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New Year, New Dreams - Let's dance into 2026
Zumba and Yoga for Nursery to Grade I
This week, students from Nursery to Grade I enthusiastically participated in Zumba dance and Yoga sessions as part of their physical development activities. During the Zumba dance sessions, children enjoyed lively music and simple dance steps that helped improve their coordination, balance, and motor skills. The activities kept the children energetic and cheerful, encouraging active participation and confidence. The Yoga sessions focused on basic postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques suitable for young learners. These activities helped enhance flexibility, concentration, and body awareness, while also promoting calmness and discipline among the children. Overall, the sessions were engaging, joyful, and beneficial for the students' holistic development. Children participated with great excitement and showed positive responses throughout the week.
Phonics Class (Primary Section)
On Saturday, the phonics class was conducted as scheduled in the primary section. Students from Grades II and III were taught basic phonics sounds. The session was made engaging and enjoyable through the use of a smart TV, which captured the children’s attention and increased their interest in learning. The interactive teaching method enabled the students to participate actively, and they demonstrated great enthusiasm throughout the class. The children thoroughly enjoyed the session and expressed their excitement by saying, “We will be waiting for Saturday!” This reflected their eagerness to attend future phonics classes. Overall, the class was successful, joyful, and productive.
Pinkee Chouhan / Educator
Handwriting Excellence Shines in Classes II-V
On a vibrant Saturday morning, The Fabindia School Bali buzzed with creativity as students from Classes II to V showcased their finest handwriting skills in a special competition. Organised to nurture neatness, expression, and fine motor abilities, the event saw over 100 young participants eagerly filling pages with stories, poems, and quotes. The Principal praised the remarkable improvement in legibility and style across all entries. Class II's Dev Choudhary and Class III's Bhagyashree Singh Deora clinched the top spot with their flawless cursive script, while Class IV's Ali and Class V's Shreya also earned first in their cursive style. Special mentions went to Class II's little stars, Jivyanshi and Bhavya, for their joyful doodles, and to Class IV's Takshika and Kanishka for their elegant calligraphy. Winners will receive certificates, sparking smiles all around. The panel of class teachers, English teachers, and Headmistress commended the participants: "Beautiful handwriting is the art of the heart—keep practising!" This event reinforced our commitment to holistic learning.
Sudarshana Jhala / Educator
Shiv Nadar University Trip: Classes X-XI
Embarking on a transformative journey, 20 enthusiastic students from Classes X and XI at The Fabindia School Bali, accompanied by three dedicated teachers (Mr Vaibhav, Mrs Sagarika Mehta, & Ms. Sudarshana Jhala), travelled to Shiv Nadar University in Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR, for an enriching 3-day career counselling program. The adventure began with an enjoyable train journey, fostering camaraderie and excitement among the group.
Students delved into the university's vibrant ecosystem through comprehensive campus tours, marveling at state-of-the-art highlights such as the equestrian area, sports complex, modern classrooms, dynamic student clubs, comfortable hostels, and even the lively shopping arcade. Interactive sessions with undergraduate students offered invaluable insights into academic life, career paths, and higher education opportunities, igniting aspirations for the future.
Career Guidance
Tailored career counselling workshops equipped the young explorers with tools to navigate streams like sciences, humanities, and engineering, complemented by engaging discussions that bridged school learning with university realities. The trip peaked on the third day with a thrilling quiz round against SNU peers, blending fun, knowledge, and teamwork. Students also became part of Lohri celebrations within the SNU campus and enjoyed dancing in the evening.
Delhi Excursions
En route back, the group savoured Delhi's cultural gems, shopping at bustling Chandni Chowk and touring the majestic Red Fort, creating lasting memories beyond academics. Safely returning to Bali by November 16th, students returned inspired and empowered.
Sudarshana Jhala / Educator
Consent Beyond Concept
What is consent? A question I have been thinking about for as long as I can remember. In both my personal and professional life, I have encountered numerous instances in which consent was a critical component but was often overlooked. Consent is simple: No means no. It is not a gruelling notion, yet we always fail to implement it. If we look around us—whether in our institutions or even in our day-to-day lives—we realise that despite having very detailed policies in place regarding safeguarding, dignity, and rights, consent is often overlooked. This raises an uncomfortable but crucial question: Where is the problem actually lying? Is it with the government? With the education system? With families, neighbourhoods, friend groups, or with us as individuals? When a person speaks nicely or smiles, does it give others the right to automatically assume more? Does it allow them to cross the line, comment on someone's body, or invade their personal, physical, moral, and mental space? Who is accountable for recognising when the boundary has been breached and for halting it when it is crossed? The truth is that each of us is accountable. As humans, it becomes our primary duty to have honest discussions about consent and its significance daily. It becomes our responsibility to confront the difficult and complex issues of consent and body autonomy. Consent is all about boundaries: physical boundaries, emotional boundaries, and verbal boundaries. The essence lies in understanding that every individual has the right to control their body and their space. These concepts need to be introduced to people from a very early age. We are often proud of our culture, traditions, and values of respect. However, in our everyday lives—especially in the area of gender and power relations—there is a gap between what we claim to believe and how we behave. Respecting others, especially women and marginalised groups, must become a reality rather than just a mere ideal. As educators, the onus is on us. Schools should be where these positive conversations about consent, bodies, boundaries, and respect are encouraged, not avoided. Adolescence is a period of turmoil in the body and mind, of curiosity and confusion. Silence only leads to confusion; conversation leads to awareness. It is through the promotion of open, safe, and respectful dialogue between students, teachers, and staff that we, as a school, empower young people to think, question, and make informed decisions. It is through this that we promote not only academically sound individuals but also responsible human beings. Consent is not only a principle; it is a value. And values can be imparted through example.
