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Joys of Reading

Posted on October 16, 2015October 28, 2015 by VIBGYOR Group of Schools

Have you walked through the hallowed halls of the school library and been captured by that magical sight? Have you walked through the school corridors, a book clutched in hand because you just cannot part with it? Do you consider books to be portals to unknown worlds?

Can you imagine the smell of a freshly printed book? Or the musty smell of an old library book? Have you borrowed a book from the school library, seen names written on it and wondered who these people were?

If yes, you are a book lover and we congratulate you. If not, you are missing out on one of life’s greatest joys! Waiting for the summer vacations so you can start on that pile of books you have accumulated on your bedroom shelf; discussing with friends who is your favourite character and arguing over who will survive and who won’t, swapping books, reading every article and Facebook post that has the word ‘books’ in them, introducing friends to new genres, being introduced to new authors…no list can adequately enumerate the joys of reading.

Apart from the sheer joy of buying a new book and exploring the world that a writer creates, reading provides some essential tools, which can help students learn skills for their day-to-day activities.
If you have trouble writing reports or essays, reading books is exactly what you need. It not only provides you with some superb plot points, character sketches and story flow, but also exposes you to different writing styles, vocabulary and story drivers. You can explore non-fiction to hone your skills in information gathering and research.
Another advantage of reading is the exposure you get without having to move from your place! It exposes you differing worldviews and points of views, and helps you gain new perspectives.

To all the book lovers, keep exploring, keep reading. To all the non-book lovers, take a trip down the school library more frequently. Think of it as a magical land, full of secrets and gifts, patiently waiting for you to unwrap and discover its secrets. It is one journey you will always remember.

Daan Utsav – The Joy of Giving Charity Festival at VIBGYOR Group of Schools

Posted on October 13, 2015October 28, 2015 by VIBGYOR Group of Schools

Daan Utsav, called the Joy of Giving Week, is celebrated from October 5 to 9. It is one of India’s largest festivals to celebrate the joys of giving. VIBGYOR High celebrated this joyous week in their unique way by:

Sandwich making (For Grades 4 & 5) – with ingredients brought from home, the students prepared some yummy and healthy sandwiches in just 45 minutes! These sandwiches were then packaged with apples and biscuits with personalised messages to be distributed to the children of Kudlu Government School.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (For Grades 6 to 9) – The children started with participating in cleaning the school’s surroundings. The students made posters and walked the streets shouting slogans on cleanliness. Donations like gloves, masks, sanitizers, and beverages were made to show solidarity for the cause. Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, HSR presented 3 First Aid Kits and caps for all the students and had a First Aid Tent put up as well. Doctors from Sakra Hospital inducted the students on health hazards and safety and gifted a First Aid Kit.
Piggybank (All grades) – A piggybank was put up in a common area in the school and students were encouraged to give whatever amount of money they wish. At the end of the week, the money collected will be given to blind schools.
Wish tree (For Grade 1) – Each student was given a wish tag with a smiley to write the things they wish to contribute. These were put up on a plant created in the school allowing the children to grant the wishes and replace the wish tag with a smiley. Materials contributed will be distributed to orphanages and old age homes.

The students enthusiastically participated in all the activities and were happy to help in whatever way they could.

VIBGYOR High School, Goregaon students to represent Maharashtra State in U-14 Girls DSO Basketball at National level

Posted on October 9, 2015October 28, 2015 by VIBGYOR Group of Schools

Two students, Vedika Sud and Tvisha Gala of Grade VIII, ICSE from VIBGYOR High School, Goregaon are selected to represent Maharashtra State at the National Level Basketball Tournament. The selection took place based on their outstanding performance at the DSO U-14 State Level Basketball Tournament 2015, held at Shivaji Nagar Gymkhana, Dharampeth, Nagpur, from October 3rd to 6th, this year. The event witnessed participation various schools of Maharashtra, across different categories.

Expressing his views, Mr. Shim Mathew, Principal of VIBGYOR High Goregaon School said, “Both, Vedika and Tvisha are very hard working and talented students and I would like to congratulate them on behalf of the entire school. I would also like to congratulate and thank our coaches for providing extensive training and guidance to our students, allowing them to excel in the sphere of sports.”

VIBGYOR High School, Goregaon has been winning numerous trophies at State levels across various sports like Basketball, Judo, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Skating and Gymnastics. VIBGYOR High has a specially designed sports training curriculum for its students that helps identify and nurture athletic abilities. Students are offered dedicated time-slots every week to practice and further strengthen their skills in the sport. The training and guidance by professional coaches, best in-class infrastructure, appropriate equipments and a host of other sport enrichment activities further add an advantage to the students’ development in sports.

