Events Calendar for May 2025

My Good School

4th May

Book Reading- The Door-To-Door Bookstore
Book Reading- क्या आपका बच्चा दुनिया का सामना करने के लिए तैयार है?

11^th  May 2025
Book Reading- The Door-To-Door Bookstore

Book Reading- क्या आपका बच्चा दुनिया का सामना करने के लिए तैयार है?

18^th  May 2025

Amardeep Singh

Screening of Episode 17
Parvaas (Sojourn):  Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak's Travels 

Book Reading- The Door-To-Door Bookstore

25^th  May 2025
We aim to inspire young minds, helping them navigate 
while embracing their dreams and aspirations.
The YES workshop with Lina Ashar
Book Reading- The Door-To-Door Bookstore

The Teacher's Academy

Thoughtful Thursdays: MAP with Music, Art and Poetry
Brinda Ghosh, Subhasish Ghosh, and Jatin Soni 
Every Thursday at 5.30 PM

Brewing Knowledge Fridays: Book Reading

My Good School: Where Passion Meets Education 

With Sandeep Dutt                                  
Every Friday at 5.30 PM

Masterclass Webinar: Productive Failure

Design for and turn your failures into meaningful learning experiences
Every Saturday at 5:30 PM

Weekly Meetings at 5:30 PM every Wednesday

WhatsApp Video Call

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In Sunday’s Stillness, I Found my Ikigai - Sunbeam School Ballia

Today, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend an online session hosted by My Good School, and it turned out to be such an enriching experience. The session focused on understanding Ikigai — the beautiful Japanese concept of finding one’s true purpose in life. Although I joined a little late because I was caught up with some household chores, the moment Shahar Ma’am messaged us, I rushed to log in without a second thought. I’m so grateful I did!

The host introduced a unique method of finding our Ikigai by drawing a tree and analyzing our strengths, opportunities, and ways to contribute to society. It really made me reflect deeply. We also learned about Emotional Quotient (EQ) and how it is different from Intelligence Quotient (IQ). I even got a chance to answer a question about EQ, which made me feel really connected and engaged.

What truly inspired me the most was Mr. Sandeep Dutt Sir’s personality — his passion, wisdom, and simplicity left a lasting impression on me. It wasn’t just a session; it felt like a journey into self-discovery. I came out of it feeling motivated, thoughtful, and genuinely excited to explore my own Ikigai.

Shaurya Pandey

Sunbeam School Ballia

 

It was a fabulous experience—one of the best sessions I’ve ever attended. It wasn’t just a session, but an impactful imprint on me. The valuable insights, skills, and knowledge shared truly enhanced our understanding and opened new avenues for personal development.

Today, I found a new best friend—Ikigai. It brings together our interests, skills, strengths, and joy. It also helped me gain clarity about my values, and better understand both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The best part was planting our very own Ikigai tree, which will guide us in building confidence in our interests, skills, and overall growth.

We explored what we love, what we are good at, what the world needs, and what we can be paid for. It was such a meaningful and supercalifragilisticexpialidocious session—something that doesn’t just belong in books, but in our lives.

Ashish Verma

Sunbeam School Ballia

My Good School, Sunday the 27th April 2025

Sunday School # 186

Discovering IKIGAI with Ms. Komal Khetal

The session, led by Ms. Komal Khetal, focused on the concept of Ikigai—a Japanese philosophy that helps individuals find purpose and meaning in life. She explained how aligning our daily choices and chores with our core values can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life. By identifying our Ikigai, we can make better decisions, stay grounded, and approach challenges with clarity. Ms. Khetal emphasised that when we face difficulties, acting in line with our values allows us to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.

🌟 Finding Your Ikigai: A Journey to Purpose & Joy!

We had a fantastic session led by Komal Khetal from Dreamtime Learning School, where we dove deep into the beautiful Japanese concept of Ikigai—your reason for jumping out of bed in the morning!

