils ont été la partie essentielle de l'humanité depuis
longtemps. En fait, l'éducation dispensée par l'école est la raison du progrès et du
développement de l'humanité.
J'étudie en 8 classe à l'école Internationale Sanjay Ghodawat de Cambridge.
Mon école a un magnifique bâtiment. La porte principale de mon école est très grande
et large. Il est toujours gardé par les agents de sécurité. Mon école a une grande cour de
récréation verte. Mon école à un grand laboratoire de sciences, un laboratoire
informatique et une immense bibliothèque pour les étudiants.
L'administration de mon école est très bonne. Tous les enseignants et autres membres
du personnel suivent une discipline stricte. Le directeur de mon école est très
intelligent et gentil. Il nous salue tous les jours dans notre assemblée scolaire. Mon
école a les meilleurs professeurs. Ils nous enseignent tous avec beaucoup d'amour et de
gentillesse.
Merci
English translation
A school is the place of education, knowledge and awareness. It fulfills the important
needs of mankind that is education. Schools are very important in our lives. They have
been an essential part of mankind for a long time. In fact, the education provided by the
school is the reason for the progress and development of mankind.
I am studying in 8th grade at Sanjay Ghodawat Cambridge International School.
My school has a wonderful building. The main gate of my school is very big and wide. It
is always guarded by the security men. My school has a big green playground. My school
has big science labs, a computer lab and a huge library for students.
The administration of my school is very good. All the teachers and other staff members
follow strict discipline. The principal of my school is very smart and kind. He greets all
of us everyday in our school assembly. My school has the best teachers. They all teach
us with great love and kindness.
Nakshatra Upadhye
Wealth and Income cannot buy you
happiness!
In this day and age, money is key to surviving in this world. One can say as “YOU CAN
NOT LIVE WITHOUT MONEY. Well, as the above saying goes, it is partially true! For,
all production and sale money is required. Everything we see, hear (music, concerts
etc.) has a relationship with money in one form or another.
Happiness is a state of mind, the conscious of the mind. It is a feeling generated by
our brain. A person can be happy while doing the things they love to do. Lots of
people out there in the world argue with the fact that whether money can buy one
happiness or not. For the reasons, I feel HAPPINESS CAN NOT BE BOUGHT FROM
MONEY…. However, yes money can give you happiness.
The rich spend a lot of money on things they like to do; bringing them happiness, but
then again going on regular business tours for months away from family doesn’t
make up for the gloomy environment of tiredness. People who are not rich are full of
joy and happiness too. Yes, they might see things (which are expensive or something
they can’t afford) and get the sudden urge to do that particular thing, but then, they
also know how to control the urge to spend (in most cases) and be satisfied with what
they have. This may sound like lecturing but it is something we really need to learn
from them.
Again, back to the point of “WHETHER MONEY CAN BUY YOU HAPPINESS”, to be
very honest I can’t decide either. There are points or moments where the answer is
yes (though that happiness is quite short-lived) and vice - versa. Being a growing
teenager makes me want to spend money on things I like, when I am sad or so that I
become happy this happiness is temporary and is not the solution to this problem, for
spending money on useless things is futile. In conclusion, the answer for this topic
differs from person to person.
HEER V. CHUDASMA

Books are our best companion

Holding a book and looking dreamy…. Who am I? A bookworm who has made
books as his/her best companion.
What does companion mean? Companion refers to a person (or thing in this case)
who makes you feel comforted and stays with you all the time. As it is said,”
knowledge is a treasure which will follow its master everywhere” we get this
knowledge from books and it stays with us more or less till we die. I am a
bookworm and I have made books as my best friend; books are a source of
knowledge and entertainment. It can also comfort you when you are in need of it.
Books are a river of the story in which I usually drown. If you have a best friend,
you can study with him/her for hours and never get bored. The same is with the
books. If you don't read books then start now! It is a life-changing experience.
Books are the best companions of all
Anvita Bagdia

School’s liberty to choose the subjects

Recently, a school allowed the students to decide which subject they want to study.
As per the global point of view, it was a good decision. It has reduced the burden of
studies from students' heads. It helps the students in many other ways.
The academic results of students have improved a lot. The students are having
fewer subjects, and the subjects which they are interested in are being studied by
them. The students were also able to focus more on their studies. It helped the
students to decide what they have to become in future, and due to this the students
are able to set the goal and are able to achieve it.
Some students have avoided some necessary subjects for their careers. Subjects
like mathematics etc have been avoided to learn because they think it is boring and
useless for their life, however, it is one of the most important subjects for their day-
to-day work.
In conclusion, I think this should be introduced but, after a certain class and with
the help of a career counsellor as the students need someone's help in subject
selection.
Gunjan Gothi

Education the holistic approach

Education to me is imparting knowledge, skills, morals and values necessary for
individual survival and betterment, as well as the society, as a whole. Education is a two
ways process; teaching and learning.
Teaching and learning require a sound system of delivering information and training.
Equally important is the mechanism of feedback and evaluation, to ensure learning. To
create competent individuals, we cannot neglect human behaviour and the nature
connection. So, all the systems of education, i.e. schools, colleges and other training
institutes should take a holistic approach.
The end result of all the efforts should be commensurate with the goal of education. We
as human beings are the only creatures who have higher capabilities in terms of
intelligence, speech, writing ability and dexterity. We hold more responsibility towards
other human beings, other creatures and nature as a whole. So, all the systems of
education should make sure that their outcome is in line with sustainable development.
Technology is changing the whole educational scenario. The good we get is; greater
access to a greater number of learners, time is saved, cheaper, e-books help reduce the
use of paper. The not so good we get is; physical stress caused by long hours of setting in
front of the screen, the loss of human touch, emotional and social needs are not met,
psychological problems like depuration and anxiety.
To sum up, I would like to suggest, that we should strike a balance between
technological advancement and human behavioural needs. So, we develop as sound
individuals.
-Safwan Kazi
Children and the pandemic
Run around the park to chase butterflies. Jump into a puddle and splash
muddy water over one of your friends. Planning night overs and gossiping
about teachers. Pulling off pranks on a strict math teacher.
Childhood is a tender age when worldly pleasures move you (often). You fight
with your mum for a phone, but once you get it you want something else. You
are never satisfied.
Not anymore. Since 2020, life for us- kids across the globe is confide to home
which often resembles the four walls of a jail. We used to make excuses every
day not to go to school, but now it's vice-versa. We are dying to see our teachers
and friends. Let's pray school starts soon!
Anvita Bagdia
Children and the pandemic – part 2

