My Good School, first-ever Webinar

📚 Session Summary – Book Reading Webinar

Date: 13th July 2025
Platform: We moved from Zoom Meetings to Webinars
Occasion: Weekly Reading Session

Special Mention: Ms. Manisha Khanna has completed one year with My Good School. Congratulations on this achievement!

🎯 Meeting Purpose

• Promote emotional literacy, giving mindset, and expression through reading and reflection.

• Provide upcoming creative platforms to nurture student writing and publishing skills.

📘 Books Discussed

1. The Inner Life of Animals
   Chapter: Something Special in the Air

   • Highlighted animals' emotional sensitivity and how they use droplets like perfume to express themselves.

2. क्या आपका बच्चा दुनिया का सामना करने के लिए तैयार है?
   Chapter: देने का जज़्बा

   • Focused on the joy of giving—not only financially, but through acts of time, care, and compassion.

🗝️ Key Takeaways

• Emotional Communication in Nature: Understanding that animals also feel and communicate in invisible but powerful ways.

• Giving with Heart: Students related to the broader meaning of generosity and contribution.

• Reflections Shared: Students participated by reading and discussing their blogs, despite initial technical challenges.

• Gratitude and Confidence: The webinar format initially posed challenges, but students appreciated the opportunity to speak and be heard.

ℹ️ Information Shared with Students

• The session was converted into a webinar due to attendance exceeding 100, as Zoom meetings have a participant limit.

• Students were informed in advance to prepare accordingly.

✍️ Upcoming Opportunities 

1. Story Writing Competition

   • Last Date for Submission: 19th July

   • Registration Required: https://dreamtimelearningcommunity.com/the-friendship-story-challenge/

   • Winners Announcement: On Friendship Day via the My Good School community website

2. Publishing Course

   • Start Date: 9th August

   • Duration: 10 weeks

   • Schedule: Every Saturday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

   • Mode: Zoom (link shared after registration)

   • If unable to register online, centre coordinators can share school-wise lists with names and ages of interested students.

⚠️ Things to Work On

• Equip students for smooth webinar interaction.

• Introduce more speaking opportunities in large groups.

• Streamline future communication about technical and platform changes.

DRIVE: The Force Behind Success - Manisha Khanna

“From First Steps to Full Circle: A Journey Rooted in DRIVE”

It began with a question: What truly makes a school good?

I didn’t have the answer then, but I had curiosity. And sometimes, that’s enough to begin.

Neetu Koranga, my mentor, didn’t hand me the answer—she offered scaffolding. Gentle nudges, reflective pauses, and space to explore helped me see that a good school isn’t defined by buildings or rankings, but by its soul—its people, its purpose, and its practices. She let me climb at my own pace, not rushing the learning, just guiding it. That’s where I found my first ‘D’—Direction.

Then came the voice behind the movement— Sandeep Dutt. A mentor, not in instruction but in inspiration. He didn’t just show the way; he walked with me. From helping shape my first student post to allowing me the space to correct, create, and eventually lead, he helped me tap into my second ‘D’—Dream.

The rest followed like ingredients into a simmering pot:

From designing graphics, writing reflections, to conducting a session in Hindi for students on a Sunday—it wasn't just learning, it was living the learning. Each effort, every retry, every Sunday spent refining my thoughts taught me the value of Dedication.

And when I stumbled, as learners often do, it was the fire within—the silent push to continue—that revealed my own Determination.

Together, these four pillars became my foundation. And like any good recipe, it wasn’t just one spice but the perfect blend that brought flavour to my journey.

“When You Dare to Dream, Direction Finds You—And Drive Takes You Further.”

To everyone who walked beside me in this journey, thank you for the patience, the belief, and the freedom to grow without limits. My Good School didn’t just change how I see education—it changed how I see myself.

Chasing questions, catching sparks — Manisha Khanna

Beyond Marks: Raising World Ready Children - Sunbeam School, Lahartara

 

Confident Kids, Strong Futures - MY GOOD SCHOOL .pptx by students of Sunbeam School, Lahartara and posted on their behalf by Manisha Khanna, our GSA Principal.

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, every parent must ask themselves an important question: Are we only preparing our children for exams, or are we also preparing them for life? Good marks may open doors, but confidence, emotional strength, decision-making skills, effective communication, and strong moral values help children thrive. These qualities empower them to handle challenges, build meaningful relationships, and navigate the complexities of adulthood independently. A balanced upbringing means teaching children not just how to study, but also how to live with purpose, empathy, and resilience. Let's move beyond textbooks and help our children become well-rounded individuals ready to face the world with strength and wisdom.