Festival of Golden Glow in Tbilisi Georgia.

The festival was held in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 14th to 21st November 2025. Our troupe had the privilege to perform Kathak at 2 different locations, first at the Embassy - a Guru and shishya Rudrastakam performance. The next 2 performances were at the festival venue where our 14 students performed Ganesh Vandan and Nritta ( Paran, Ladi, etc). 

Performing and presenting a glimpse of our culture at an international level was an experience par expectations.

We would like to wish our little stars more luminosity on the stage of their dreams.

Tie and Dye Workshop

India is a land where every 100 mts the landscape, weather, language, food, and celebrations change. The common thread is the vibrant colours!

Celebrating the colours was a workshop held as part of the Parents' Collective engagements for the month, led by our educator Ms Rampriya. The participants experimented with simple dyeing techniques through various twists and turns, folds, beads and seeds tied in, they created wearable art pieces - stoles and handkerchiefs. 

A fun morning,  just as any doctor would recommend!

Book Lovers Club Meet

The Book Lovers Club met for an engaging and intimate discussion centred around Arundhati Roy’s works, especially her latest - Mother Mary Comes to Me. This is Arundhati Roy's first work of memoir, a complex, intense, sometimes strained relationship with her formidable mother. The book is a deeply personal narrative about freedom, loss and the messy reality of a mother-daughter duo. 

The motley gathering shared their insights, interpretations, and personal anecdotes connected to Ms Roy's writings. The warmth of the space, the R&R library, and the reflective literary exchange, the creativity made this a delightful session that celebrated thoughtful reading and meaningful conversation.

Storytelling to celebrate Children s Day

On Children’s Day, our school had the pleasure of hosting a talented storyteller, Ms Seema Wahi Mukherjee, who brought a sense of
wonder and excitement to our students. With her expressive voice, vibrant props, and warm presence, she drew the children into an
interactive storytelling experience. Students were encouraged to participate, respond, and even take on small roles, making the session lively and engaging.
 

For Kindergarten, she narrated The Fairy and the Dragon, using her props beautifully to bring each character to life. Through this
magical adventure, students not only enjoyed the story but also absorbed an important message about perseverance—continuing to
try even when things feel challenging. 

For our Nursery and Foundation Years, she told a heartwarming friendship tale about Fuffu the Frog, who meets different characters on his search for a friend. Students shared delightful anecdotes about what they enjoyed most—how the tiger taught Fuffu to run, the importance of sharing, and how the parrot became his friend.
Both sessions were filled with laughter, curiosity, and active participation. The children remained captivated from the beginning to the end, and their enthusiastic reactions reflected just how much they enjoyed the experience.

Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) India 2025-2026

RoboCup Regionals 2025-26

The Robotics Department is proud to share the outstanding accomplishments of our students at the recent RoboCup Junior competition. This year has been a landmark moment for our school, with 7 out of our 9 participating teams qualifying for the
National Round. This remarkable achievement highlights the depth of talent, commitment, and technical mastery our students have developed through consistent training and a strong STEM culture.
A major highlight of the event was the exceptional performance in the RoboSoccer category, where our team secured 1st Place. The winning team, Navika Goenka, Shivansh Agarwal, and Avyaan Gambhir designed a highly coordinated and autonomous soccer robot capable of agile movement, accurate ball-tracking, and strategic defence. Their ability to adapt their gameplay in response to match dynamics, combined with their strong programming logic and mechanical design, sets them apart from the competition. Their rigorous preparation, including countless hours of testing, tuning, and refining both hardware and code, was clearly reflected
in their flawless performance. 

Another top honour - 1st Place, was secured in the Rescue Line category. The winning team: Arhaan Rai Pratap, Daanish Verma, Daksh Vohra, and Sachit Venkatesh built an autonomous robot designed to navigate challenging line paths, overcome obstacles, and identify simulated victims with precision. The team's success can be attributed to their advanced sensor integration, thoughtful algorithm design, and the ability to iterate and improve their robot through repeated trials. Their resilience during challenging rounds and disciplined approach to engineering earned them well-deserved recognition.
 