Each generation has to go through an era-defining upheaval. So has 2020,
three generations – the past (our grandparents), the present (our parents) and
the future (us) have gone through this and we can say we have fought back. We
have tried our best to stay home, but could we? Well without schools our life
became boring, but we did learn more about technology. “Mom, I’m bored”
became the most common lament.
We learnt many things by staying at home, namely cooking, dancing, singing,
drama, the list is endless. We were surprised to learn that our friends who
didn’t even know how to sing a note, started singing beautifully.
Whatever we want to learn Is at the click of a button. Life has become so easy!
But really?
Anvita Bagdia
A Strife
Education has two negatives for me. It doesn’t give you the liberty to be uncivil
& unsocial. With education we garner knowledge & it enhances all our senses.
We become a person of manners, etiquette & the epitome of being sober. With
learning develops wisdom & the natural culmination to a decent & good human
being. My 17-year-old daughter keeps questioning me about this. I expound it
to her that good nature is synonymous with learning. But, she protests that to
become a good human being the study of moral science is ample. But, I counter
with: a good human being is not only wise with knowledge of all subjects- also
one who is able to show the good & righteous path to others. For that, you need
not be a saint/ religious preacher- but, a good human being. I elucidate that
with the education our mind strengthens & is able to distinguish the things we
should keep ourselves away from.
Shalini’s brother who was a scholar and stood 9th in the IIT entrance left for
the United States for his further studies & now is settled there & is a citizen! So
education makes you selfish and lets you abandon your country? My
daughter’s this query & instance flummoxes me- but, I quip; that’s the exact
reason why education is a necessity for your generation. So that you may make
your country solely self-sufficient with a wide-angle of provisions. Research,
Infrastructure, further education & jobs that cater to your standards. Once you
take care of this- there’ll be no further incidences of brain drain. With
education, you may develop & set up all facilities that one seeks in other
advanced countries!
What about the Indian Doctor who was residing in Australia, but
masterminded the plans & was the safe conduit for information exchange for
one of the Mumbai terror blasts? Isn’t a Doctor’s education plentiful to fight
effective & religious brainwashing? Why a Doctor who vouches to safeguard
lives, opts to take lives? Why can’t your education fight this? - Came back the
repartee questions from Lavanya- my daughter. Well, the going was becoming
increasingly uphill for education & me.
But, I was determined not to quit. I explicate that education perpetually
delineates precise concepts. It is humans’ avarice (for whatever motives)
that makes them disregard what is primary + imperative. Due to religious
& personal afflictions, we tend to condone the verity, which is absolutely
erroneous. If one misinterprets what religious education insists on, then it
becomes the reason for vendetta & the like. Denizens do get misguided and
it is only education that may transmute one into the right fold.
My strife continues with my daughter………….
But, my firm belief in education has led me to what I am today & my
daughter’s education will foretell her future & I’ll try to consolidate it with
the accurate direction.
- Somnath Chakraborty
(English Facilitator)
Tourism
India emerging as the next best destination for medical tourism post-COVID-19
pandemic!
India has the 6th largest industry for medical tourism across the world.
According to Prof. Ravi Mehrotra – Chief Executive Officer, ICMR-India Cancer
Research Consortium – India can be the number one medical tourist destination in
the coming days because it not only offers all the complex transplant surgery at a
very affordable price but it also has to offer a traditional ayurvedic system of
medicine which is effective in various chronic diseases. From the data collected in
2019, around 697,453 foreign tourists came for medical treatment in India and
though the number took a dip after the lockdown it is expected to rise once again by
2021.
This can be predicted by the way India has handled the pandemic situation and the
quick actions taken to prevent deaths. The ratio of the number of deceased to those
who survived was 1.5%. India also has started to produce its own vaccination. The
quality of Indian medical service has catapulted its image immensely as a developed
nation. India also ranked 10th in the medical tourism index during 2020-2021.
India from being one of the poorest countries after colonization has now become one
of the best medical services providers in the whole world. This has been achieved in
just 7 decades after independence. When the west left us we were a country with
nothing, but now we have grown up to a level where people from the west believe in
our medical facilities and trust us with their lives, literally.
Source - https://www.grandviewresearch.com/
industry-analysis/medical-tourism-market
.
Reference - https://www.financialexpress.com/
lifestyle/health/india-emerging-as-the-next-best-destination
-for-medical-tourism-post-covid-19-pandemic/2217979/
- Prabhu Chandramohan
(Business Facilitator)
POEMS
POEMS
DEATH
If you are problem, I am solution

If you are subtraction, I am addition
If you are division, I am multiplication
If you are depreciation, I am appreciation
If you are intermix, I am classification
If you are deviation, I am direction
If you are rebuttal, I am identification
If you are destruction, I am construction
If you are dispirit, I am inspiration
If you are discontent, I am satisfaction
If you are censure, I am justification
If you are damage, I am perfection
If you are end, I am continuation
Rajlaxmi Chavan,
Persepolis
The world is too harsh,
everywhere we go and all we see is stricture,
Being yourself is a sin and speaking up is a shame.
Is this what life is all about-
darkness and pain?
We were silenced and were given a veil,
if we asked why then all we saw was pain
was this destiny playing its game,
or was it just humanity bringing itself down to shame?
-Dhannier Dharamshi
NATURE IS CALLING
Hello,
Here the trees bellow,
Birds fly free,
And flowers laugh with glee,
We are happy, as happy as can be
But the humans came and destroyed it all,
Unhappiness and angriness sprawl,
The world could come to an early end,
The nature’s anger will soon descend
We can still save it,
If this is a hazard we quit.
Let’s save this planet once and for all,
Let’s take CORONA as nature's call!!!
Anvita Bagdia
A piece of you died in my baffled heart

