The School Weekly 13th October 2025

 News & Events 
 Diwali Celebrations 
The Diwali Celebration on 13th October, 2025, at The Fabindia School was a vibrant symphony of devotion, culture, and joyous participation, beautifully illuminating the morning hours with the spirit of light and togetherness across all classes.
The festivities began with a heartwarming musical play presented by our Pre-Primary students, who brought the timeless Ramayana to life through six captivating acts. With expressive acting, singing, and dance, the children vividly portrayed key episodes—from Lord Rama and Goddess Sita’s poignant exile to the thrilling kidnapping by Ravana, the loyal meeting with Hanuman, the determined building of the Ram Setu bridge, and the ultimate victory and triumphant return to Ayodhya. This enchanting performance, enriched with colorful costumes and engaging props, mesmerized the entire school community and beautifully showcased the values of sacrifice, loyalty, teamwork, and righteousness in a way that touched every heart.
Following this magical presentation, the Primary classes carried forward the festive spirit with equally inspiring contributions. Class V students opened with a rhythmic recitation of the Chopaiya, invoking spiritual reverence that set a solemn tone for the day. This was followed by a thoughtful speech that illuminated the significance of Diwali, honouring the Goddess Lakshmi as the embodiment of prosperity, wisdom, and light, which overcomes darkness.
The joyous energy continued with lively group songs from Classes 2 and 3, whose youthful voices filled the halls with melodies of hope and happiness. Classes III and IV then captivated the audience with a dramatic enactment of Diwali legends and moral lessons, emphasizing timeless values of devotion and righteousness that underpin this cherished festival.
Adding depth to the celebration, Savita Dagar ma’am’s insightful speech inspired reflection on our rich cultural heritage, while our Principal ma'am's encouraging address bestowed blessings and motivation to all present. The event concluded gracefully with a sincere vote of thanks from Prerna ma’am, our Headmistress, who extended gratitude to everyone who contributed to this memorable occasion.
This Diwali Celebration was a perfect blend of spirituality, education, and entertainment—refreshing our connection with India’s cultural wealth and nurturing a sense of pride and unity among students and staff alike. Special appreciation goes to the dedicated teachers and support staff whose creativity, hard work, and guidance made this joyous morning possible.
Together, through music, drama, speeches, and songs, our school community welcomed Diwali with open hearts, shining brightly with the festival’s true spirit: the triumph of light, knowledge, and truth over darkness and ignorance.
 Primary Section Weekly Report 
This week, the Half-Yearly Examination continued with great seriousness and dedication. Students were seen fully engaged in their studies and making the most of their time for last-minute revisions. Teachers provided guidance and support to help them perform their best. The atmosphere across the school was focused and disciplined as students confidently attempted their papers. The Half-Yearly Examination for the Primary Section concluded successfully on 11th October 2025, marking the completion of an important academic milestone in the school year.
Palak Solanki 
Event Reporter
 Jokes 
How does the ocean say hello? — It waves. 
What do you call a fake noodle? — An impasta.
What did the pencil say to the sharpener? — “Stop going in circles — you’re wearing me down!”
Where did the music teacher leave his keys? — In the piano.
What’s the worst thing in the school cafeteria? — The food. 
 Facts 
1. The world’s first website is still online — created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1991.
2. The longest-living person ever recorded lived to be 122 years and 164 days.
3. Ancient Romans used crushed bones and oyster shells to make toothpaste.
4. The first mobile phone weighed over a kilogram and took 10 hours to charge.
5. Ice can be “hot” — under high pressure, it forms different crystal structures called ice phases.
 Riddles 
I have keys but no doors — what am I? 
 ๐Ÿ‘‰ A keyboard
The more you take, the more you leave behind — what am I? 
 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Footsteps
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old — what am I? 
 ๐Ÿ‘‰ A candle
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears — what am I? 
 ๐Ÿ‘‰ An echo
I’m always running but never walking — what am I? 
 ๐Ÿ‘‰ A river
 New Website Launch 
We’re thrilled to share that our new Fabindia School website is now live! ๐ŸŽ‰
Visit www.fabindiaschools.org to explore our fresh look, learn more about our programs, stay updated with news, and experience the spirit of Fabindia online.

