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.

Students from the Art Core and Co-curricular programmes added something special with their interactive artworks featuring famous personalities, using a fun mix of materials and techniques. Visitors were encouraged to stop by and share how these personalities have inspired them, turning the space into a thoughtful, engaging, and interactive experience for all.

The highlight of the exhibition was a Keith Haring-inspired art piece, bursting with colour and movement. Not only was it a visual treat, but it also served as a lively photo booth, where visitors could click some fun, festive pictures.

The exhibition added a splash of colour and energy to the school fete, and it was heartwarming to see students, families, and teachers coming together to celebrate the joy of art.

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 big thank you to Mr. Merchant for an insightful and engaging discussion!

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.

Parents were taken through the vibrant learning spaces, including classrooms designed to support exploration and collaboration, as well as specialist rooms such as the Learning Center, Satellite Libraries, Music Rooms, Art Rooms, Black Box, Dance Studio, Sensory Room, Teachers’ Lounge, Science Labs, Auditorium and the Collaboration & Social Areas. They also observed the outdoor Sports Field and the Sports Facilities that are integral to physical and social development in the formative years.

The Heads interacted with the parents, sharing how the environment and resources are thoughtfully used to nurture curiosity, creativity, and foundational skills in our young learners.

The tour was well appreciated by parents and helped foster a deeper appreciation of the school's holistic and child-centric approach.

 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.

The students were inspired by the story behind the foundation and its powerful mission: to empower children through education, therapy, and vocational training. As they toured the campus, they interacted with the inmates and witnessed vocational training programmes in action – everything from art and crafts to practical life skills. It gave them a real sense of how independence and social entrepreneurship can be nurtured through the right support and opportunities.

More than just a visit, this was a journey into understanding inclusivity and empathy. The students asked thoughtful questions, engaged in meaningful conversations, and came away with a deeper appreciation of the unique strengths and challenges of those with challenges. Most importantly, they realized how small acts of kindness and respect can go a long way in making the world a more inclusive place.

We’re proud of our students for embracing this experience with open hearts and curious minds – a true reflection of the values we strive to nurture at NMAJS.

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.

On a different day through the week, each grade level showcased meaningful, age-appropriate work that brought the writing process to life—brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Parents got to see first-hand how our students are growing into happy, confident, and impactful writers, expressing their ideas in creative and thoughtful ways.

A big shout-out to our amazing PYP team for bringing this celebration of student voice and creativity to life and for making the learning walk both meaningful and memorable! 

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. However most of all they had 'fun' across the three days and, in bringing to the parent audience, some well fought debates. Thanks goes to Dr. Tripp Rebrovick, the Coach of Debate at Harvard, along with his team for coming to NMAJS. We look forward to this being the beginning of a great partnership with this prestigious institution.  

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.

From not plucking flowers and recycling plastic, to taking shorter showers, avoiding the destruction of animal homes, and choosing metal spoons over disposable ones. Their ideas were insightful, practical, and impactful. They proudly shared their creative strategies, highlighting the power of small actions in making a big difference.

The day ended with a heartfelt message: ‘Together, we can make our Earth- our home, clean and green again’.