News & Events
Welcoming our International Guest with Pride and Joy
From the world of diplomacy to the world of gaming. What a day!
We had Mr. Richard Frank Celeste (Former American Ambassador, University Administrator, and Former Governor of Ohio), his lovely wife, Jacqueline Lundquist, Author & a great Humanitarian, and their super cool son, Sam, visit The Fabindia School.
We are delighted to welcome friends from New Zealand to The Fabindia School. Our Students have an inspiring afternoon with Laughter, questions, and cross-cultural conversations, from sports and hobbies to the value of education and global exploration.
It was a true exchange of Ideas, warmth, and stories, reminding us that learning knows no boundaries.
It was a true exchange of Ideas, warmth, and stories, reminding us that learning knows no boundaries.
Pre-Primary Highlights
Class 1 students participated in an innovative learning activity using self-crafted wooden sticks. This interactive session enhanced concentration, strategic thinking, and fine motor skills through joyful collaboration. It also fostered perseverance and imaginative thinking among the students.
UKG learners actively engaged in a lively Show and Tell, proudly sharing real items and interesting facts. This helped broaden their knowledge and boosted self-expression and communication skills. They also practiced skip counting by 2s through an interactive jumping game with numbered cards, making mathematics fun and hands-on.
Reported by Erum Sayyed
Saturday’s Activity Day Report
Every Saturday, each class participates in activities alongside regular lessons. This Saturday included sports, English and Hindi reading sessions, doubt-clearing classes, and lesson time with class teachers. Both teachers and students were busy with syllabus activities. This day proved to be educational and enjoyable, enhancing students' learning experience while encouraging participation, teamwork, holistic development, and balance between academics and co-curricular pursuits.
Reported by Palak Solanki
‘Why Reading Matters’ (Primary Classes)
Reading together is much more than progressing through a text — it invites students to enter new worlds, face challenges, and discover diverse points of view. Such sessions plant seeds for lifelong learning, opening doors to creativity and problem-solving far beyond the classroom. In today’s session with Classes I to V, students learned that every story sparks thoughtful conversations, helping us grow — not only as readers but as compassionate individuals and future leaders.
This reading session exemplified our commitment to nurturing inquisitive, reflective, and kind-hearted learners who view the world’s complexities as opportunities for growth.
World Kindness Week: Lessons in Kindness and Service
During World Kindness Week, students of Class V engaged in roleplay sessions focused on kindness and service to one another. The activity was followed by a reflective discussion, encouraging students to recall moments outside the classroom when small acts of kindness made a difference or when they helped others.
The class realized that kindness does not require grand gestures — it grows through cooperation, sharing, and caring, especially in difficult times. The role play inspired many students to continue helping classmates spontaneously throughout the day, creating a ripple effect of kindness. This habit strengthens bonds and builds a supportive school community, inspiring lessons that extend beyond the classroom.
भारतीय संस्कृति ज्ञान परीक्षा 2025
अखिल विश्व गायत्री परिवार शांतिकुंज हरिद्वार के तत्वावधान में भारतीय संस्कृति ज्ञान परीक्षा 2025 का आयोजन 7 नवंबर 2025 को पाली जिले मे संपन्न हुआ जिसमें बाली तहसील के अनेक सरकारी एवं निजी विद्यालय शामिल हुए, जिसमें हमारा विद्यालय के कुल 297 छात्र और छात्राओं ने बड़े उत्साह से भाग लिया। यह परीक्षा विगत 30 वर्षों से संपूर्ण भारतवर्ष के अंदर संपन्न हो रही है इस वर्ष भी लगभग 25000 के करीब विद्यार्थी पाली जिले में इस परीक्षा में शामिल हुए हैं विद्यार्थियों ने बहुत उत्साह पूर्वक इस परीक्षा में भाग लिया एवं कई बच्चों ने अपने अनुभव साझा किये बच्चों के अंदर अच्छे संस्कारों का विकास किस प्रकार हो एवं महापुरुषों के जीवन प्रसंगों से हम अपने जीवन को किस प्रकार विकास की और अग्रसर करके जीवन लक्ष्य को प्राप्त कर सकते हैं इस विषय पर आधारित पाठ्य सामग्री को पढ़कर बच्चों ने इस परीक्षा का लाभ उठाया।
परीक्षा प्रभारी-ज्योति सेन
Re-opening of School Clubs (Middle School)
After a long break, all school clubs have reopened, sparking great excitement among students. Many had eagerly awaited the chance to resume activities outside regular subjects.