🔑 Big Ideas That Stuck With Us

• Ikigai is about blending what you love, what you're great at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for

• Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) plays a bigger role in success than IQ ever could

• Doing things because you enjoy them (intrinsic Motivation) beats doing them just for rewards or praise

• Self-reflection is the first step to building a life and career that truly fits you

💡 What We Explored

✨ Welcome to Ikigai

• Ikigai = "reason for being"

• It's about waking up excited and motivated

• Passion + Skill + Purpose + Livelihood = Ikigai!

🧠 The Power of EQ

• 90% of success? Yup, that's EQ talking!

• Understand yourself + connect with others = win-win

• Empathy, resilience, and adaptability are key in the real world

🎯 What Drives You?

• Intrinsic Motivation = Doing it because you love it

• Extrinsic Motivation = Doing it for the reward

• The first one lasts longer and feels way better!

🌳 The Ikigai Tree Activity

You all created your personal Ikigai trees! 🌱

• Roots = What you love

• Trunk = What you're good at

• Branches = What the world needs

• Fruits = What you can be paid for

⚖️ Passion vs. Practicality

• We talked about turning dreams into real-life plans

• Tips on having open conversations with parents about careers

• You can follow your passion and be practical—yes, both!

🚀 Be Future-Ready

• AI is changing the world—so how do we stay relevant?

• Build skills AI can't copy: creativity, empathy, and curiosity

• Stay flexible and open to new paths!

📌 What's Next?

• Complete your Ikigai trees 🖍️

• Reflect on your passions, values, and strengths.

• Join us for more My Good School sessions like MAP (Music, Art & Poetry) 🎨🎶

• Keep exploring who you are and what lights you up

📬 Ready to reflect? Reflection means taking a pause to look inward, thinking about what you felt, learned, and how it connects to your own journey. It's a powerful way to grow and discover more about yourself 🌱

We'd love to hear what sparked your curiosity in this session! Share your thoughts, insights, or even your Ikigai tree with Manisha via email- mk@learningforward.org.in. Your story might just inspire someone else too 💌✨

Celebrating World Book Day

The Valencian writer Vicente Clavel Andrés came up with the idea for World Book Day to honour the famous author Miguel de Cervantes (known for Don Quixote), whose birthday is April 23.

 

Students from Dehradun Hills Academy recently embarked on an exciting adventure at The English Book Depot! They had the incredible opportunity to host a podcast with the captivating Sandeep Dutt. During this engaging discussion, they delved into the world of books, exploring the joys of reading, the thrill of learning, and the fascinating history of this 100-plus-year-old bookstore. Don't miss out on Part 1 of this enthralling podcast, now live on their YouTube Channel in celebration of World Book Day!

Reflective Minds, Creative Hearts 💭❤️: Lotus Petal Foundation

Lotus Petal Reflections MGS by Learning Forward India Foundation

Please view the presentation, read the posts by the students, appreciate their creativity, and share your comments below.

🌸 Reflect to Grow! 🌸

At Good Schools Alliance, reflection boosts both critical and creative thinking. After our recent Sunday session, students of  Lotus Petal Foundation engaged in reflective writing—a powerful way to process learning, explore ideas, and grow.

What makes it even better? Collaboration! Reading and responding to each other's reflections deepens understanding and sparks new perspectives.

🧠 Reflective writing + peer sharing = stronger thinking and self-awareness.

Proud of our young thinkers!

Happy reading and reflecting!

Lotus Petal Foundation has over 11 years of grassroots-level expertise in handling challenges faced by underprivileged children and transforming their lives through education, nutrition, skill development, and & livelihood support. The Foundation focuses on the holistic development of children, thus preparing them to integrate into mainstream society and leave a long-lasting impact on the lives of students and their families. 

Join the Retreat, Embrace the Shift - Subeam Suncity

Sunbeam Suncity MGS April 2025 by Learning Forward India Foundation

 It’s always uplifting to hear words of appreciation.

Thank you, Sunbeam Suncity, for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

Your encouragement strengthens our resolve to keep creating meaningful learning experiences. We’re grateful for your support and excited to keep growing together.

"Reflect. Reconnect. Rise Higher – Be a Part of the Next My Good School Retreat!"

