Reflections on Reading, Relationships, and Human Behaviour - Sunbeam School Ballia

In today’s session, we read a part from What You Are Looking for Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama. The chapter introduced Mr Nasuda, a colourful and confident businessman who manages different ventures in his own unique way. The story then focused on Ryo, who became worried after an incident with the president’s daughter at his office. Because of this tension, he later argued with his girlfriend Hina and criticised the things that made her happy online. During the discussion, Jugjiv Sir and the participants talked about what we would have done if we were in Ryo’s place. It made me realise how stress from one situation can easily affect our behaviour with the people close to us.

In the Hindi session, we read The Whistling Schoolboy by Ruskin Bond, which had a lighter and humorous tone. The story described a teacher who suddenly disappeared, leading everyone to believe that a leopard might have taken him away. However, when he returned, he refused to admit this and simply said that his pyjama had torn because it was hanging somewhere. When a curious child asked how it happened, the teacher became annoyed and avoided explaining it. This story highlighted the natural curiosity of children and how adults sometimes try to hide embarrassing situations. Together, both readings gave an interesting view of human behaviour in different situations.

Akanksha Rai

In today’s reading session, with Jugjiv Sir and Manisha Ma’am, we read the story What You Are Looking for Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama. I learned that work stress can affect a person’s emotions and relationships. Ryo’s behaviour shows that when someone is worried or under pressure, they may react badly and unintentionally hurt people close to them. His frustration from the office affected the way he spoke to Hina at home. This made me realise that in such situations, it is important to stay calm, think before reacting, and communicate properly instead of letting stress affect others.

The reading also showed how one person’s mood can influence the people around them. Ryo’s stress from work turned into irritation at home and led to an argument with Hina. During the session, Jugjiv Sir and other students discussed how such situations happen in real life too. Thinking about what we would do in Ryo’s place made the discussion more interesting and helped us understand the lesson better.

Later, Manisha Ma’am showed us a picture through which we learned about indoor and outdoor education. We understood that education in an open environment helps in the overall development of a child's mind, body, and character. Therefore, learning in nature is more meaningful and enjoyable for students. While reading the story, we also discussed stress eating. Stress eating may give temporary comfort, but healthy activities like exercise, talking to someone, or relaxing are better ways to manage stress. The story ended ironically.

Roshni Bhagat

In today’s session, we first shared our own written reflections and then interacted with Mr Jugjiv Singh Sir and his thoughtful ideas. He read the story What You Are Looking for Is in the Library. It was an amazing and knowledgeable story, and we read it with great interest. One thing that I like most about the Good School Alliance is that every participant, along with all the members, participates enthusiastically and gives their best to make this class informative.

Many students were new to this wonderful session and were not familiar with the class. Manisha Ma’am explained a lot about the class to them. In the other session, we had Manisha Ma’am, who always takes the initiative for Hindi reading. We started with her quiz and then read a story by Ruskin Bond. This was also a very interesting and informative session.

I thank every member of the Good School Alliance for taking the initiative for this reading class.

Thank you.

Talat Bano