PYP Art Exhibition 2024–2025

The PYP Annual Art Exhibition, held alongside the DAIS CAS Fete, on the school grounds, was a colourful celebration of creativity and imagination.

Our PYP artists from Classes 1 to 5 proudly displayed their beautiful work exploring the themes of line, pattern, and shape. The variety and creativity on display truly reflected the students' unique perspectives and growing artistic skills.

The Evolution of Trade: A Century in Business 

Class 3 students had a fantastic opportunity to engage with Mr. Umesh Merchant, owner of J J & Sons, a century-old shoe store in South Mumbai. He shared how his family business evolved from traditional retail to digital sales, highlighting the impact of technology, changing consumer demands, and economic shifts. Students eagerly asked questions about sourcing materials and trade practices, making real-world connections to their learning. The session sparked curiosity about how trade has changed over time.

A Festive Blend of Learning and Culture

The spirit of Eid was alive at NMAJS, when students of Classes MYP 6 to 8 celebrated the festival with enthusiasm. During a special assembly, Class 6 performed a skit based on Munshi Premchand’s short story, ‘Eidgah,’ effectively conveying the theme of love, sacrifice, and community. The celebration also featured an energetic dance performance that enhanced the festive spirit. 

NMAJS Tour for PYP Parents

 A guided school tour was conducted for the parents of the PYP students at NMAJS to give them an insight into their children's daily learning environment. The tour aimed to strengthen the home-school connection by acquainting parents with the facilities, routines, and specialist spaces their children experience throughout the day.

 A Day of Learning, Empathy, and Inspiration for Class 5

 Our Class 5 students recently had the opportunity to visit the Jai Vakeel Foundation in Mumbai – an organization doing incredible work to support children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It was a heartwarming and eye-opening experience that left a lasting impact on our young learners.

Celebrating Young Writers at NMAJS

 “Good writing is clear thinking made visible.” – Bill Wheeler

Parents of Classes 1 to 5 were invited to a Learning Walk on Writing, through the Primary Years Programme at NMAJS—and what a wonderful experience it was! This interactive walk gave parents an inside look at what writing looks like in our classrooms—from understanding the purpose behind each piece, to exploring different genres and elements, and seeing how core writing traits are nurtured at every stage.

Harvard Debating Council Workshop 2025

The weekend of April 18th – April 20th saw NMAJS host the inaugural Harvard Debating Council workshop for India with 35 of our MYP, NMAJS students in attendance along with 15 students visiting from local Mumbai schools. These enthusiastic young participants enhanced their critical thinking skills, improved their public speaking, further developed their research and evidence use and, developed their cultural intelligence; the key skills of debating.

Class 1 Celebrates Earth Day with Caring Hearts

Our Class 1 learners beautifully embodied the IB Learner Profile attribute of ‘Caring’ as they came together to celebrate Earth Day with love and compassion for our blue planet.

The celebration began with a reading of Our Planet by Stacy McAnulty, which sparked thoughtful discussions about how each one of us can protect and care for the Earth. Inspired by the book, students wrote and illustrated their own pledges—simple yet meaningful ways they plan to be kinder to the planet.

Word Wizards of the Primary 

The Primary Inter-House Spelling Bee was an exciting and enthusiastic event, with participants from Classes 3, 4, and 5 giving it their all! The competition kicked off with a preliminary round that included every student from these classes. After a close contest, the top scorers were chosen to represent their houses in the finals.

Book Fair 2025 

Our Book Exhibition provided a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate the joy of reading and the wonder of books. The event took place alongside the Sports Day, adding an extra dose of excitement.