VIBGYOR High Vadodara School students to represent Gujarat State in U-14 DSO Football at National level

Posted on October 7, 2015October 28, 2015 by VIBGYOR Group of Schools

Rushi Suthar and Rudra Patel, two students of Grade VII (CBSE and CIE, respectively) from VIBGYOR High Vadodara School are selected at National Level Football Tournament to represent the Gujarat state. Both the students will be a part of the State team. The selection took place based on their outstanding performance at the DSO U-14 State Level Football Tournament 2015, held at Rajpipla, Gujarat, from September 22^nd to 25^th, this year. The event witnessed participation from 43 district teams from various schools of Gujarat (Each team consisted of 15 players), across various categories.

Expressing his views, Mr. Dilip George, Principal of VIBGYOR High Vadodara School said, “The management, students and entire staff of VIBGYOR High extend their heartiest congratulations and wishes to Rushi Suthar and Rudra Patel. We wish them very best for their future endeavours. Also, I would especially like to thank our football coach for preparing our students through their professional training and guidance.”

The rigorous training programme undertaken by VIBGYOR High Vadodara School under the guidance of Football coach, Mr. Jaydeep Juvekar helped Rushi and Rudra to get selected for the National Level Football Tournament. The specifically designed Sports and Performing Arts programme at VIBGYOR High, along with dedicated training by professional coaches is helping both of them to further strengthen their athletic skills for the Nationals.

VIBGYOR High Kolhapur School becomes the top ranking Co-Education School in Kolhapur

Posted on October 1, 2015October 28, 2015 by VIBGYOR Group of Schools

VIBGYOR High Kolhapur School has been ranked as the Number One Co-Education School in Kolhapur by the ‘India School Ranking 2015’ conducted by Education World India in association with C Fore New Delhi. Imbedded with academic excellence, this is the third consecutive year for VIBGYOR High Kolhapur School to be ranked as the first Co-Education School in the city. With this prestigious achievement, VIBGYOR High Kolhapur School has become the top ranking Co-Education School to set benchmark in the educational scenario of Kolhapur. School representatives, Mrs. Neha Mane and Ms. Christina Das, Coordinators of VIBGYOR High Kolhapur School were felicitated with an award by Mr. Dilip Thakore, Editor and Publisher of Educational World at VIVANTA by Taj, New Delhi, recently.

VIBGYOR High Kolhapur School was rated on a scale of 14 parameters such as faculty competence, academic reputation, leadership quality, sports education, etc. where the school met with every criterion focusing on specialised perfection.

Expressing his views, Mr. T. Balan, Principal of VIBGYOR High Kolhapur School said, “I would like to thank Mr. Rustom Kerawalla, Chairman and Managing Director and Ms. maps vietnam Kavita Sahay, Director- Schools and Academics for enlightening us with their visionary guidance. We are very delighted and I would like to congratulate my entire team of staff, students, parents and stakeholders for their overwhelming support and contribution towards the achievement.”

‘India School Ranking’, is an annual survey of 21 cities and educational hubs across India. This year, the survey rated 725 Schools in India which were based on the verdict of Parents, Teachers, Principal and Educationists. Valuable inputs from the field researchers of reputed market research firms and opinion polls were also considered note-worthy while conducting the survey.

VIBGYOR High Kolhapur School has effectively completed five years of academic existence in Kolhapur and has established itself as a trustworthy brand in the hearts of the very ethnic & education oriented stalwarts of Kolhapur. The school is affiliated to the CBSE board and offers classes from Nursery to Grade 11. It has received several educational awards as well, such as World Education Award for their Initiative in Global Collaborative Learning at the World Summit 2015, and more.

Working together for a child’s better future

Posted on October 1, 2015October 26, 2016 by VIBGYOR Group of Schools

One would think being a teacher was just about teaching. However, as a teacher, you have to don more roles than are strictly described in your job description. You are in a unique position of being the bridge between a student’s performance in school and his or her parents. But how do you approach the rather sensitive issue of communicating a child’s shortcomings to his or her parents?

Parents generally don’t like it if teachers tell them that their child has a problem or a difficulty in school. Sometimes, parents have adverse reactions ranging from outright denial (even when they can see the problem) to blaming the peers, teachers, school, relatives, husband if you’re talking to the mother, wife if you’re talking to the father…they will blame anyone but refuse to listen to what you are saying.

How do you handle such situations; because handle them you must?

You have to remember that the adverse reactions come out because the parents are scared. There is enough literature out there that almost everyone knows and fears words like ‘learning difficulty,’ ‘anger management,’ ‘hyperactivity,’ etc. When you tell the parent that there might be a problem, you have just turned their nightmare into a reality. Can you blame them for getting angry or blaming others?

The best approach is to be gentle but firm. Give them room to panic. It is not easy to accept that your child is having problems in school. When you want to approach the problem, first talk about the many fine qualities that the child has; it will help. Have a plan of action ready so that the parents know you have done your homework. Keep your stance like you are having a conversation and not attacking them. And most importantly, communicate that you only have the child’s best interest at heart.

Work with the parents instead of antagonizing them. After all, none of this is about you or them. It is about the child and his or her future.