Arya Vatsa / Educator
भव्य प्रताप सिंह का जन्मदिन (कक्षा 2)
मेरा नाम भव्य प्रताप सिंह है।
मैं कक्षा 2 में पढ़ता हूँ।
मैंने अपना जन्मदिन स्कूल में मनाया।
अपने जन्मदिन पर मैंने एक पौधा लगाया।
मेरी टीचर ने मेरी मदद की।
मैंने पौधे में मिट्टी डाली।
पौधा हरा और सुंदर है।
मुझे पौधा लगाकर बहुत खुशी हुई।
पेड़ हमें हवा और छाया देते हैं।
मेरा जन्मदिन बहुत यादगार रहा। 🌱
भव्य प्रताप सिंह / II
Artificial Intelligence
Every day, you do things using Artificial Intelligence—generally even if you don’t know it. Whenever your phone unlocks with your face, or Instagram shows you reels according to your mood and what you like to watch, it is AI at work. The simplest AI is a computer program that is able to think and learn. AI doesn’t just follow rules as a regular calculator would; it looks for patterns. It is like a student who gets smarter the more it reads. Nowadays, individuals utilise AI to efficiently compose emails, create stunning digital art, and even assist physicians in the early detection of diseases. An AI tool is excellent for performing repetitive, boring tasks, freeing humans to engage in more creative ideas. Although artificial intelligence (AI) can do some really amazing things, it’s not magic. It still requires human beings—real ones—to give it the right prompts and instructions. Imagine AI as the ultimate hammer that will build an even better future with a little help from us.
Anas Zai / XI
Nature
Every natural thing is what humans have not made: mountains, trees, oceans, etc. The Earth is one of the most stunning and vital parts of our world, as it gives us everything to stay alive. In fact, plants and trees clean the air we breathe. Furthermore, the soil grows the food that we eat. Being in nature is also very good for our health. Going for a walk in the park or just sitting by the lakeside under tree shade helps our mind feel calm and happy, giving positive energy. We all need time to ourselves, away from phones, social media, busy life, and everyday chaos. But nature also needs our assistance. By keeping parks clean and not wasting water, we can help ensure that our Earth remains well for a long time. We can also let future generations see the real beauty of nature. By safeguarding nature, we make the world a better place for all of us—a safe earth.
Rahul Singh / XI
Fun Facts
•Ant colonies can survive without a leader because their intelligence is completely decentralised.
•The Great Barrier Reef (Australia) is the largest living structure on Earth and is visible from space.
•The Sahara Desert (Africa) was once green land with rivers and lakes about 6,000 years ago.
•Oranges (Citrus sinensis) were originally green; cool temperatures turn them orange by breaking down chlorophyll.
•Green sea turtles navigate thousands of kilometres by sensing Earth’s magnetic field.
Riddles
•I am a colour, but you can eat me. What am I?
Ans: An orange
•I have branches but no trunk, leaves, or fruit. What am I?
Ans: A bank
•I have keys but no doors. What am I?
Ans: A piano
•I have ears but can't hear. What am I?
Ans: Corn
•I am yellow and long, and monkeys love me. What am I?
Ans: A banana
Jokes
•Our school clock doesn’t run slow or fast—it runs emotionally. It moves more slowly during exams and faster during lunch.
•The quietest place in school isn’t the library. It’s the classroom right after the teacher says, “This will be on the test.”
•Homework is the only thing that grows even after you’ve already finished it.
•Our school teaches time management really well by giving us everything to do at the same time.
•A pen knows it’s in trouble the moment it’s borrowed with the words, “I’ll return it.”
Upcoming Events
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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. 662 Published by The Editorial Board: Mr Jitendra Suthar, Mr Krishna Gopal Dave, Ms Prerna Rathod, Ms Savita Dagar, Ms Sudarshana Jhala