The overall achievement of 7 teams qualifying for the Nationals reflects the strength and maturity of our robotics program. Students across all categories: Soccer, Rescue, and Maze showed initiative, creativity, and a deep understanding of robotics concepts. Guided by structured mentoring sessions, collaborative peer learning, and a culture of experimentation, each team displayed a growth mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
 

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all students for their exemplary participation, teamwork, and unwavering enthusiasm. Their achievements demonstrate not only technical excellence but also strong character, collaboration, and perseverance. As our teams prepare to represent the school at the National Round, we are confident in their ability to innovate, perform, and continue making us proud.
The Robotics Department remains committed to nurturing these young engineers and supporting them as they advance to the next stage of competition.

Sound Healing Session

The Sound Healing Session was organised by the Parent Partnership Office, on campus, a part of the monthly parental engagements. The session was led by Ms Pooja Kapur, an SNS parent. It was a deeply rejuvenating experience for all who attended, offering a serene space for participants to pause, breathe, and reconnect with their inner calm.

Ms Kapur guided the group through a series of soothing sound vibrations using traditional healing instruments. The participants shared that the immersive experience allowed them to feel lighter, more centered, and deeply relaxed.

The peaceful atmosphere was the perfect setting for self-reflection, mindfulness and self-renewal. Many attendees expressed gratitude for the opportunity to engage in a practice that nurtured both mental and emotional well-being.

Origami Art Session

As part of the Children’s Day Week celebrations, a special Origami Session was organised for the students of the Primary Wing. The session was facilitated by Mr Yogesh Rai from Jaipur, an artist who has been practising this intricate art form for many years. He demonstrated how to create a variety of beautiful objects such as trees, garlands, flowers, and rangoli designs using paper folding and cutting techniques.
To ensure that every child could participate meaningfully, the activity was conducted in three separate sessions for Grades 3, 4, & 5. After watching the demonstration, students enthusiastically tried their hands at making their own paper creations.
Each student received a booklet containing additional origami designs along with coloured sheets, encouraging them to continue exploring and creating more paper art at home.

Story Telling Session- Grades 3 and 4

The storytelling session aimed to inspire environmental awareness through music, rhythm, and engaging narration. Using song, humour, and interactive storytelling, students were encouraged to reflect on the impact of pollution and the importance of mindful choices. The session fostered joy, connection, and responsibility, reminding learners that small actions can help protect our planet. With his engaging blend of music and narrative, Mr Kapil brought warmth, rhythm, and life to the story, instantly drawing the students into his world of imagination and reflection.
The session began with a lively guitar rendition of “We’ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands,” which set a cheerful and participative tone. Through rhythm, song, and expressive storytelling, he highlighted the growing problem of pollution and how human actions affect our environment. The message, delivered in a fun and meaningful way, urged everyone to consume less, conserve more, trash less, and waste no more.
 

As the President of the Kutumb Foundation, Mr Kapil believes in the power of drama and storytelling to create reflective learning spaces. His interactive performance, laced with humour, song, and thoughtful insights, encouraged students to think about small but
impactful ways to care for the planet.

The session had students smiling, singing along, and feeling inspired. A wonderful reminder that stories and music can connect, uplift, and awaken responsibility in each of us.

Beyond the Algorithm : A Fireside Chat with Dr Matthew Glanville

The conversation circled around one idea: machines can give answers, but they cannot care, read a room, or act with values when things get uncertain. Our kids can! And that is what schools should double down on. Mr Matthew pushed this further with three sharp points:

• The future of assessment is digital, interactive, and built for real-time feedback
• Student agency will shape how learning is shown, not just how tasks are designed
• Intent matters more than format - assessment should grow curiosity, integrity and imagination

Mr Arora is of the thought that authenticity will not come from blocking AI. It will come from tasks where thinking is visible, such as iterations, reflections, oral defences, and live reasoning. When students see their work as a mirror, integrity follows by choice, not policing. So the wonderment here is "If AI can do so much, what's the one assessment practice we must retire to keep learning human and meaningful?" 

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