#ThoughfulThursdays - Poetry Sessions

The sessions at hosted at 5:30 PM on Thursdays our universal evening #JoyOfLearning time! Ms. Brinda Ghosh curates the poetry session, in which we discuss the importance of sharing personal compositions and exploring different poetic forms.  

If you wish to join us, please join the GSI Jounal Group in the GSA Whatsapp Community. For assistance, kind send a WhatsApp Message to +91 9811133900 and quote #ThoughfulThursdays

My Good School · GSA Poetry Session 27th February 2025

GSA Calendar March 2025

We invite all GSA members and individuals to participate in our enriching programs. Here’s our weekly calendar for online learning activities that we hope will inspire you:

- Wednesday Weekly GSI Journal: A Journey of Inspiration and Growth

- Thoughtful Thursdays with Poetry 

- Fantastic Fridays with Book Reading

- Saturday Masterclass for Teachers

- Sunday My Good School for Students

We are here to support you on your learning journey!

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Good Schools India Journal

My Good School

2^nd March 2025
Book Reading- The Door- To Door Bookstore

Book Reading- The Inner Life of Animals

9^th March 2025 
Screening of Episode 15 with Amardeep Singh
Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak's Travels
Sudh Uddesham Seed of Intent The magnanimity of sharing with pure intentions is illustrated by Guru Nanak in the backwaters of lush ‘Malabar’.

Book Reading- The Door To Door Bookstore

16^th March 2025

   Book Reading- The Door To Door Bookstore

   Book Reading- The Inner Life of Animals

23^rd March 2025

Book Reading- The Door- To Door Bookstore
Book Reading- The Inner Life of Animals

 

30^th March 2025

Book Reading- The Door-To-Door Bookstore

Book Reading- The Inner Life of Animals

The Teacher's Academy 

Professional Learning Program (PLP)

AFA Special Edition
Is Your Child Ready To Face The World (Hindi Session)
Exclusive event for our five DEI Member Schools 

• Professional Learning and communicative English with Brinda Ghosh every fortnight on Saturday at 3:00pm
• Digital literacy and Microsoft office Skills with Ms Meenakshi Uberai every fortnight on Saturday at 3:00pm

Please email Manisha Khanna MK@LearningForward.Org.IN, or send her a WhatsApp message on +91 8378978971 for details.

Masterclass Webinars with Sandeep Dutt

Book reading: Shomie Das, The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
Masterclass every Saturday at 5:30 pm

We invite you to join our Saturday Evening webinars! To secure your spot, please use the link 🔗 to register immediately:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaZLwScqRLiqAFlCbQIiFA

Reading My Good School with Sandeep Dutt

Book Reading: My Good School Where Passion Meets Education
Every Friday at 2.20 PM over Zoom
Please Register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kC9iK0ySTW6CzXNIeJzczA

In the Week

Thoughtful Thursdays 

Poetry Sessions with Brinda Ghosh at 5:30 PM

Brewing Knowledge Friday

Reading My Good School Where Passion Meets Education with Sandeep Dutt

Meetings

Arthur Foot Academy Monthly Meeting
1^st March 2025 at 11 am - WhatsApp Video Call

GSA Monthly Meeting 
Wednesday, 26th March 2025 at 5:30 PM 

DSOBS Visit to the Arthur Foot Academy - 5th March 2025 

The Doon School Old Boys’ Society supports the Arthur Foot Academy as a part of its Impact Project and its philosophy of An Aristocracy Of Service.

My Good School, Sunday 23rd February 2025

 Sunday School # 177

A workshop on goal setting with guest speaker Lina Ashar, followed by a book reading session and updates on My Good School activities. 

Key Takeaways

• Lina Ashar presented on the importance of SMART goal setting and how to apply it effectively
• The group read chapters from "The Hidden Life of Animals" on animal intelligence and goal-oriented behavior
• Updates were shared on upcoming My Good School events, including a retreat in April and new weekday sessions

Session 1 of 3, scheduled for the third Sunday of the month, beginging February 2025.

Lina Ashar, founder of Dreamtime Learning, discussed the importance of goal setting using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, Time-bound) framework. She emphasized the need for clear, realistic goals to achieve personal and academic success. Lina Ashar highlighted the reticular activating system (RAS) in the brain, which helps focus on specific goals. She also addressed common challenges like procrastination and stress, suggesting time-blocking and realistic goal setting. The session included practical exercises to transform vague goals into SMART ones and stressed the importance of inner mastery and personal growth. 

What we learnt with Lina Ashar

• Explained the SMART goal framework: Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, Time-bound
• Discussed the brain's reticular activating system (RAS) and its role in goal achievement
• Emphasized the importance of setting realistic, incremental goals to avoid stress
• Addressed questions on procrastination, parental pressure, and maintaining motivation

Book Reading: "The Hidden Life of Animals"

Chapters: Hidden Agendas & Simple Sums:

• Read chapters on animal intelligence, focusing on crows, goats, and dogs
• Discussed examples of animals demonstrating counting abilities and time awareness
• Explored the concept of forward planning in animal behavior

Reflection questions

1. How does Wohlleben challenge the traditional understanding of animal intelligence in this chapter? Reflect on examples he provides and consider whether they change your perspective on how animals think and solve problems.

2. In what ways does the ability of animals to perform simple mathematical tasks impact our ethical responsibilities toward them? Do you think recognizing intelligence in animals should influence the way humans treat them?

3. Wohlleben shares anecdotes about animals demonstrating basic arithmetic skills. How do these examples compare to the way young children or untrained humans approach similar tasks? What does this suggest about the cognitive abilities of animals in comparison to humans?

Planning for March 2025

The meeting discussed the upcoming schedule for various educational activities. Students will return from holidays on April 1st, and attendance is expected to improve. The calendar will include reading sessions on Sundays, watching the Episode 14 of Guru Nanak’s travels with Amardeep Singh and a workshop with Lina Ashar. The students of Sunbeam School Varuna are planning a presentation at My Good School. In addition, a poetry sessions are held on Thursdays at 5:15 PM, and a book reading sessions on Friday afternoon at 2:20 PM. 

The My Good School retreat is scheduled from April 11th to 14th. Art and music sessions are under consideration for the week, with a focus on engaging a broader audience. Finally, plans for the Art and Music Sessions on Monday and Tuesday respectively, with Wednesday as a weekly off.

You can email your reflections to mk@learningforward.org.in or post them as comments below!