NOTE: The School is closed for Diwali Break from 14th October to 25th October 2025. We will be back with more news and views on 3rd November 2025. The School Weekly wishes its readers A Happy and Safe Diwali. Keep smiling and keep healthy.



 Credits 
 Chief Editors: Prachi Singh
 Interview Reporters: Soumyajeet Solanki, Siddhi Solanki
 Event Reporters: Erum Sayyed, Palak Solanki, Dushyant Singh
 Photographers: Rahul Pahadiya
 Article: Taruna Gehlot, Jeenal Kumari
 Fun facts /Riddles / Jokes: Jaywardhan Singh, Namita Rajpurohit, Rishi Golechha


 Volume No. 652 Published by The Editorial Board: Mr. Jitendra Suthar, Mr.   Krishna Gopal Dave, Ms.Prerna Rathod, Ms. Savita Dagar, Ms. Sudarshana Jhala  





The School Weekly 06th October 2025

News & Events
Half-Yearly Examination Week
The Half-Yearly Examination for the Primary Section & Secondary Section commenced on 4th October 2025. In the days leading up to the exams, students were deeply engaged in revising their lessons and preparing diligently to perform their best. The atmosphere in the classrooms reflected focus and determination as teachers guided students through important concepts and clarified their doubts. These examinations mark an important milestone in the academic calendar, providing students with an opportunity to showcase their learning and progress over the past months.
Garba Day Celebration
The first Saturday of October was observed as Garba Day for the Pre-Primary Section. Since the students were engaged in their monthly assessments during the last week of September, the celebration was scheduled for the first Saturday of October. The event provided an opportunity for the children to unwind and participate in a joyful cultural activity.
The school premises came alive with vibrant colours and rhythmic music as the tiny tots enthusiastically performed Garba with their peers and teachers. The occasion became even more special with the gracious presence of our respected Principal Ma’am, who joined the children and encouraged them with her warm participation. Her involvement added to the excitement and joy of the day, making the event truly memorable for both students and teachers.
Poem – 'เคตिเคฐाเค—'

