The Transformative Power of Reading and Reflection -Sunbeam School, Mau

 

Jai Hind, everyone,

My Reflection on  Webinar – 5th July 2026 (Sunday), 10:30 a.m. onwards

The story-reading session conducted by Jugjiv Sir and Brinda Ma'am was a truly enriching learning experience. Through the selected excerpts from My Family and Other Animals and What You Are Looking For Is in the Library, I realised that reading is much more than decoding words; it is about observing, imagining, questioning, and connecting with life.

What inspired me most was the way the mentors encouraged us to pause, visualise the scenes, appreciate the beauty of language, and reflect on the emotions and values embedded within the text. The character of Ms Komachi reminded me that sometimes a teacher's simple guidance or timely encouragement can open new possibilities for a learner and help them discover interests they never knew they had.

This session strengthened my belief that reading should not be limited to completing a chapter or preparing for an assessment. As teachers, we should create opportunities for students to experience stories, think deeply, express their ideas confidently, and develop empathy through literature. It also reminded me that every book has the potential to shape not only language skills but also character and perspective.

Overall, the session inspired me to make reading a joyful, reflective, and meaningful experience in my classroom, where every student feels encouraged to explore, imagine, and grow.

Regards,

Ms. Sangeeta Singh

Academic Head (VI–VIII)

I attended today's My Good School webinar and found it to be a truly enriching experience. The book-reading session by Ms Brinda Ghosh from My Family and Other Animals was engaging and thought-provoking. Her narration brought the text to life and highlighted the joy of reading.

The subsequent reading sessions by Mr Jugjiv Singh and Ms Manisha Khanna were equally insightful and encouraged us to reflect on the value of literature in our daily lives. The webinar reinforced the importance of reading, sharing ideas, and building meaningful relationships.

Overall, it was a well-conducted and inspiring session. I sincerely thank you for providing us with this valuable opportunity to learn and grow.

Regards,
Aayush Pandey
Social Science Department

Sea Voyages, Library Dreams, and Vegetable Trails: A Sunday of Stories, Reflection, and Real Life

In today's Sunday session, Brinda Ma'am and Jugjiv Sir spoke to us about why abstract thinking and visualization matter so much, especially now, when our attention spans keep getting shorter. They explained that when we read a description and try to imagine it in our minds, we are training our brains for things like higher maths and physics, where we cannot always see what we are working with. This made me realise that reading is not just about following a story; it is also a kind of mental exercise.
I want to practice visualizing more while I read, instead of rushing through the words.
Utkarsh Gupta - 6th-C

In today's Sunday School session, I learned about a giant daikon and how fresh flowers and vegetables are grown and sold in the local market. Near the market, there is a community center connected to the elementary and high school. Although I have visited the center before, my mother often goes there to attend flower-arranging classes.

Every three months, a farmers' market is held where local producers sell fresh fruits and vegetables directly to the community. I also learned about the Mooncake Festival, which left a lasting impression on me. Overall, this experience helped me better understand the importance of community life, preserving local traditions, and supporting local farmers by buying fresh produce directly from them.
Anuradha Jaiswal - 7-A

Brinda Ma'am read us a wonderful passage from "My Family and Other Animals" about Gerald's first boat trip on "Bootle Bum Trinket," the little boat his brother Leslie built. Through the crystal-clear water, Gerald watched clams, sea urchins, anemones, and even an octopus, and Brinda Ma'am also explained how buoyancy works. I loved imagining the underwater world Gerald describes, and it made me want to listen to the recording again so I don't miss any of the new words. This session showed me how one boy's curiosity about nature can turn an ordinary boat ride into a great adventure.
Ujjwal Singh - 6-C

Jugjiv Sir shared something I never thought about before: how vegetables like the Miura daikon radish travel from the farm to wholesale markets like Azadpur Mandi before reaching the shop near our home. We discussed how seasons affect when vegetables are available and how farmers, middlemen, and markets all work together so we get fresh food. He even spoke about going with his mother to a community house near a school to bring back more vegetables.

This made me appreciate everything that happens behind the scenes before food reaches our table.
Devang Agrawal - 7-A

In today's session, Jugjiv Sir spoke about his love for manga since childhood and how visiting a manga café once helped him make friends who shared his interest. He also told us honestly about how hard it has been to find work in illustration, even after pursuing it since school, and how others encouraged him to consider other options. I admired how openly he shared his struggle with us instead of only telling us about success. It taught me that passion does not always lead to easy success, but staying honest about our struggles is its own kind of courage.
Arushi Hisaria - 7-C