Your words kept choking my throat,
Assaulting me mentally wasn’t perfection?
Giving me chills down my spine did not appease?
Tearing me from skin to bone did not satiate?
Answer me for I don’t feel myself anymore
Am I lost in that piece you broke me into?
Or is it the stricture you nonchalantly impose on me?
-Harshita Hegde
Afterall
Don’t do that, don’t do this- they said
Who were they?
People she loved the most
Why? She asked,
Cause they loved her the most
But no, she wanted to do everything she could and everything she wanted
After all she’s a girl, she had her own barriers.
Anymore
So lonely, so sad,
an overthinking run.
nothing hurts anymore,
I'm just fed up with everything and everyone.
watching them so happy and so glad,
I don't know what to do anymore.
roaming with a clueless mind,
no feelings to bind.
Revati Kadam
Empty bottles and a glass full of wine
That has sufficed for a young man's dine
A painter he is, sells paintings for a living
Artist of homes yet homeless he's striving
The art he propagates
Dull paths it illuminates
He earns more than enough
And spends in a bluff
On his sole companion
Best alcohol in his opinion
They say it is injurious
However, unescorted to him, life is
precarious
To us it is addiction
But he leads life in satisfaction
Obiter dictum we do
Conspiracies we brew
But to morality, isn't it opinion imposition Or this is society's another display of
predisposition.
Gauri Bagali
When I thought of giving up,
I stood back up.
To fight for what i held was true,
I thought of giving up.
But that was just a thought.
I thought of everyone who had done awfully a lot for me.

Hollow and empty inside i went back into my shell,
I tried to find out who I really am and where I stand or where I'm meant to be.
I stuck papers full of quotes on my wall,

Hoping to follow them all.
But when i took them all down,
I found myself buried within.
Books about life can teach only teach you,

What everyone else went through.
Every life has a different tale,
Life is like a fingerprint; it has its own unique way.
Still i tried to fight back push out the wall,

Give my best every day.
But the word that hit like bullets,
Forced me to shrink twice when I opened up myself.
Still everyday i wake up like anyone else with my head full of thoughts,
And a moment for myself.
Maybe that's how I like it,
I blame nobody else.
~Pranali Gurav
I wasn’t worried about what would happen, if I’m gone
I was worried about what would happen if I lived.
I was paranoid about all the moments I couldn’t relive,
Was it me or was it you?
Or was it us?
The butterfly in me, always wanted to wander
But I have no idea how it’s wings fell off,
Red and blue turned black and white,
Giggles turned into cries,
For I could never tell him, what he made me feel,
like home, after ages.
Because that feeling when you meet the right person, you feel it in your bones.
He taught me that I don’t have to climb a mountain to stand on the top of the world,
He made me talk to the moon, and music always played in my ears,
He made me finesse like the tiny sand grains in life,
He brought meaning to the meaningless,
And, its okay to get lost, as long as you find your way back,
He made me dream while I was wide awake,
He showed me that even a burning forest can be beautiful,
That there is beauty in the most unexpected places,
He brought me spring I would not forget for a thousand years.
-Harshita Hedge
A piece of you died in my baffled heart

Your words kept choking my throat,
Assaulting me mentally wasn’t perfection?
Giving me chills down my spine did not appease?
Tearing me from skin to bone did not satiate?
Answer me for I don’t feel myself anymore
Am I lost in that piece you broke me into?
Or is it the stricture you nonchalantly impose on me?
-Harshita Hegde
Say I want to visit
That’s how the rainy days end
Faraway places
Where of you there
Drops of rain wet & wide,
Are no traces.
They water the land which was dried.
A place where I can
They make others hide.
No longer be haunted
By memories
The birds that glide,
But it feels like I’m
reach their nests.
Infected by
While the sun sets in the west,
Something, that has
That's how the rainy days end.
No remedies.
I was so determined
- Gaurav Shetty
To be worthy of your
love and affection
That I didn’t realize
I was losing direction
Now they say I’m just
The girl you left
Behind
And I wonder if you
Could ever be so
Unkind
I say I want to visit
faraway places
But in reality, maybe
All I want is to see
Some familiar faces
-Harshita Hegde
(Short lines)
Going to bed is tougher than said

Just laying in bed is not sleeping I say
While I try to dream of rainbows and a beautiful bay
but Instead the moments of wrong haunt me along the way
Battling the thoughts with what I could have done and what I could have changed
God knows why my mind switches to auto retrospection of myself at this time of
the day.
I try to outlive my days

with the fear of repercussions that might haunt me later on
and imagine myself old yet young in a web of my own
with boxes of memories refreshing the old times that I had once spun.
With every drop that falls

I sit near the window and recall
Remembering the days that passed away
nostalgic tears on a rainy day.
Walk in casually,
In a house of mirrors especially.
You might differ in shape and size,
But don’t worry life is just alike.
On the opposite wall,
You might see.
That’s a reflection of you.
But not true exactly
House of mirror
When I looked into the house of mirrors,
all I hear is you making me promises-
of staying by my side forever.
All I see is us laughing at your lame jokes.
All I smell is the scrumptious cakes that we burnt.
But instead of staying by my side,
You have joined the colony of stars
still cracking jokes with your new friends.
Differences
Apart of me wanted to tell you,
stay back like always.
But I wonder if that would have made any difference to you,
as you walked away showing your back to me.
I wonder did I make any differences in your life
Or was I just a puppet for you,
And you the puppet master
Who made many differences in my life?
Ashmita Shetty
ZERO HUNGER ….
If you cannot feed a hundred just feed one!

