My Good School Retreat 2024
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Sunday, 6 October 2024
Reflections Sunday the 6th October 2024
- From My Guide Inside-
1. We can make healthy decisions and make and keep healthy friendships. Create and submit a reflection!2. What were the words discussed today, and how do they reverberate with you?
3. The Best Ship is Friendship- Comment.
4. In the replay of the Signal Story, what did Rohan remember that made everything different?
5. What steps have you made to establish positive relationships with your friends, family, and/or relatives?
6. Write a story of your own by using the Power Words.
belonging—be a part of
healthy—good
insecure—unsure
realize—see, understand
signal—sign
Note: MGI Online is a school well-being curriculum that aligns with our work at My Good School and helps us focus on life skills.
- From My Name Is Cinnamon-
1. What was your takeaway from today's session?
2. Have you ever been to Kolkata? Share your experience.
3. Does communication change depending on how something is said? How?
4. Why do people snore?
5. What could be the side effects after you raid the kitchen late at night?
6. Post a photo of the regional art form and discuss it.
These are some suggestions you can choose from. We are looking forward to seeing your wonderful and thoughtful reflections!
You can email your reflections to mk@learningforward.org.in.
My Good School 06-10-2024
VIEW RECORDING - 204 mins (No highlights)Highlight
To discuss social-emotional learning concepts and read a chapter from "My Name is Cinnamon", followed by updates on the upcoming My Good School retreat.
Key Takeaways
- Christa Campsall presented on managing emotions and building healthy friendships using Hawaiian concepts like "huli the bowl" and riding emotional waves
- The group read Chapter 5 of "My Name is Cinnamon" and discussed themes of family dynamics and cultural differences.
- Plans were shared for the upcoming My Good School retreat, which will focus on service, skills, sports, and study from November 13 to 16.
Topics
Social-Emotional Learning Presentation
- Christa Campsall presented on managing emotions and building healthy friendships
- Key concepts:
- Emphasized realizing innate wisdom/intuition vs. developing new skills
- Used the story of two boys with a pencil to illustrate different emotional responses
"My Name is Cinnamon" Chapter 5 Discussion
- Read Chapter 5 about Cinnamon's family trip to Kolkata
- Discussed:
- Highlighted positive family atmosphere of open communication
My Good School Retreat Planning
- Dates: November 13-16
- Location: Khan Farm, Dehradun
- Key activities:
- Emphasized unique learning experience beyond a typical school picnic
Next Steps
- Students to reflect on learnings from today's session and write about them
- Manisha to reach out to teachers/schools to provide more details on the retreat
- Participants are encouraged to register for the retreat
- Continue weekly Sunday sessions and prepare for the upcoming Dussehra holiday
Action Items
- Call teachers from each school about retreat. Brief on differences from a picnic, full school curriculum in 4 days. Discuss web pages, answer questions, and explain travel logistics. - WATCH (30 secs)
- Post reflections and questions from today's meeting - WATCH (20 secs)
Wednesday, 2 October 2024
The Impact Study by Kunal Rajpurohit
Three Impactful Years and three cheers to our Fellow Analyst Kunal and the intern's team #JoyOfLearning #MyGoodSchool #GoodSchoolsAlliance #HappyTeachers
Tuesday, 1 October 2024
Birthday Greetings from JDS School
Lavneet Kaur Grade 9
Yanishka Grade 9
Komal, Class - 9th , Section - Pansy
Happy Birthday Good Schools Alliance. We pray for your happy and long life and a bright future. May you flourish everywhere on this beautiful planet EARTH.
- Suman Jakhar, Jhamku Devi Senior Secondary School
Birthday Message from GSA Principal
Dear My Good School,
I wish you a very Happy Birthday. I hope you have an amazing year and the happiest of birthdays. The time spent with you is akin to discovering oneself and connecting it to one's potential. All it takes to make any of us smile is your presence. We appreciate you being here and motivating us.
On this special day, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the participation of our beloved GSA member schools. School leaders, parents, and my dear students. Last but not least our beloved Sandeep sir, for his motivation and passion towards bringing all of us together and igniting the spark of light towards a common goal #Joy of Learning.
Your presence contributed immensely to our success story, and we truly appreciate your support. We truly appreciate your thoughts and recommendations as we think about and anticipate improving our upcoming experiences.
On behalf of GSA, I would like to thank each one of you, and invite you to the GSA retreat from 13th to 16thNovember. It's going to be a memorable experience for all of us. Our vision is to create #JoyofLearning focusing on reading, reflection, and building relationships.
Once again, a very Happy Birthday. Continue to rise and shine.
Warmly
Manisha Khanna
GSA Principal
Thank you, Good School Alliance!
Happy Birthday
On behalf of the entire Sunbeam School and Hostel, Lahartara, we wish Good School Alliance a very Happy Birthday!
Thank you for making our Sundays both interesting and full of values, with a touch of fun. To be honest, we thoroughly enjoy our Sundays thanks to your efforts.
You have truly made a great impact on our lives, and we are grateful to have you.
Thank you, Good School Alliance!
Warm regards,
Sunbeam School and Hostel
Lahartara
Sunday, 29 September 2024
Reflections Sunday the 29th September 2024
Jugjiv Sir, Sandeep Sir and participants discussed the third anniversary of "My Good School" on October 1st, 2024, and the upcoming calendar. They welcomed Jhamku Devi Secondary School from Abohar, Punjab.
