July 2024
Events July 2024 July 2024 Chess The chessboard is the world, the pieces are the phenomena of the Universe, the rules of the game are what we call the laws of Nature and the player on the other side is hidden from us. Chess is a game of not only intellect and cunning, but of bouncing back after losses, practice, discipline and persistence. This statement proved true by Chinmaya Vyas of GJR International School, who won the Under-16 boys interschool chess championship. He played six rounds with a total of 150 participants at GEAR International School. The expertise that he has developed in chess at such a young and tender age is commendable and inspiring for all. July 2024 Counselling Workshop for Parents GJR International School conducted an interactive workshop about identifying learning and behavioural difficulties in children for parents and teachers Of EYP and PYP 12th July 2024 Skating “In every competition, there are no winners or losers, only learners.” – Brian Herbert The Skating Inter-School Competition, held on July 12th, brought together young skating enthusiasts from schools across the region, showcasing talent, skill, and sportsmanship in an exciting display of athleticism. The event was hosted at GJR International School and celebrated a shared passion for skating and friendly competition. Over 250 skaters from nearly 12 schools in Bengaluru participated in various events, including squad skating, inline skating, tenacity races, and toy inline skating, organized by grade level. The winning students were awarded medals and certificates in recognition of their achievements. The event concluded with a commitment to return next year, aiming to be bigger and better and to continue inspiring young skaters to pursue their passion and strive for excellence in both sport and character. July 2024 French Day Assembly Vive le 14 juillet! GJR International School’s Grade 9 students collaborated with French students from Grades 7 and 8 to create a skit on the French Revolution and its Independence. July 14, 1789, is also known as Bastille Day in France. The students authored the screenplay and choreographed the French dance performance. The team worked together enthusiastically and accomplished the act gracefully without losing its core. The youngsters delivered an incredible performance. July 2024 Music Competition Celestial Notes for the Discerning Ear GJR International School held an Inter-house solo singing competition for students. Keeping the competition’s fundamental goal in mind, NOT TO WIN, BUT TO PERFORM, students were given the flexibility to perform their favourite songs in their preferred language. They enthusiastically participated in both the preliminary and final rounds, maximizing their potential. They took part in the competition with passion and zeal. It was a difficult decision for the judges to determine the winners in each category, but all of them deserved it. July 2024 Nature Conservation Day – Grade 7 ‘NATURE IS NOT A RESOURCE TO BE EXPLOITED BUT A LEGACY TO BE CHERISHED. LET’S CONSERVE NATURE FOR THE FUTURE GENERATIONS’. Nature Conservation Day is a unique day set aside to raise awareness about the need of safeguarding our environment and the natural world around us. A day to reflect on the beauty of nature and our obligation to preserve it for future generations.The initiative was set up by Grade7 students at GJR International School to raise awareness and safeguard wildlife. The students happily developed their own screenplay and performed an act to educate everyone about nature and its importance. They also suggested some basic ways to conserve nature.The students delivered an outstanding performance, demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the value of nature. July 2024 In-house Football Competition Thrills, Goals, and Glory Students from four houses competed in an inter-house football tournament at the school. The competition featured teamwork and athletic prowess in the senior, junior, and girls categories. It strengthened ties between classmates from other houses and grades and promoted pride and solidarity among the school community. For everyone participating, the event was a remarkable experience. 26th July 2024 Solar Energy Guest Talk – Grades 1 & 2 Lead with purpose, inspire with passion Education should encourage a child’s inherent drive to study. Every day is a learning day, and as part of their inquiry, students of grades 1 and 2 attended an excellent session on solar energy led by our guest, Mr. Rahul Udoshi. Mr. Rahul, an engineer by profession, works with Janes India Defence IIC. He discussed solar panels, their benefits, and the problems of installing them. During the interaction session, students discussed how solar panels could transform the planet and help make it more sustainable.
8 Ways Storytelling Benefits Kids
8 Ways Storytelling Benefits Kids Do you remember how eagerly we used to wait for the grandmother’s storytelling sessions? It was fun listening to those stories. It stimulated curiosity and imagination in us. Arouse a sense of connection with the characters in the story. It was entirely magical. Even today, we remember most of the stories we heard in our childhood. That is because of the impact those stories created on our minds. At school, I recall those moral story sessions once a week. The moral of the story was simply conveyed to us. Most of the big life lessons we have learned through stories in our childhood. For example:The boy who cried wolf – Moral learned ‘Lying breaks trust’!The golden touch – Moral learned ‘Greed will always lead to downfall’! Storytelling has been the most powerful tool to teach kids the much-needed lessons of life. It has been scientifically proven that storytelling has the power to engage, influence, teach and inspire the listeners. There are many benefits of storytelling that science has proved. Implant morality in kids –Storytelling is one of the best ways to tell kids about the good practices they should adopt. The instances in the story help kids to relate to the real-time situation hence improving their analytical skills. Improves their listening skills –It is highly difficult to hold on to a kid’s attention for a longer time. A story can evoke curiosity in them, thus improving their listening skills. Boost their imagination – As we narrate a story, kids form their story pitch in their heads. Every word shapes a picture in their minds. Their imagination of the characters and plots gets intensified and creates a deep impact on them. Increases cultural awareness –A kid must have a model in front of them to relate to and understand anything new. A narrator can give the storytelling an elevation by going into details about the character’s appearances, their behavior, the plot, and the theme which makes it easy for kids to adopt and follow them. Enhances their communication skills –Storytelling is a way of expressing or communicating a sequence to kids. While listening to a story, kids are also learning how they can express themselves. Enhances vocabulary and helps them retain for a longer time –Storytelling is entertaining and at the same time, helps kids to gain knowledge. One of the important aspects is vocabulary. The more the kids read or listen to stories, the more they learn new words and their meanings. Improves memory –According to Neuroeconomics Studies at Claremont Graduate University, stories capture attention compared to any other form of information because they leave a physical and emotional trace in the brain. Strengthen child’s thinking and questioning skills –It is a human tendency to gain knowledge in subjects that interests us. As the child exuberantly listens to the story and processes the information, the child might want to know more details and come up with questions. Thus storytelling improves reasoning and questioning skills.