Want to know more about our upcoming retreat? Reach out to us at mk@learningforward.org.in – we’d love to hear from you!

गलतियाँ करना और कमियों को स्वीकारना

My Good School, April 20, 2025, part 2.

जुगजीव सर और मनीषा मैम आपको किताबें पढ़कर और पढ़ने के मूल्यों और अन्य पहलुओं के बारे में बातचीत करके रोमांचित करेंगे जो आपको दुनिया का सामना करने के लिए तैयार करने में मदद करेंगे। कोई भी पीछे नहीं रहेगा क्योंकि वे अंग्रेजी और हिंदी में समझाएंगे; कृपया अपने गुरुओं से बेझिझक बात करें और अपनी भाषा में सवाल पूछेंI

Mistakes help us grow, acceptance helps us glow!

✨ सारांश (Summary):

हर इंसान गलती करता है – यही जीवन का एक स्वाभाविक हिस्सा है। लेकिन जो व्यक्ति अपनी गलतियों को पहचानता है और उन्हें सुधारने का साहस रखता है, वही सच्चे अर्थों में आगे बढ़ता है। कमियों को छिपाने की बजाय जब हम उन्हें स्वीकार करते हैं, तो हम खुद को बेहतर बनाने की दिशा में पहला कदम उठाते हैं। यह स्वीकार्यता ही हमें आत्मनिरीक्षण, आत्मसंयम और आत्मविकास की ओर ले जाती है।

📝 चिंतन प्रश्न:

1️⃣ हर गलती हमें कुछ नया सिखाने का मौका देती है। जब हम सोचते हैं कि हमने उस स्थिति से क्या सीखा, तो हम अपनी सोच और व्यवहार में बदलाव लाते हैं।

प्रश्न: आपने अब तक कौन-सी गलती से सबसे ज़्यादा सीखा है?

2️⃣ स्वीकार्यता आत्म-समझदारी की निशानी है। जब हम अपनी कमजोरियों को पहचानते हैं, तभी हम उन्हें सुधार सकते हैं।

प्रश्न: क्या आप अपनी कमियों को आसानी से स्वीकार कर पाते हैं? क्यों या क्यों नहीं?

3️⃣ कभी-कभी आलोचना को स्वीकार करना मुश्किल होता है, लेकिन वही प्रतिक्रिया तय करती है कि हम कितने खुले और सीखने को तैयार हैं।

प्रश्न: जब कोई आपकी गलती पर ध्यान दिलाता है, तो आपकी प्रतिक्रिया कैसी होती है?

4️⃣ गलती के बाद हमारा अगला कदम सबसे महत्वपूर्ण होता है। सुधार की दिशा में उठाया गया हर प्रयास हमें आत्मनिर्भर बनाता है।

प्रश्न: आप अपनी गलतियों को सुधारने के लिए क्या कदम उठाते हैं?

5️⃣दूसरों की गलतियों को माफ़ करना हमें बड़ा बनाता है। क्षमा करने से हमारे रिश्ते मजबूत होते हैं और दिल हल्का होता है।

प्रश्न: क्या आपने कभी किसी को उसकी गलती के लिए क्षमा किया? कैसा महसूस हुआ?

6️⃣ आत्ममंथन हमें यह सोचने का मौका देता है कि हम और बेहतर कैसे बन सकते हैं – यह बदलाव की शुरुआत है।

प्रश्न: अगर आप कोई एक चीज़ अपने व्यवहार में सुधार सकते, तो वो क्या होती?

7️⃣ दूसरों की गलतियों को सहानुभूति से देखना हमें एक अच्छा श्रोता और दयालु इंसान बनाता है। इससे सहयोग और टीम भावना बढ़ती है।

प्रश्न: आप दूसरों की कमियों को किस तरह समझने की कोशिश करते हैं?

🙏 Thank you so much for attending the session today.
Your presence, attention, and thoughtful participation truly made it a special occasion.

📩 We'd love to hear your reflections!
Please share your responses to the reflection questions at:
✉️ mk@learningforward.org.in