Each club offers unique opportunities to explore interests and talents, from creativity and imagination to practical and scientific thinking. Whether interested in technology, nature, photography, or mystery-solving, students found a platform to express themselves and learn daily.
Club reopening has also renewed the spirit of cooperation and leadership as students plan activities and work in teams. Being part of a club boosts knowledge, communication, and confidence while making learning fun and meaningful.
Reported by Dushyant Singh
Getting Ready for Autumn and Early Winter
As the weather turns cooler and the days grow shorter, it’s time to prepare for autumn and early winter. Begin by ensuring your home is cozy — check that heating is working, seal any drafty windows, and bring out warm blankets and rugs. Keep healthy foods like honey, nuts, soups, and herbal teas handy to ward off colds.
Next, update your wardrobe with layers to stay warm outdoors without overheating inside. Combine soft cotton shirts with sweaters and coats, and wear waterproof shoes or boots for wet or icy days. Don’t forget scarves, gloves, and hats for extra warmth.
To stay healthy, eat plenty of seasonal fruits and vegetables such as apples, pumpkins, oranges, and carrots, which help boost your immune system. Drink plenty of water even when it’s cold, and get adequate sleep to maintain your energy. Gentle exercise, like walking in the fresh, cool air, benefits both body and mind.
With these simple steps, you can stay warm, healthy, and happy all season long.
Vanshika Singh Rajawat / XI
एकता दिवस
हर साल 31 अक्टूबर को एकता दिवस मनाया जाता है। यह दिन भारत के लौह पुरुष सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल की जयंती का प्रतीक है। सरदार पटेल ने भारत की स्वतंत्रता के बाद 560 से ज़्यादा रियासतों को एक करने में अहम भूमिका निभाई। उनके नेतृत्व, दृढ़ संकल्प और दूरदर्शिता ने एक मज़बूत और अखंड भारत के निर्माण में मदद की। राष्ट्रीय एकता दिवस हमें राष्ट्रीय एकता, अखंडता और सुरक्षा के महत्व की याद दिलाता है। यह हमें एकजुट होकर काम करने, अपने मतभेदों से ऊपर उठने और सभी भारतीयों के बीच भाईचारे के बंधन को मज़बूत करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करता है। राष्ट्र के विकास के लिए सभी नागरिकों में एकता की भावना होना आवश्यक है, तभी राष्ट्र प्रगति कर सकेगा। आइए, सरदार पटेल के जीवन से प्रेरणा लें और अपने राष्ट्र की एकता और प्रगति में योगदान देने का संकल्प लें। धन्यवाद। जय हिंद!
प्रेक्षा अग्रवाल / VII
Interview with our newly appointed faculty member - Ms. Arya Vatsa, (English Teacher)
Our newly joined Senior School English teacher, Ms. Arya Vatsa, shared her insights on teaching and fostering a positive classroom environment. Ms. Vatsa believes that education is about inspiring curiosity and kindness alongside academic learning.
RP: What inspired you to pursue a career as an English teacher?
AVA: Pursuing my career as an English teacher was an impromptu plan. In fact, this is a bit like the first time I’m a teacher. I was working in the development sector before this. My area of expertise has been storytelling and communications. I would visit places, listen to people’s stories, and put them out for the world to listen to, read, and watch. As far as my memory goes, I have always been writing something or the other. I have written for the CEOs and directors of various organisations, as well as for people from the field. It was only very recently that I wrote my first poetry book. Ironically, I had never been a fan of poetry myself, but when life gave me a few lemons, I expressed myself through poetry, and let’s just say it was more than just poetry.
So while I was working on a second book and exploring what more the world had to offer, my friend approached me and asked if I would teach English at this school, and I was like, Why not? I have always felt that I connect with children pretty well, as they are these young, curious beings. So, this was an opportunity for me to combine my love for language, storytelling, and helping young, impressionable minds, all together. I don’t think there is anything better than that. Teaching has been underrated for generations, and I’m more than happy to be a part of this honourable profession.