Maybe some soup and a bun …
Deliver food security and nutrition for all!
This is a necessary call.
Hunger is such a cruel thing
It looks like a thousand of people begging for a meal.
And people surviving on a single wheel
If you cannot feed a hundred just feed one!
Maybe some soup, a hot one
This is what is called humanity
Moreover, this is integrity
I call out loud to everyone

This our chance for zero hunger
And more and more sustainable development
So grab this moment and help the word change!
No Justice When Half the World Is Hungry! No matter how you say it, hunger
hurts
SARAH PATEL
Child Labour
I AM DISHEARTENED {ON CHILD LABOUR}

Oh! I have pain; deep in it pricks like a needle
isn’t thus supposed to be illegal.
I think about that every child
who has been treated so wild,
by these extremely crude people.
Even these children are equal.
Oh! I have pain; deep in it pricks like a needle

isn’t thus supposed to be illegal.
But slow and steady the situations started to change

everyone’s mindset got rearranged.
And now I feel proud,

because now this world is against those crudes.
Not disheartened anymore.
Not unhappy anymore.
But they need more help in a toolkit,
which contains happiness, education, all they desire
this is what I admit.
Call out loud to those evils,

to alter their frame of minds as devils.
And finally now the world is waiting-

to welcome as you as a switched personality.
We all together indeed will hand over the toolkit
and then finish this immorality.
By Sarah Patel
Childhood
Childhood is when the soul understands the world,
because till then we are curled.
Ohhh! Those cozy days of childhood,
listening to stories of little red riding hoods.
And always playing with my pup,

then drinking milk in my cup.
Life was full of joy,
because of the toys.
Doing anything without fear,

because I am everyone's dear.
Life is full of fun,
because of the puns.
Childhood is the best age,

just like a beautiful page.
Childhood can't be forgotten,
because we were as soft as cotton.
- Gaurav Shetty
शिक्षक माँ
गुरू वही है जो जीना सिखा दें।
जल जाता है वो दिए की तरह, पल पल मेरी आँखों में,
कई जीवन रोशन कर जाता है, तस्वीर तेरी ही समाई है।
कु छ इसी तरह से हर गुरू
अपना फर्ज निभाता है।
हजारों में न लाखों में,
जीवन जितना सजता है, मेरे तो कण-कण में तू ही समाई है।
माँ-बाप के प्यार से,
उतना ही महकता है, तू देश में, तू ही विदेश में,
गुरू के आशीर्वाद से
सारे विश्व में, तेरी ही परछाई है।
अज्ञानी से ज्ञानी बनाया,
शिक्षा का महत्व समझाया, ईश्वर का साक्षात रूप है तुझमें,
सत्य के राह पर चलना सिखाया, तू तो मेरी प्यारी माँ..है।
गुरु ने हमें जीवन जीना सिखाया।
-माही भूतड़ा, कक्षा ४
माँ-बाप से बढ़कर है गुरू,
ईश्वर का रूप है गुरू,
धन्य हो जाता है वो,
जिनके शर पर गुरू का हाथ होता है।
धरती कहती, अंबर कहते,

बस यही तरना ,
गुरू आप ही वो पावन नूर है,
जिनसे रोशन हुआ जमाना।
-अवनि तोषनीवाल कक्षा ६

तितली रानी
तितली रानी, तितली रानी,

कितनी प्यारी, कितनी सयानी।
रंग-बिरंगी पंख मजीले,

लाल-गुलाबी, नीले-पीले।
फू ल-फू ल पर जाती हो तुम,

कली-कली पर मंडराती हो तुम।
मिठी-मिठी रस पीकर उठ जाती हो,

अपने कोमल पंख दिखाती हो।
सबको उनमें है सहलाती,

तितली रानी, तितली रानी
जितनी सुंदर, तितली रानी,

इस बगिया में आना रानी
तितली रानी, तितली रानी।
अमित चमके री, कक्षा- ३

कोरोना वायरस
मम्मी कोरोना आया, कोरोना आया,

बड़ा डरावर कोरोना आया।
बच्चों आओ बच्चों आओ,
कोरोना से ना तुम घबराओ ।
कोरोना को आज तुम जानो

कोरोना के लक्षण पहचानो,
कोरोना को जब जान जाओगे,
तो वायरस को मार भगाओगे,
कोरोना के लक्षण चार, खाँसी, दर्द, थकान, बुखार

अपने हाथ अच्छे से धोना
बीमार व्यक्ति से दूर रहना,
खाँसी हो तो मास्क पहनना,
कोरोना से तुम बिलकु ल इरोना।

कहो नमस्ते हाथ ना मिलाओ,
बाहर से आकर खूब नहाओ,
भूखार हो तो डॉक्टर बुलाओ,
कोरोना को तुम दूर भगाओ ।
-रक्षिता चमके री कक्षा -५वी

मेरी माँ
मेरी माँ है, सबसे न्यारी,
बातें करती प्यारी-प्यारी,
उसका प्यार है सबसे निराला,

उसने ही तो मुझे संभाला।
जब भी मुझे देख उदास,

गले लगाए मुझे लेके पास,
बढ़ाए मेरा हर दम हौसला,

जब भी मेरा भरोसा है फिसला
तेरे बिना सबकु छ अधूरा,

तेरे साथ हर पल है पूरा
तुम्हारा हर सपना पूरा ग

तुम्हें हमेशा खुश रखूंगी।
लावण्या दिपक सरैया, कक्षा-३

मेरी माँ
सूरज से भी रोशन हो तुम.....!
फू लों से भी कोमल हो तुम....!
ममता से भरा आँचल हो तुम....!
मेरी तकदीर का चमकता हुआ तारा हो तुम.....!
डिपल वाधवानी, कक्षा ६
आशा
फै ला है चारों आरे ये घना अंधकार,
आँखों पर नहीं, पर मन पर है इसका प्रकार,
संकटों और निराशाओं से भरा है संसार,

फिर भी मनुष्य करना चाहता है सपनों को साकार ।।
चाहे हो अंधकार, या संकटों का प्रहार,

किसी को माननी नहीं है हार,
क्योंकि मन में है आशाओं की प्रकार
जीवन में अंधकार में भी है प्यार

क्योंकि मन में है आशाओं की पुकार
तन्मयी राजमाने, कक्षा-९

MY MOM’S KITCHEN
Oh! My mom’s kitchen is so experimental!