The calendar for October was shared an includes key dates like the GSI India journal publication and the "Two Girls, One Mic" episode.
They read from the book "My Name is Cinnamon," discussing themes of cheating and the importance of honesty.
They read from The Hidden Life Of Trees and explored the impact of weather on trees, including frost, lightning, and wind, emphasizing the importance of natural growth and community support for tree health. The session concluded with a reflection on the importance of honesty and the impact of natural disasters on trees.
Reflections for the week
-My Name Is Cinnamon-
1. What was your takeaway from the session today?
2. What was discussed in the chapter today?
3. What are boundaries? How can you maintain them?
4. Experiences while giving an exam
5. Would a help a person who is seeking the answer to a question?
6. What makes monsoon winds move?
7. How is the weather in Pune?
8. How is weather determined?
9. What is Ratnagari famous for?
10. A journey by train
11. Would you prefer travelling by train or by air?
12. On what percentage are India's train electrified?
- From The Hidden Life Of Trees –
1. What are clusters?
2. What is your takeaway from today’s session?
3. What happens when thicker coat is formed on leaves?
4. What role do trunks play?
5. How do trees survive?
6. How do trees change shape and direction and why?
7. What is "hoar frost"?
8. When do the trees look like they've been sprinkled with sugar?
9. What do the scars represent?
These are some suggestions you can choose from. Looking forward to seeing your wonderful and thoughtful reflections! You can email your reflections at - mk@learningforward.org.in
Rishona Chopra
School Captain
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Here are some strategies schools could use to encourage students to reflect more on their learning experiences after sessions:
1. Provide structured reflection templates or prompts: Give students a framework to guide their reflections, such as questions about key takeaways, challenges faced, or new perspectives gained.
2. Allocate dedicated reflection time: Set aside time after each session for students to individually or collectively reflect on their learning. This signals the importance of the reflection process.
3. Encourage peer-to-peer sharing: Allow students to share their reflections with classmates, either in small groups or as a whole class. This can spark deeper discussions and insights.
4. Incorporate reflection into assessments: Make reflective writing a part of the assessment process, such as including a reflection component in assignments or projects.
5. Recognize and celebrate reflective thinking: Acknowledge and appreciate students who demonstrate thoughtful reflection, either through verbal praise or by showcasing their reflections.
6. Model effective reflection: Teachers can demonstrate their own reflective practices, sharing how they learn and grow from their experiences.
7. Provide feedback on reflections: Offer constructive feedback on students' reflections, highlighting strengths and suggesting areas for improvement.
The key is to make reflection an integral and valued part of the learning process, rather than an afterthought. By fostering a culture of reflective thinking, schools can help students develop essential skills for lifelong learning and personal growth.
Courtesy Otter AI.
Saturday, 28 September 2024
GSA Calendar October 2024
My Good School on Sundays
6th October 2024
Christa Campsall
My Guide Inside
My Name Is Cinnamon
Christa Campsall
My Guide Inside
My Name Is Cinnamon
13th October 2024
Amardeep Singh
Screening of Episode 10
Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak's Travels
Amardeep Singh
Screening of Episode 10
Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak's Travels
The Hidden Life Of Trees
My Name Is Cinnamon
The Hidden Life Of Trees
The Impact Team Meeting
27th October 2024
My Name Is Cinnamon
The Hidden Life Of Trees
My Name Is Cinnamon
The Hidden Life Of Trees
The Impact Team Meeting
Good Schools India Journal
15th October 2024
2 Girls 1 Mic - Oshi and Simar
25th October 2024
Where Passion Meets Education with Amit Sachdeva - Sandeep Dutt
5th, 12th and 26th 
Chapter 10 Wanted Back-bencher Last-ranker Teacher
GSA Monthly Meeting
26th October 2024 at 4 pm
Monday, 23 September 2024
Students Reflections - Sunbeam School Lahartara
Sunday, 22 September 2024
Trust keeps the world going - Rishona Chopra
What keeps the world going? Love, friendship, humanity, happiness? I believe its trust that keeps this world going. This trust isn't trusting someone with your secrets or your belongings. It isn't restricted to our trust in a bank to keep our money. It isn't our trust to share something with someone but rather our trust in life. Like how a bird waits for the day of its flight, simply trusting that there will be a tomorrow. Like how we plan our life, our schedules, our meetings because we simply trust that we'll be healthy and happy tomorrow.
It's this blind trust in life that keeps us going. We never think of how we may not give our exam tomorrow because the sun may never rise, the world may end, we may not be alive. Why don't we question this? Because we trust that life will go on the way it always goes. The sun not setting isn't impossible - it's simply our trust in the sun - to always rise.
This trust is something which is so natural and so important that we never realize that its trust that keeps the world going. And it cant be lost because if this trust is lost, we shall spend our lives worrying about god knows what. And worry never did anyone any good. While this trust is so vital, its as vital to know that it is trust in the end that keeps us going because it teaches us one of the most important lessons of life - To live in the present and to focus on NOW, not THEN.
It's no good planning our life ahead because what about what life has planned for us? This doesn't mean you cant be more organised of course but all it means is that we musn't let the future overpower the present. Because the power to be in the present is the greatest of all because it lets us live life and if in this life, we don't live to the fullest, then what are we doing?
Rishona Chopra
Grade VIII
Gyanshree School
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