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Friday, 17 July 2026

Embracing Change, Living the Present - Sneha

My Good School session made me reflect on how life, much like nature, is constantly changing. While listening to My Family and Other Animals by Brinda Ma'am, especially the chapter Woodcock Winter, the description of winter in Corfu, the changing weather, and its impact on the landscape reminded me that change is a natural part of life. Just as nature adapts to every season, we also go through different phases that shape who we become. It made me realise that every phase, whether comfortable or uncertain, has something valuable to teach us.

Reading What You Are Looking For Is in the Library, read by Jugjiv Sir, also made me reflect on my own aspirations. As my teenage years are about to end, I often feel unsure about many things. Sometimes I worry that I should already know exactly what I want to do or where I am heading. Thinking too much about the future often makes me anxious. However, the reading reminded me that while having aspirations is important, it is equally important to live in the present. The future is built through the practices we nurture today.

-Sneha

Sunday, 8 March 2026

"Sunday School" concept, emphasising curiosity and creativity without exams

My Good School

Mar 8, 10:20 am, 1 hr 42 min

 

The discussion centred on the impact of exam-focused education systems, highlighting the stress and reduced instructional time they cause. Brinda and Jugjiv Singh shared experiences of residential school environments and the benefits of continuous assessment. The conversation shifted to the "Sunday School" concept, emphasizing curiosity and creativity without exams. They read a chapter from "The Treasure of the Spiders," discussing Gerald's interactions with Theodore, a biologist, and his fascination with trapdoor spiders. The session concluded with a quiz on reading habits and a presentation on "Atomic Habits," stressing the importance of small, consistent changes for building good habits. Manisha read a chapter in Hindi from Ruskin Bond’s The Whistling Schoolboy.



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