Everything is so accidental.
Sometimes here, sometimes there,
Such a different atmosphere!
But when I enter at the right time
The delicious smell tickles my nose
And that is the lunch time!
When me and my meal, we pose
Everything is so accidental
Sometimes here, sometimes there
Oh! How beautiful my food looks,
Everyone who eyes it - hooks
Waiting for all the likes for my pic,
and ending it with a lick.
Everything is so accidental.
Sometimes here, sometimes there,
Sarah Patel
Nature
Nature is the art of God,

give us power to protect it, Lord.
Nature is full of happiness,
which fills you with willingness.
I really wonder what nature is,

Is it a word we learned in literature?
That’s why we don’t know the importance of nature.
We polluted it so much,
that nature sighed.
Nature contains flower, green land,
and to protect this, harmful emissions should be banned.
Stop polluting nature.

Be a good friend.
It will teach you literal meaning of nature,
without using literature.
Nostalgic:
Some lyrics of music take me into past memories.
I wonder if regret is more powerful or gratitude.
When I think about past memories, it seems like magic
But when I let myself feel it, I feel nostalgic.
Windows:
I wonder can I ever find someone to look from the window
Staring at your soul from the nights that I can’t let go
Will you ever give the look where I forget everything that surrounds me?
Will I ever be good enough to make you love me?
Can we forget the days we stared in each other’s eyes?
like they were some sort of unreachable skies
They looked so mysterious only to find out
they were filled with too many lies.
Impaired:
Today is your birthday You are supposed to grow
I wish you get all the love Which I am incapable to show
Love which I never gave to myself
But saved for you
Hoping you will one day come to know
All the time you hurt me
Leaving the scar to remind me not to come to you again
But that one stare
always Makes me impaired
~ anonymous
A city with it’s will surrounded by hills
Overlooks a sun
Above the the compass of view
And the ombre sky that shows some hints of blue.
As the clouds tell a tale

Shaping many figures so frail
With a story to share
As I sit and drown in the scene without a care.
Where the two hands meet

One from the above and one from underneath
While a cluster of clouds form a bridge to come and greet
Well that’s the bridge i’ll be taking when I am ready to leave
Although for now I swing in a chair

Staring at god’s glory everywhere
With the sky and the clouds
And the wonderful show, put out.
But now it’s dark and blue

And a good time for me to go in too
Hide behind the hills till then
I’ll meet you tomorrow at the same time and place.
To solve more challenging questions of life

That trouble me throughout the day
The kind that we can solve
With you and me and my hot cup of chocolate tea.
~Pranali Gurav

SATISH GANDHI
T O K F A C I L I T A T O R
CHANGE YOUR LIVING – ENTER THE TOK ZONE
One of the most important core elements of the IBDP program – Theory of Knowledge
[TOK], is all set to bring the change in your lifestyle, enabling you to be the best version of
to unleash the NEW YOU. Yes!! It counts.
How do you know? A common question, when interrogated, leaves a person either
nervous, blank or enraged. TOK facilitates the idea of being a good and patient listener
and above all a keen observer to accept the biases in order to have a clear vision of the
future without callousness.
The new world is engulfed by the WEB SERIES as a novel passes time for the young and the
old equally. The time it swaps goes unnoticed and productive leaving your mind into
ASSUMPTIONS. Indeed! The series affects the behaviourism of an individual.
SQUID GAMES – as the LETHAL series comes to an end, it leaves the viewer into a
dilemma, challenging the HONESTY to remain civilized.
How do we know the good and the bad interpretations that the viewer has grasped from
the series? The viewer as a knower, if educated will conclude the series with a remark –
MONEY MAKES MAN MAD. On the contrary, if the viewer knower is illiterate, may have a
complex conclusion – MAD MAN MAKES MONEY.
TOK thinkers, go beyond the inferences drawn above. To what extent is certainty
attainable in the case of the two people watching the same web series? The exploration
takes us to the flip – side, to the thought of pursuing knowledge and compels us to
redefine the term KNOWLEDGE. Thus, knowledge is just not what you gain from your
Alma Mater, but it is from the different vistas namely; SOCIETY – FAMILY –
SPIRITUALITY etc.
The so-called illiterates may miss one kind of knowledge and are vulnerable to wrong turns
in life landing themselves into a pickle!!
The SQUID GAMES put the knowledge and the principles of the players to the test. Being
skilful is a factor that knowledge demands which can be useful if it is BALANCED with other
types of knowledge. The killing game portrayed the way of thinking of the players in
organizing the knowledge they had that affected their very existence!!
What exactly happened with the dead when they lost the game, was not known to all the
players – it very clearly stated that this knowledge was the right of the GAME ORGANIZERS
community of the knowers, in order to trap many more players, who can serve the
organizers purpose to make money by illegal means!! HOW BAD!!
Though the sequenced games were varied, it tempted the players to earn in crores at the
cost of losing humanity. Will such earned money JUSTIFY your living? Certainly not. The
protagonist 456 serves to be the best specimen to give adequate evidence who distinguishes
to the best of his ability between knowledge – belief and opinion. He had the concrete
knowledge of playing any game to WIN. He strongly believed that it was wrong to win at the
cost of the lives of the other people but in vain! His opinion turned out to be false, when he
manipulated the old man 001 to win the game, allowing him to die.
Seeing is believing goes the saying. Here 456 hears a gunshot and takes 001 to be dead. In
the real world, he encounters the same old man breathing under treatment and is amazed!!
The plethora of knowledge produced with the values is diversified and leaves one
pondering on HOW DO WE KNOW, WHAT WE KNOW? It prompts the viewer to enter into a
discussion, as I and MY WIFE did [Real Life Situation], after watching the entire series. This
helped us to know each – others points of view, at times heated at times with healthy
arguments. The world needs to communicate – and the best start is at HOME.
Mr Satish M Gandhi
TOK Coordinator
TOKTONIC
Virtual Diet
Real Mind nourisher
SNEHAL KHADE
C A R E E R C O U N C E L L O R
CAREER COUNSELING AT SGIS