เค›िเคชा เคนै เคชเคคเคเฅœ เค•ी เค“เคŸ เคฎें,
เคธाเคฐ เค‡เคธ เคจिเคธ्เคธाเคฐ เคฎाเคฏा เค•ा।
เค‰เคฎเคก़เคคी เคœाเคคी เคนै เคฏเคฆा-เค•เคฆा,
เคฎเคจ เค•ी เคธोเคฏी เคนुเคˆ เค‰เคฎंเค—ें।
เคœाเคจें เค•เคฌ เค†เคँเค—े เคฆिเคจ เคตे,
เคธाเคตเคจ เค•े เคूเคฒों เค•े,
เคฎเคจ เค•े เคนिเคšเค•ोเคฒों เค•े,
เคฎเคจ เค•ी เคฌเค—िเคฏा เค•ी เคฎोเคนเค• เคฌเคฏाเคฐों เค•े เคฆिเคจ;
เคœा เคฐเคนे เคนैं เคขोเคฏे เค•ांเคงों เคชเคฐ,
เคคเคจ्เคนा เค…เคจเคฅเค•े เคชเคฅिเค•-เคธे เคชเค—เคกंเคกिเคฏों เคชเคฐ,
เค…เคญिเคœ्เคž เค‡เคธ เคœเค—เคค् เค•े เคชเคฅ เคฎें เคนैं เคนเคฎ,
เคธुเคฒเค—ाเคˆ เคนुเคˆ เคฒौ เค…ंเคคเคธ्เคšेเคคเคจा เค•ी,
เคตिเคฐเค•्เคค เคšेเคคเคจाเคฎเคฏ เคธाเคงเค•-เคธे,
เคœाเคจें เค•เคฌ เค†เคँเค—े... เคฎเค—เคฐ,
เค…เคซเคธोเคธ เคจเคนीं เค•िंเคšिเคค, เคธเคฎเคे เคฎเคจ เค•ो,
เคนै เคธเคค्เคฏ เคชเคฐเคฎ เคฏเคน, เค‡เคธ เคฒोเค•-เคœीเคตเคจ เค•ा।
 เค›เคคเคฐाเคฐाเคฎ เคšौเคงเคฐी / Educator
Indian Fashion and Lifestyle
Indian fashion and lifestyle represent an intricate synthesis of cultural continuity and adaptive modernity. The sartorial traditions of the subcontinent are deeply embedded in its historical and regional diversity. Classical attire such as the saree, lehenga, dhoti, and turban is not merely garments but cultural signifiers, encapsulating artistic craftsmanship, social hierarchy, and ritual significance.
Distinctive textile practices, including Banarasi weaving, Kanchipuram silk, and Phulkari embroidery, exemplify India’s rich aesthetic heritage. In recent decades, Indian designers have successfully integrated indigenous motifs with global fashion sensibilities, thus creating a hybrid idiom that resonates internationally while preserving cultural authenticity.
Indian lifestyle harmoniously blends tradition with modernity, rooted in cultural diversity and philosophical wisdom. Everyday life reflects values of family unity, respect for elders, and spiritual consciousness, expressed through rituals, festivals, and cuisine. Traditional practices such as yoga and Ayurveda highlight a holistic approach to well-being, while contemporary urban life embraces global influences in fashion, technology, and education.
Heeral Rao / XI Humanities
Facts
Mushrooms “breathe” oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide just like humans.
Pandas spend about 14 hours a day eating bamboo, which makes up 99% of their diet.
Green tea and black tea come from the same plant but are processed differently.
The first computer virus was created in 1986 and was called the “Brain” virus.
Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backward.
Riddles
Riddle: Born of metal, sharp and thin, I lose my edge as I begin.
Answer: A Knife
Riddle: You use me most when you're not aware; in every breath, I'm always there.
Answer: Air
Riddle: No eyes, no ears, no tongue, no soul, but still, I play a leading role.
Answer: A Mask
Riddle: I turn once, what's out is in. I turn again, the change begins.
Answer: A Key
Riddle: You can't hold me, but I hold you tight—in joy, in fear, in silent night.
Answer: Emotion
Jokes
Why did the chalk apply for a job at the school?
Because it wanted to draw more attention!
What happens when you cross a pencil and a map?
You get directions you can actually write with!
A science teacher walked into class holding a beaker. She said, “Guess what?”
Students: “What?”
Teacher: “I’ve got good chem-istry with you all.”
Why did the book go to the doctor?
Because it had too many chapters and was feeling in‑credibly overloaded.
What did the ruler say to the math test?
“I’m right behind you every time!”



 Credits 
 Chief Editors: Prachi Singh
 Interview Reporters: Soumyajeet Solanki, Siddhi Solanki
 Event Reporters: Erum Sayyed, Palak Solanki, Dushyant Singh
 Photographers: Rahul Pahadiya
 Article: Taruna Gehlot, Jeenal Kumari
 Fun facts /Riddles / Jokes: Jaywardhan Singh, Namita Rajpurohit, Rishi Golechha


 Volume No. 651 Published by The Editorial Board: Mr. Jitendra Suthar, Mr.   Krishna Gopal Dave, Ms.Prerna Rathod, Ms. Savita Dagar, Ms. Sudarshana Jhala  





