When I was a small kid, I always wanted to win a race.
Saturday 2 October 2021
Friday 1 October 2021
Minimalism - Rishona Chopra
Appreciation - Anisha Gaitonde
Everyone needs a bit of appreciation at some point in time. It’s a part of being Human. Showing appreciation just takes a few words – ‘great going’, ‘good show’, ‘well done, but its value is far more than that. A small piece of appreciation motivates us to be better than we are.
Thankfully, there have been incidents in my life (just like all of you) where I was appreciated, and it made me feel good and, more importantly, motivated me to do better next time.
My first award was a bronze medal in Sports Day function 2015 when I was in Jr. Kg. That was the first time I stood so close to our school Principal, and it was beyond my most fantastic dreams – such an honour 🤩! Even if it was a bronze medal, this small appreciation helped me develop a mindset to participate in extra-curricular activities in later years, whether SpellBee, Neltas, Logiqids or Drawing and Handwriting competitions.
My next memorable moment came when I passed the First level of Kathak dance, which I had been practising for almost 6 months. It just underlines that nothing is impossible if you have the right motivation – our teacher used to appreciate our small efforts every week. It resulted in a collective jump in my performance.
My teachers and family have been very encouraging and supportive to me (even though sometimes there are times when too many competitions come at the same time 😢). Some of the initiatives by my school where they appreciate and celebrate small successes of students in their monthly newsletters really keep us motivated to do much more – in school and in life!
Grade: 5 Division: B
Billabong High International School, Thane
Thursday 30 September 2021
Appreciation - Varad Sadvilkar
Similarly, pre-primary graduation day, science project presentation, class paintings, annual day performances, etc. have all been appreciated.
Appreciation - Aaditri Bhise
Wednesday 29 September 2021
The Joy of Appreciation - Aashay Nimish Gaitonde
Appreciation - Asmi Patankar
Appreciation
I quite vividly remember the first time I needed some appreciation. Many years ago, when I was in Playgroup, I heard my teachers say that I could not scribble properly like the other children in my class. Later, when I came home, I told my father all about what I heard. He said, "Asmi, I know you tried your best. Now, please show me your drawing."
After I showed him, he replied, "But these are beautiful! You can really improve once you are older."
And honestly, with the help of my art teachers, now I can draw much better than anyone could have expected from a girl who once could not even scribble! I am sure that this could not have happened without my father appreciating me or without the support of my art teachers.
Asmi Patankar
Grade 5
Billabong High International School, Thane
Appreciate Everything - Rananjaysinh Rajput
Appreciate Everything!
But also, for ice cream and chocolate bars!
I wonder which I appreciate the most?
But while thinking, I remember, I even like to eat toast!
And by the name of toast, I recognize butter.
But then, I think that jam is a much bigger competitor!
Oh! I can’t stop liking things!
And yes, I even like paintings, birds and many more.
Besides, how can I forget a toy store!
Now I know what I appreciate the most.
It’s not a car, neither a spring.
In fact, it is everything!
By Rananjaysinh Rajput
Grade 5A, Billabong High International School Thane
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