Career counselling is important in identifying the real potential of the students and
guiding them towards the perfect career path. Career counselling will be helpful in
choosing the career goal, planning and giving directions to students to better their future.
In SGIS we aim to foster the career of the students by providing them with the best
universities all across the world. We have tied up with CIALFO. It is the best platform where
students can meet and explore 100+ universities. It is the best platform where our children
can do all the work in one platform only. We along with CIALFO built the connection
between the students and the future.
CIALFO with benefit the students in:
Connecting school and students to a worldwide community; Providing college fairs
virtually that to free of cost to students; University virtual tour; Direct application via
common app, UCAS etc. 100+ universities
It has made school research simpler by providing all the information regarding universities
like scatter diagrams. It provides the option of cDocs where we manage and send
transcripts and letters of recommendation to colleges in one place.
Student engagement: assigning assignments and building portfolios and resumes
Communication: Students and parents can connect to different universities.
SGIS strongly believes in developing students’ careers in the best possible way and this
collaboration with CIALFO is one of the ways to provide the best to the students. We
provide students with constant counselling sessions and help in writing SOPs, building a
portfolio and connecting them to universities all across the world. There are constant
webinars and university fairs for the students to get to know more about the university.
Many of our students are currently studying in the UK, USA and Australia.
CAS
CAS IBDP REPORT INTRODUCTION
CAS is a vital and core component of IB Diploma Programme which is meant to be the
journey to self-discovery. Being the core, it makes CAS both compulsory and the centre of
the Diploma Programme. It encourages students to grow personally and socially. It also
helps them in developing skills such as communication, cooperation, problem-solving,
conflict resolution, creative and critical thinking, etc., to highlight their own identities.
Students are encouraged to set challenging goals and ensure the commitment and
perseverance to achieve them.
IBDP’s completion of CAS is based on the achievement of the seven learning outcomes. It
must begin at the start of the Diploma Programme and continue regularly for at least 18
months with a reasonable balance between creativity, activity, and service.
During the course of the year, the IBDP students of Year 1 have set the wheels in motion to
use Managebac for recording their CAS activities. They found this online platform easy to
work with, and easy to manage their portfolio. The CAS supervisors enthusiastically took
on the challenge of reviewing the work of students on Managebac.
The school’s Mission and Vision align well with the CAS aims and the IB Mission
statement. The students are provided with ample opportunities to participate in a wide
range of sports that concern the activity part of CAS, viz. basketball, soccer, tennis, track
and field, volleyball, swimming, hockey, cricket; concerning the creative ideas like drama,
band, photography, newsletter, school magazine, art, MUN, writing, dance, music; and the
third component being service, associating with all kinds of service including, direct,
indirect, community, advocacy and research coordinated by both students and teachers.
In our school, IBDP students and teachers have been involved with various projects for the
betterment of society, for learning, as our CAS coordinator has always told us that CAS
does not end in school, it is a lifelong journey and we, the students of IBDP, would like to
carry it with us forever.
Here is a sneak peek of our experiences and projects:
Body Works
Description and Goals