The School Weekly 29th September 2025

 News & Events 
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." – William Butler Yeats
 Environmental Initiative Report 
Students of Class 4 showed great care for nature by installing birdhouses and water stations around the campus. This thoughtful project created a safe haven for birds, promoting environmental responsibility and adding vibrancy to our school grounds.
Reported by: Palak Solanki
 Pre-Primary Report 
Our little learners participated joyfully in their recent assessments, expressing their knowledge with bright smiles and enthusiasm. These sessions were conducted in a cheerful and carefree environment, enabling children to showcase their learning comfortably. Teachers used these assessments to understand each child’s progress and identify areas where additional support could help. It was a week dedicated to nurturing our tiny tots with care and encouragement.
 Half-Yearly Exams – Primary Report 
This week saw our dedicated primary teachers deeply engaged in revision sessions, preparing students for the Half-Yearly Examinations scheduled from 26th September to 13th October. Teachers revisited key concepts and patiently addressed students' queries to strengthen their understanding and boost confidence.
The school announced the exam timetable, syllabus coverage, and exam-day rules, sparking a healthy competitive spirit among students. To ease exam stress, a lively Garba dance session was organized on Saturday, which saw enthusiastic participation from students and even some teachers. This fun-filled event lifted everyone’s spirits and emphasized the importance of balance between hard work and relaxation.
Students are encouraged to remain calm, plan their studies well, and maintain good health to perform their best in the upcoming exams. Let’s wish them all the very best!
Reported by: Dushyant Singh
 Interview with the Educator – Mr. Ritesh Dave 
Reporter (RP): What inspired you to become a mathematics teacher?
Mr. Ritesh Dave (RDE): My school mentor, Mr. Shyam Sundar Malviya, and college guide, Ms. Sumita Pareek, inspired me greatly. Teaching is a noble profession, and since I love solving problems, Mathematics was my natural choice.
RP: How did you feel when you first walked into our campus?
RDE: The lush green surroundings and pure air gave me an immediate sense of peace and connection with nature. The eco-friendly campus is truly commendable.
RP: How do you make mathematics interesting for students who find it difficult?
RDE: The subject isn’t inherently difficult. I focus on students’ trouble areas and encourage them to explore their own methods of problem-solving, fostering creativity and confidence.
RP: How do you support students preparing for board or competitive exams?
RDE: I advise a clear study sequence:
Understand class lessons.
Make neat, clear notes.
Practice problems independently, including previous year questions.
Discuss doubts freely with me.
RP: How has your experience been at The Fabindia School so far?
RDE: Wonderful! The staff and students have been very welcoming, and the discipline and cooperation here is impressive. Though I’ve been here only for two and a half months, it feels like home.
 Facts 
The Mariana Trench is so deep that if Mount Everest were placed inside it, the peak would still be underwater.
Monarch butterflies migrate up to 3,000 miles, one of the longest insect migrations on Earth.
A teaspoon of neutron star matter weighs about 6 billion tons.
The oldest known living tree, located in California, is over 4,800 years old.
Clownfish can change their gender if the dominant female in their group dies.
 Riddles 
I rise and fall, but never sleep; I light your world, yet secrets keep. What am I?
Answer: The Sun
I have a face but never speak, hands that move but never seek. What am I?
Answer: A Clock
The more I dry, the more I wet, a helpful friend when things get set. What am I?
Answer: A Towel
I fly without a wing or sky, I echo once, then say goodbye. What am I?
Answer: A Voice
No mouth, no ears, but stories told, I share the past, both new and old. What am I?
Answer: A Book
 Jokes 
Why did the principal bring a ladder to school?
Because the grades were looking a little low!
What did the pen say to the paper during exams?
"Don't worry, I've got you covered — unless I run out of ink!"
Why don’t we write jokes in math class?
Because we can’t deal with too many “variables” in humor!
Why was the school magazine always confident?
Because it had all the right “edits” and “issues” under control!
What’s a student’s favorite type of music?
Pop quizzes! (Just kidding — no one likes those.)
 Upcoming Events 
Half-Yearly Exams: From 26th September to 13th October – Best wishes to all the students!
The Fabindia School continues to foster an environment of learning, fun, and values. We look forward to another exciting month ahead!



 Credits 
 Chief Editors: Prachi Singh
 Interview Reporters: Soumyajeet Solanki, Siddhi Solanki
 Event Reporters: Erum Sayyed, Palak Solanki, Dushyant Singh
 Photographers: Rahul Pahadiya
 Article: Taruna Gehlot, Jeenal Kumari
 Fun facts /Riddles / Jokes: Jaywardhan Singh, Namita Rajpurohit, Rishi Golechha


 Volume No. 650 Published by The Editorial Board: Mr. Jitendra Suthar, Mr.   Krishna Gopal Dave, Ms.Prerna Rathod, Ms. Savita Dagar, Ms. Sudarshana Jhala  





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