HOPE 2025 – The DAIS & NMAJS Fete 

The school fete was a joyful and well-organised event that brought the entire community together for a day full of fun, food, and interactions. Committees like Decor, Entertainment, Raffles and Prizes, and Media collaboratively worked behind the scenes to ensure a festive and well-planned evening. Colourful decorations, wholesome performances, and smooth coordination ensured that everything ran seamlessly, keeping spirits high throughout the day.

 A special highlight was the participation of NGOs like Advitya Aseema, WSD, EdYouth, Muktangan, Cuddles Foundation, Jai Vakeel and Toybank. Their thoughtfully curated stalls offered fun activities such as darts, basketball shootouts, and ice-block challenges. These engaging games allowed visitors to support important causes in a light-hearted and enjoyable way. It was heartening to see children and adults alike having fun while learning about social impact and community service.

 The petting zoo was a big hit, drawing crowds throughout the day. Children were thrilled to interact with animals like rabbits, dogs, and horses. Equally popular were the food stalls, which served up an irresistible range of treats: from hot dosas and tangy chaats to refreshing bubble tea, cheesy pasta, and buttery popcorn. There was something for every palate.

 Games, music, dance performances, and lucky draws kept the energy buzzing all day long. All in all, the school fete was a perfect blend of fun, community, and heart. It left everyone with smiles, full stomachs, and happy memories that are sure to last for a long time.

Class UKG - Trip to Maharashtra Nature Park

To inquire deeper into the current unit ‘Sharing the Planet’, the UKG learners went on a nature trail to Maharashtra Nature Park. At the park, they asked questions, made observations, collected information, and strengthened their understanding of how flora and fauna help sustain life on Earth.

The students studied various plants, trees, birds, algae, and insects such as butterflies, praying mantes, and caterpillars. The nature trail was led by well-informed experts who shared various facts about the environment. Learners used critical thinking skills to analyze each thing they saw on the trail and categorize them into groups of producers and consumers. Since our theme is ‘Sharing the Planet’, learners were sensitized towards the need to protect nature. With this understanding in mind, they chose to be caring and used soft voices while on the trail. This trip motivated them to be responsible advocates of our planet by connecting with nature. The learners understood the importance of caring for the environment and conserving the limited resources available for living beings to thrive.

UKG Trip to Art House-NMACC

NMAJS students of Upper Kindergarten took an educational journey, attending an art workshop at 'Art House' at NMACC, to delve into the captivating realm of colours and their ability to convey ideas and emotions. This experiential field trip aimed to enhance the students’ understanding of the visual language and the emotions expressed through various hues.

At the POP Art exhibition, the children were led through a series of exhibits that showcased artworks by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Robert Rauschenberg, featuring different themes and colour palettes. The art workshop, inspired by Keith Haring's vibrant energy and bold lines, was an exploration of self-expression, emotion, and the power of colour The homeroom teachers elicited from and encouraged the pupils to identify the moods, emotions and themes expressed through the artworks.

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's mesmerizing infinity room allowed children to explore the power of patterns. The Infinity Room experience offered them the chance to step into an illusion of infinite space. It was a treat to see the fascination on the students’ faces as the reflections appeared to get smaller and smaller, fading into the vastness of space.

To make the learning experience more interactive, the students participated in a hands-on activity. They were provided with art supplies and encouraged to replicate their favourite artwork and connect their theoretical knowledge with personal expression.

The UKG left the Art House with a newfound appreciation for the expressive power of colours. This trip will leave a lasting impact on the students’ perception of colours, as a powerful means of communication in the art world.