This is an ongoing experience that is key focused on body toning.
I went to the gym and will be working out for overall body training.
I made a plan according to my body and the research that I will be doing.
I will be doing the workout each day for around 40 minutes to 45 minutes.
Working on my body in the gym will be a great experience as I am designing my own
workout plan according to my body.
I will also research what type of workout will be best suitable for what part of my
body and which day I will do it.
I am going to make a scheduled timetable that will tell me what workout I have to do
during that particular day and how much repetition.
I will be training someone according to the workout schedule I make and will be
seeing the result at the end of each month. The workout will be planned according to
their requirement like for some losing weight, for some toning their body eg... I will
conduct sessions for them.
Learning Outcomes:
Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the
process
During this CAS project, I have learnt a lot related to fitness and also other things.
This helped me in planning my work and also I started reflecting on each and
everything I did this is not only for CAS for other things also. I enjoyed the process
and will continue further not necessarily through CAS but also take it up as a
personal project. This project helped me in getting a clear understanding of how
there are different perspectives for each and everyone on their body and how they
maintain that. Some of them whom I spoke to were more interested in Yoga and
stretching while others wanted more cardio and weight training.
-Rachit Vakamshi
Defend Our Youth
Defend our Youth is a CAS initiative by IBDP 2 students, it is an awareness program for
underprivileged students that will deal with training students in basic self-defence. As
the number of physical and sexual abuse rise in the country as well as globally, it is our
duty to protect our youth from being victims of such horrendous acts. In this project, we
along with the taekwondo coaches visited a school for underprivileged students and
taught them self-defence along with teaching them about good touch and bad touch, and
feminine hygiene. For the students of higher classes, sessions on sex education were
taken as well, as this will not only teach them about consent but how to be safe from
sexually transmitted diseases. Our goal for this activity is to educate youth on how to
protect themselves and others around them. The CAS strands we achieved are
commitment and perseverance, global engagement and challenge and skills.
We worked on this project for two months, on weekends, which made a total of 8 half-day
sessions to be conducted.
Working on this project, as a team, we tried keeping everyone on the same page, in the
beginning, one of the backlogs came in, in which we questioned ourselves about if we
were contributing and setting our goals towards the right direction, and with team
discussions, we decided to circulate a google form survey to gain a generalized
perspective, and it helped us figure out what our society required. Exposing them to such
sensitive information was a task, the language barrier acted as a challenge too, we gave
our level best, we separated ourselves according to the knowledge of languages we had, to
interact with the children, to make them feel comfortable, in all of these challenges the
most important aspect which led to success was the teamwork, and innovative ideas
aiming towards a common goal that is the betterment of society.
We as a team, have learnt and grown together, this project helped us create a sense of
empathy in us. Talking about the sessions we have conducted, reflecting upon it, all we
can conclude is our hearts were filled with love and respect, we asked the students to
reflect on what they understood, and Gave them hypothetical situations where they were
asked to act against or for the act, teaching them how to make the right choice. During
this project, we realized the importance of these actions, the mark they can leave on
people’s lives. All we aimed to achieve was exposing students to the outer world (socially,
medically, economically, or otherwise), Helping them realize they can make a difference
and giving them the tools to do so,
Developing awareness and a better understanding of the communities they live in and
from all of our perspectives we are a step closer to achieving all of this.
Defend our Youth has also participated in the IB CAS project competition along with
being a part of the IB conference held in Singapore.
Team Members
1. Vanshika Panchloriya- Founder and project head
2. Harshita Hegde- Media Director
3. Aarya Jain- Head of Content
3. Gurudatta Mali- Tech head
4. Rachit Vikamshi- Head of logistics
Defend our Youth will continue to work with multiple schools and keep creating
change as we help our society to progress with us along with keeping their safety as
our foremost priority.
Cognizance of Autism
As our first year of DP students we collaboratively worked on our first project to create a
video, raising awareness for individuals with Autism spectrum disorder and it turned
out to be a very informative being small yet precise video conveying the message
efficiently. We induced an innovative idea of including paper motion animation to easily
help convey the message across to all age groups. All of us were able to produce a
satisfactory video raising awareness about Autism and even got positive responses from
every viewer with whom the video was shared. The video was circulated to all the
educational boards in SGI and others via electronic mails and through text messages.
The effort and hard work done by each member had really paid off in the end. We
managed to make our content and the video unique by including details and ideas
contributed by each member. This was truly a fruit of our hard work and collaboration,
and through this experience, we could also identify each other's thoughts and assign
tasks according to our abilities. Thus working collaboratively we demonstrated issues of
social significance in the form of CAS.
Let us judge
The judgment day was an inter-school competition where a 5-minute video made by the
students will be judged on the basis of creativity and acting. It should include a courtroom
scene based on either cybercrime or bullying. As a group, we had decided on the topic of
bullying (more specifically mental harassment) because we believed it was a serious topic
and should be discussed more often. This competition was also a way to learn about court
proceedings and the constitution.
When Somnath sir had been given the opportunity to participate in the role play, we had
little to no idea what we were supposed to do. He told us the topics and asked us to do
research to understand the depth of the topic. Once we had enough information, we sat
together to discuss and come up with an interesting plotline. The aim of the discussion was
to familiarize me with the opinions of my teammate and try to come up with a unique idea
that gave a message while simultaneously keeping the audience hooked.
Though in the start we talked and felt that cybercrime could be portrayed in a form of a
court scene we changed it when we found a more enthralling and thrilling plot for the topic
of bullying.
Once the plot and sequence of the events were decided, with the help of the English teacher,
we finalized the final draft of the script. The dialogues were made and allocated keeping in
mind each member’s strengths and weaknesses. The plot revolved around a young lady who
had filed a case of domestic violence against her in-laws and husbands in hopes of getting
out of a marriage without revealing the real reason. As the plot unfolds, the lawyer, the role
which I was playing, tries to prove her claims wrong and free the actual victim of the case.
This role play was an opportunity to strengthen my skills and develop new ones. We had to
be creative and understanding. Work as a team and yet showcase individual talent. As we
approached the topic with a new perspective we had to keep an open mind to accept the new
idea even though there was a risk associated with it.
I learned a lot throughout the process of making the video. Patience and caring were two of
the major learnings. The process itself was knowledgeable and enjoyable though there were
times when I felt we could have changed the way the script was written to make it better. I
hope I get more opportunities like this in the future.
Shramdan Report
Shramdaan is an initiative that we planned as a class on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, where we worked in place of the office boys and girls so that
they can relax for a day. We are also thinking about keeping a ceremony in the morning to
make sure they get the recognition and gratitude they deserve alongside some fun activity
for them to enjoy. Food prepared by the class at the end of the ceremony was served.
Shramdaan will always remain in my memory as a lesson to see what is beyond the eyes.
Gandhiji often talked about non-violence and respect for every creature that was granted a
chance at life. On his birthday we walked to follow his footsteps and make sure his ideals,
with the ever-changing world, remain steadfast and uncompromising in our hearts. We
arranged a program in which we will invite all the helping staff presents at the school.
In this program, we planned an activity that was related to painting the image of Lal
Bahadur Shastri and Gandhiji. We wanted them to create memories and feel the happiness
that comes along while trying a new skill. This activity was also done as a part of letting
them know that we care and we understand how much they do for us while we are also
grateful and filled with gratitude for their efforts.
During the program, we gave them an opportunity to speak and provided them with a
platform to voice their thoughts. The wisdom reflecting in their words left us stunned and
yearning for another conversation. After the event was done, we provided them with the
first items made in the Eatassit, the stall opened and inaugurated at their hands during the
program. Delicious dishes and the mouthwatering milkshake was served prepared by the
students.
Seeing their content faces and approval, we considered it a success. After the program was
completed, we were given the specific task of helping staff so they could rest and relax for a
while. I was given the task of the office boy in front of the Director's cabin. Initial I was
nervous and afraid that I may mess it up somehow but with a deep breath dived into the
duty to challenge and test myself. If I did it well, it will be a confidence booster, if not then a
lesson to do better next time.
Throughout the time I was in front of the cabin, I saw the hard work and efforts taken by the
principal but that was not the only thing I noticed, I also realized how much people around
ma'am cared for her. I saw teachers making sure that she had time to have lunch, parents
waiting to talk to her and yet agreeing to go if she was busy and visit later, I saw how little
time was available to have lunch and how efficiently everyone worked so that everything
went smoothly. It was peeping inside a machine and realizing how wonderfully each part
cooperated so it worked well. It was an opportunity to learn about the person I had known
for years and yet was scared of. The fear disappeared at the director's kind smile and quick
reassurances to dispel my doubts. Seeing people from close is different from judging them
from far. Often what we think is not what is there.
The lesson will always remain with me.
Project Roshni
Under the project Roshni, I went to a school which solely selected and brought in students
who were differently able and were from poor families, thus could not afford proper
education. When we reached there after travelling for almost more than half an hour, I did
not know what to expect. This was my first time trying to interact with someone like them
and I wanted them to feel comfortable. We were greeted warmly and though I felt awkward
and out of element at the start, I started to ease around them after a while all of them were
of different ages ranging from 10 to 15. We first prayed to the almighty and then tried to
search for a place where we could teach them to dance and help them understand the
basics of ramp walk. Deciding that the lawn was the best place, we asked permission to
teach them outside.
Having already learnt the steps and the style, it was easy to make them understand with the
help of Rahul sir though he only guided us when he felt we needed help and chose to
monitor instead of actively putting in his input. I think interacting with people who were
closer in age made it easier for them to question and put forth their doubts.
We enjoyed and laughed with them, personally, it didn’t feel any different than interacting
with friends. We even got to touch a local elephant and feed it with the help of the children.
There were times when we had to change the steps because they were finding it difficult to
perform but majorly they were determined and didn’t let their condition affect them in any
way.
There was a lot to learn from the way they led their lives and I will always remember those
lessons. As we parted, we promised them to visit as often as possible and invited them to
our school to perform and present what they had learnt. We also gave them new clothes as
gifts. On the occasion of Dussehra, they agreed to come and present what we had taught
them. When they arrived, I felt happy and eager, a tinge of nervousness also shadowed my
mind as I wondered if seeing so many students would make them upset. My doubts and
worries were dispelled when I saw their grins as they were greeted by other students.
All of the students who had come actively participated in games and quizzes conducted,
winning prizes and learning simultaneously. When they presented, they were confident in
their abilities. AT that moment I realized the pride that our teachers felt in us when we grew
and gave our best. I will always remember the feeling. Interacting with the students surely
made me wonder about the strength each of us has and made me promise myself that I will
my best to help others like them, after all, like said by the head of the school we went to, ‘an
opportunity is all one needs to grow and be noticed,’
-Anjali Gandhi.
Project Roshni
CLASS
PHOTOGRAPHS
Drawings
Class photosand Painting
of 2021-2022
Twinkling Stars of Grade I Dazzling Daisies of Grade II
Glowing Angels of Grade III Charming Lads of Grade IV
Perky Pupils of Grade V A Perky Pupils of Grade V B