RP: Do you have a particular book, author, or poem that you especially enjoy teaching to students?
AVA: Although it has been just a week since I joined the school, I would say I liked teaching “The Trees” to my students. It is a poem by Adrienne Rich, who was a feminist herself. This particular poem talks about freedom, specifically with regard to women. Women have always been confined by the rules and customs of society in general. While teaching this poem, my goal was to let the students know that this world is a canvas and you can be whoever you want to be. Therefore, have the grit, block the noise, and pursue your goals irrespective of how impossible you feel it is at the moment.
RP: How do you encourage and support students who may be hesitant or shy to participate in classroom discussions?
AVA: Well, I firmly believe that there is nothing called innate. We don’t start speaking languages from the womb; we learn everything on our way through life. Another theory that I firmly believe in is that talent is also made once we have the grit to pursue something. Grit goes a long way. So, for the students, I encourage them to speak up, to speak in English, even if it is broken English. None of us is here to judge, and it is through mistakes that we learn in life. So never be scared of making mistakes.
RP: What advice would you offer students who wish to enhance their communication and language skills?
AVA: Be consistent in reading and writing. Build a good taste in movies and music. Watch good old English movies, and listen to how people speak in movies, podcasts, or songs. Try reading every day a little, even if it is just a page or a poem. Listen to your own voice while you’re reading. And again, never be afraid of making mistakes; that is how you learn. Most importantly, think of English not just as a subject, but as a way to express your ideas, emotions, and creativity. The more you enjoy it, the faster you will grow.
RP: What qualities do you value most in your students as learners of English?
AVA: Curiosity, without a doubt. When students are curious, they automatically start asking questions, exploring meanings, and making connections between what they learn and what they see around them. Curiosity is what fuels imagination, creativity, and learning. It is also what I see most vividly in my students: that spark of wanting to know why and how, and I think that is the most beautiful quality a learner can have.
Grammar Trivia: The Basics — Tips on Using Commas and Quotation Marks
Use a comma before “and” when:
1. Listing three or more items (recommended for clarity).
2. Joining two independent clauses (complete sentences).
Do not use a comma before “and” when:
1. Connecting only two items.
2. The second clause is not independent.
Example: He opened the door and walked inside.
Use double quotation marks for:
1. Direct speech or dialogue.
2. Quoting someone’s exact words.
3. Titles of short works (in American English).
4. Highlighting a specific term or phrase.
Weekly Riddles to Solve
1. I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
Answer: A candle.
2. What has one eye but can’t see?
Answer: A needle.
3. What can fill a room but takes up no space?
Answer: Light.
4. What has many teeth but cannot bite?
Answer: A comb.
5. What has an end but no beginning, a home but no family, and a space you cannot enter?
Answer: A keyboard.
6. I’m not alive, but I can grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
Answer: Fire.
7. The more you take away from me, the bigger I get. What am I?
Answer: A hole.
Fun Facts to Fascinate You
● Japan’s rail network is among the fastest and most punctual in the world — Shinkansen trains can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h!
● Crows can recognize human faces and remember them for years. They even hold grudges against those who mistreat them!
● There’s a planet called 55 Cancri e, about 40 light-years away, thought to be made mostly of diamonds.
● The smell of rain is called “petrichor,” caused by oils released from the soil and bacteria when raindrops hit dry ground.
● The world’s largest library, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., holds more than 170 million items, including rare books, maps, and recordings.
Jokes to Brighten Your Day
1. Teacher: Why didn’t you do your homework?
Student: Ma’am, I didn’t want to stress out the poor paper. It already looked tired!
2. They say the bell doesn’t dismiss you — the teacher does. But honestly, when it’s lunch break, even the teacher can’t resist the samosa smell, dismissing everyone.
3. My pen gave up halfway through the exam. Can’t blame it — it couldn’t handle that much pressure!
4. Teacher: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Student: “A scientist, so I can invent a pause button for Mondays. The world really needs that.”
5. Group projects are supposed to teach teamwork. In reality, it’s one person doing all the work while everyone else says, “Don’t worry, bro, we’re with you in spirit!”
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. 654 Published by The Editorial Board: Mr. Jitendra Suthar, Mr. Krishna Gopal Dave, Ms.Prerna Rathod, Ms. Savita Dagar, Ms. Sudarshana Jhala