The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals defined by the United Nations to tackle the world’s biggest problems by 2030. The goals form a useful lens through which we can look at the most pressing global issues. Hundreds of millions of people don’t have enough food to eat; women still earn less than men and have fewer rights; plant and animal species are rapidly vanishing; and the gap between rich and poor is getting wider. More than 40 per cent of the global population are between the ages of ten and 24 – the largest youth population ever. To solve the world’s problems, the next generation needs to know what those problems are. A good way to ensure this is to teach them about the SDGs. An assembly was held by students of Standard 8th D. The topic was “Responsible Consumption and Production” which was directly linked to the 12th goal of Sustainable Development. Students sensitized their peers towards conservation of water, natural vegetation and power through an emotional skit.
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“Not everyone can become a doctor because not every has the knowledge, skill and patience to offer his services selflessly to the patients.” The students of VIII C held an assembly on Doctor’s Day to highlight the importance of the day and spread awareness about the role of doctors in our lives. The assembly began with prayer followed by the thought of the day and news. A vibrant speech highlighting the importance of doctors and their service was delivered. The speech was followed by a video clip appreciating their contribution to humanity. The students of VIII C, performed a heart touching skit. It showcased the relentless service of doctors. The assembly was addressed by Ms Reena Kahlon,Vice-Principal of Secondary school who appreciated the efforts put up by the students. Certificates were distributed to students who had participated in SOF. The session concluded with the National Anthem.

Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together make this world a beautiful garden.” It was depicted by the children of class I A in their class assembly held on 28th June through a short skit on “Everyone is important and special”. The assembly started with a discussion on whether we have treated all our friends the same in the class? Were we biased towards some of our friends? The Skit “Everyone is important and Special” is a story of how we are all different and special and yet all the same at the same time. Once all the numbers from 1 to 9 were feeling proud as they thought that they had value of their own and were special. They made fun of zero as zero has no value of its own, and they thought zero was useless. Then the master showed the numbers an interesting fact by calling each number and placing zero beside them making their value even greater. The numbers were awestruck and realised the importance of zero. They made zero their friend and zero became a hero by joining the number brigade. They celebrated their friendship by dancing to the peppy number –“Zero the Hero”. The moral of this skit was-“ Just as the way the numbers came together forgetting their differences, we humans should also try and forget our differences and always be united and co-exist together making this world a peaceful and liveable place”. The assembly ended with the children sharing a few insights-,” A single twig breaks but a bundle of twigs is strong,” I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot, together we can do great things.”

To make the children understand that vegetables are an essential component of a healthy diet for physical growth and sound health, a mock vegetable market was set up in the classroom. Our children also acted on skits playing the role of a vegetable vendor. Fruit and vegetable crafts, rhymes, activities, games, and other resources presented an exciting way for our children to learn about these healthy foods. Children got to know and explore different kinds of fruits and vegetables in this activity. They had great fun with fruit-and-vegetable-related activities and other resources. In the school snacks, children are provided with fresh seasonal vegetables to tone up their growing physique. The school offers the children the opportunity to explore the broad range of knowledge and skills that lay the right foundation for good progress.

To celebrate the indomitable spirit of Helen Keller who was deaf-blind and an American author as well as a political activist, Sense International India organised a unique charity Cyclothon “ Messengers on Cycles.”

Deaf-blindness is a different disability which combines both hearing & visual impairment in an individual. Sense India International is India’s only national NGO supporting children and adults with a unique, complex disability known as deaf-blindness.
This event was also organised to bring awareness on deaf blindness and to help raise funds to support children and adults with deaf-blindness across India.
Participation in social causes helps in instilling values of social contribution, compassion and generosity among students.

Our school to eradicate the stereotypes related to deaf-blindness and to sensitise students at large motivated its students to take part in this cyclothon. Ms. Mili Shah encouraged our students to be a part of this cyclothon. More than 35 Zebarites took part in this event.

An awareness session on ‘Adolescent Changes’ was organised for girl students of standard 6th, 7th and 8th. The session was conducted by Dr. Varsha Chauhan. She is one of the leading obstetrician & Gynaecologist in Ahmedabad.

The session was conducted to divulge accurate and adequate knowledge about the process of growing up. Girl students of standard 6th , 7th and 8th attended the session. Dr Vasha spoke on various issues including health and nutrition habits, menstrual education, sex education and vaccinations. She sensitised our girl students towards the physical and mental changes, they go through and make them aware about normal physiological changes in both the genders.

The session encompassed discussions on physical, emotional and social changes during adolescence. The session was participatory and each girl student was encouraged to voice their opinions and challenges they face.

A special morning assembly was held on 18th June 2018 to explain the Summer Solstice or June Solstice, the longest day of the year. Students of III-A conducted the assembly, which was attended by students of grade III,IV and V.Sachi Malvia and Akanksha Thakkar explained the mechanism of its occurrence, how the Sun appears to stop moving in the sky as it reaches its northern- or southernmost point and after the solstice, the Sun seems to reverse course and head back in the opposite direction.They also explained their peers about North Pole, South Pole, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Equator, Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. A Globe was displayed, and the scientific phenomenon was explained with the help of charts in a simple yet effective way.Mahek Vassanji was the compere of the assembly. Savitri Shukla presented thought for the day. Kahan Antani conducted a short quiz in which all the students enthusiastically participated.In the end, Aryan Arora updated the students on the latest happenings around the world.Certificates of Regularity and SOF certificates were distributed in the assembly.The assembly ended with the national anthem.

Our tiny tots of Zebar Play group celebrated Father’s Day in their class. Children created handmade cards with the help of the teachers to express their love to their fathers. Here are a few glimpses.

Poetry is the essence of literature which leads to cultural development. It gives an indication about the truth of life and nature. Poetry has a rhythm which touches the soul of a person like music.

The idea of poetry can be inculcated from the very beginning of a person’s life. With the aim to raise awareness of Hindi poets and to encourage the students to appreciate poetry, developing an interest in Hindi poetry and highlighting the achievements of Hindi poets the students of Class VIII A conducted the assembly on 20th June, 2018 on the theme “Hindi Kavi Diwas”.

The students presented the Importance of the Day, Speech on “Kavi Aur Kavita”, recited the poems of famous poets like Shri Harivanshrai Bachchan, Makhanlal Chaturvedi and Hariprasad Dharmak. Mrs. Reena Kahlon, the Vice-Principal of the school spoke about some of the renowned poets. In her speech she motivated the children to read stories and poetry.

Students of standard 1 and standard 2 presented the morning assembly on 19th June 2018. The topic of the assembly was ‘Healthy Eating Habits’. Students presented a beautiful thought for the day. A song on Healthy food and Junk food was presented by the students. Students enjoyed presenting a fun dance on the song. A poem on Apple was also presented in the assembly along with a message that “ An Apple a day keeps the doctor away”.

Our Vice-Principal, Primary Section Ms. Jayashree Menon addressed the assembly by her motivational speech. She requested our students not to eat “Junk Food” and advised the students to eat green vegetables and fruits and adopt healthy eating habits.

Certificates of Regularity were presented to the students who made it a point to attend school regularly in the last academic year. The assembly concluded with the national anthem.