Drawings
of 2021-2022
Tenacious Tigers of Grade VI A
Tactful Teens of Grade VI B Determined Dodgers of Grade VII A
Affable Allies of Grade VII B Liberal Learners of Grade VIII A

Drawings
of 2021-2022
Brave Gryffindor's of Grade VIII B Elegant Elites of Grade IX Science
Daring Diligents of Grade IX Commerce Bold Believers of Grade X A
Earnest Erudites of Grade X B Social Scholars of Grade X C

Drawings
of 2021-2022
Capricious Colony of AS Level Commerce Canny Cougars of AS Level Science
Industrious irises
Brainy Badgers of A Level Commerce
of A Level Science
Dependable Deplorables of IBDP 1 Ambitious Intellectuals of IBDP 2

Drawings
of 2021-2022
Student Council with

Principal Sir (Cambridge)
Student Council with

Council Head (Cambridge)
Faculty Photos of 2021-2022
IBDP
Faculty
Cambridge Faculty
Drawings
Faculty and
Photos of Painting
2021-2022
( non-teaching staff )

Dorm Parents
Transport Department
Accounting Department
Security Guards
MEMORIES
At SGIS
IBDP GRADUATES
2021-BATCH
IBDP GRADUATES 2021-BATCH
CAIE GRADUATES
2021-BATCH
CAIE GRADUATES 2021-BATCH
INSPERIA
2021 -2022
"A magazine or a newspaper is a shop. Each is an experiment and
represents a new focus, a new ratio between commerce and intellect."
- John Jay Chapman

Dear readers,
On the successful release of yet another school magazine, we would like
to thank the management, parents, students of Cambridge and IB
school for their help and consistent support without which the Insperia
Magazine 2021-2022 wouldn’t have been possible.

We would like to give out special mentions to:

Mr. Pravin Kulkarni Hindi HOD
&
Mr.Vinod Kumar B visual arts HOD

Happy reading
Sou. Sushila Danchand Ghodawat Charitable Trust's
SANJAY GHODAWAT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Gate No. 555, Sangli-Kolhapur Highway, Post- Atigre- 416 118, Dist- Kolhapur,
Maharashtra, India
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Chairman

1. What do you think about the progress of our institution?

2. What do you like to do in your free time?

What do you think about the progress of

What keeps you going and how do you

What advice would you like to give to the youngsters?

How has the experience of teaching evolved you as a person?

What advice would you give to your younger self?

How do you define passion?

What advice will you give to your younger self?

What is one quote that keeps you motivated?

What is your teaching philosophy?

Raghav Samani Pranali Gurav

Akshay Palampalle Dushyant Avijit

Co-curricular Activities and Celebrations:

Zumba Session-During morning assembly students take active participation in Zumba

IBDP Coordinator Dr. Bonila Sinha

Do you think that grades affect student’s potential to learn?

Captain – Siddhant Kuge

WE HAVE FOUGHT GOOD FIGHT, and HAVE KEPT FAITH

MR. WARREN G. MOMIN

In a nutshell, festive vibes are incomplete without dancing vibes!

WRITTEN BY – PRACHI KISHAN VARU 10th B

starting with the third standard we have

moving on in the fourth grade we have

Coming to the fifth grade

In the sixth grade, we have...

In the eighth grade...

In the ninth grade:

In the tenth grade:

Vidhi Sawant 6 silver medals for long and high jump

At the AS level, it is.

Mr. Basavraj Hiremath

Mr. Vinod Kumar B

Aditya Bake Sania Shetty Sania Shetty

Gaurav Shetty Shrishty Jaiswal Sania Shetty

Pranali Gurav Pranali Gurav Sakshi Sethji

Alok Jaiswal Luckshy Shah Tiara Jain

Ananya Pavaskar Om Lunia Ananya Pauaskar

Puneet Bang Mahasvin Prathamesh Sagaonkar

Bhumika Bang Aditya Bake Nitya Bhattad

Piyush Pathkar Piyush Pathkar Natasha Datar

Scholar's artwork Scholar's artwork Samarth Kurane

Piyush Pathkar Manas Bhandari Manas Bhandari

Vedant Gunda Gaurav Shetty

S. Adaa Nitya Bhattad

Pranali Gurav Prathamesh Sagaokar

Bhumika Bang Prathamesh Sagaonkar

Dhyana Jain Shriya Jadhav Lavanya Saraiya

Shrishty Jaiswal Mahasvin

contrary, advances at a mind-boggling rate. Machines progress from efficient to super-

The paradoxical nature of love

Books are our best companion

School’s liberty to choose the subjects

Education the holistic approach

Children and the pandemic – part 2

If you are problem, I am solution

A piece of you died in my baffled heart

I thought of everyone who had done awfully a lot for me.