Zebar School organizes picnics for its students every winter.Students love this daybreak and look forward to this special day every year. Recently, students of class 7 went to Camp Dilly. The camp is an adventure theme resort which is just 100 km from Ahmedabad.
Students departed from school at 6 am and arrived at the camp. They had breakfast and then rushed to enjoy the adventure activities in the camp. Plank Bridge, Burma Bridge and swinging planks were challenging, and students loved to cross them. After lunch, they busied themselves in commando net walk, and other activities like a spacewalk,Burma loop, tug-of-war and net cricket. What a thrilling trip it was! Students returned home with a big smile on their faces and sweet memories of a day well spent with their teachers and friends.

Toddlers of Nursery and Junior KG from Zebar School visited Gurudwara Gobinddham today morning. Keeping in mind the protocol of the Gurudwara, the young children covered their heads with a headscarf. All the kids washed their hands and feet before climbing the stairs.

Students bowed in front of the Granth Sahib- the holy book of the Sikhs. Information on the Sikh religion was given to them by the Head priest. Kadha Prasad- a sweet prasad made of wheat flour, ghee and sugar the customary offering to Sikh gods was given to the little ones. They relished the unique taste of the prasad. This visit made the young children understand that they should respect all religions of our country.

Children of Junior KG and Nursery got an opportunity to visit the Khoj Museum. It is the only children’s museum in India in a joint initiative with Zoom Kinder Museum, Vienna. The toddlers were taken to the Bubble Exhibits in the museum. They were thrilled to see bubbles of so many shapes and sizes. The museum in charge showed them the technique to make the perfect bubbles. Our little ones got busy in creating bubbles, and within a short time, the entire floor was full of bubbles. Some of them created bubble hurricanes, bouncing and floating bubbles and also started bubble race with their friends. Our little ones gleamed on seeing the rainbow colours in the big bubbles at the museum. These minute observations help foster curiosity and out of the box thinking at this age, which is required to succeed in the 21st century. For our little ones, it was a day out of their school where they enjoyed with their friends and teachers as well as acquired critical skills which shall help them in becoming life long learners.

Our Senior K.G. children visited the Thaltej Fire station to extend their knowledge of firefighters. They got a hands-on-experience on fire safety and the essential community helper- the firefighter. They watched how firefighters use their fire truck in an emergency. The firefighters showed them the different equipment used by them and demonstrated the use of a fire extinguisher. Children were ecstatic when they saw a firefighter slid down the pole. Our children asked many questions to the firefighters. The firefighters were surprised by the inquisitiveness of our children. Our children were told about the emergency number which they can call when there is a fire. It was a fun-filled, informative experience which the children can use to associate with their immediate environment. Their visit was aimed at learning about the duties of firefighters and also to get fire safety tips such as: • Not to play with matches • To avoid burning things • To avoid playing with electrical appliances.

A learning experience for our students of Standard 9th. Our educators Ms Dhara Mehta and Mr Manoj Patel took students of standard 9th on a trip to Gujarat Legislative Assembly at Gandhinagar. The trip was planned as our students are learning about Constitution Design, Working of Institution and Electoral Politics in Civics. Our students witnessed a live –session of Assembly. The MLAs were debating roads and electricity issues in the Question-Answer session. MLAs thumped their desks in approval and raised their voices when they disagreed during the session. Students observed the Question Hour. They learnt about the decorum and dignity which has to be maintained during the proceedings of the house. The architecture of the Vidhan Sabha, the vast lawns of Vidhan Sabha were a feast to the eyes of our students. Through this visit, our students learnt that success, effectiveness and prestige of an institution rest on its orderly functioning and the extent to which it adheres to standards of discipline, dignity and decorum.

Senior KG students visited the Science City. They were gleaming with joy on seeing the exhibits of Dinosaurs and Early Primitive man. Children also saw a variety of fish in the aquarium. They visited Hall of Space, Planet Earth, Life Science Park, the Hall of Science. Children asked many questions to quench their inquisitiveness. It was indeed a day of fun and learning.

Field trips are recognised as essential moments in learning; a shared social experience that provides the opportunity for students to encounter and explore novel things in an authentic setting. Our Junior and Senior group students visited Dangee dums. It is a famous cake shop in Ahmedabad. At the cake shop, our students witnessed how cakes are baked and decorated using a variety of baking tools. They observed the various stages of baking and were jumping with joy on seeing the wide range of cakes and pastries. Students interacted with in charge of Dangee Dums and tried to understand the science behind baking. It was a unique experience for the students. In the end.

To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles We believe in learning beyond the classroom walls, and hence an excursion was arranged for the students of class 5 . They travelled to A.A.R.T. I Camp, on the Gandhinagar- Mahudi Highway, accompanied by their teachers. Nested about 41 km away from Ahmedabad on the Gandhinagar- Mahudi highway is the lush green and unpolluted AARTI campsite encompassed within 12 acres of hilly landscape. The tranquil campsite gave our students a much-needed break from their routine and a perfect opportunity to bond with their teachers and school friends. Students were engrossed in activities like Zip line, jungle trek, rock climbing, Burma bridge, commando wall and tyre tumble. The environment was so energetic that all the students were wholly engrossed and did all the activities confidently. Our students also enjoyed the Camel Ride at AARTI. These activities tested their stamina and physique whereas nature walk made them aware of the full range of flora and fauna which students usually do not see in urban areas. Students were also served piping hot breakfast, sumptuous lunch and evening snacks. In the end they danced with their teachers on the tunes of DJ. This visit was a perfect blend of academics and adventure as they got an opportunity to feel and learn from nature through the process of experiential learning. This picnic will be etched in the students’ memories forever.

Ice-creams are always a favourite with children. Students of grade 4 got an opportunity to see from where all the yummy treats come from. Not just that, they got to know first-hand how the ice-creams and frozen desserts are made and distributed. Their visit started with a power point presentation which updated them about the history of brand Havmor and the takeover of Lotte Pie. The excitement was unbeatable as the children saw the presentation of the process of Ice cream production. They were then guided to the packaging department and cold storage department. Students also visited a quality control lab. In the end children were served Havmor Ice-cream. It is every child’s dream to visit an ice cream factory, and this school excursion provided a chance to Zebarites to live this dream.

#ZebarSchool organised a day trip of class 6th at Dev’s Camp. It is around 150 km from Ahmedabad. Students were super excited and thrilled as they boarded their buses for their excursion. This trip gave them an opportunity to explore, understand and experience nature along with a lot of adventure activities,swimming and group games. The joy of visiting the camp along with their comrades was something that enthralled them. It also provided them with a break from their regular school routine and the perfect time to bond with their classmates and teachers