A window into life at Sahyadri School — newsletters, activities, and reflections from students, teachers, and the wider Krishnamurti Foundation India community. https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/ SAYANTAN SEN (Teacher) - Scope for session 1- How does the media make us feel? Help students explore the relationship between media and emotions by identifying how content creators influence their feelings and choices through rhetorical appeals (logos, ethos, and pathos). Why do content creators make media this way? Every video, advertisement, and social... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/sayantan-workshop https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/sayantan-workshop Shaurya Pandey (Class 11) - Every year in September, the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) conducts a mathematics Olympiad exam for all maths enthusiasts and it is known as the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM). This exam is the beginning step for all those aspiring to be a part of the Indian team... Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/ioqm-prep https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/ioqm-prep Veer Jobanputra (Class 12) - This year the bold batches had a mandatory CPR session with hands-on experience. The session was conducted by Dr. Reshma Akka with the hope of raising awareness about heart attack and cardiac arrests and how we can use CPR to prevent deaths. The aim of the session was to teach... Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/cpr https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/cpr Prisha Shah (Class 11) - A dull, tucked-away room on our campus, the school gym once bore little resemblance to a fitness centre. Despite its modest size, it was well-loved and regularly used by the handful of passionate students who knew about its existence. Even so, an upgrade was long overdue. The enthusiasm for fitness... Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/gym https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/gym Reshma Shah (Teacher) - Story telling and music listening for the baby in womb Prenatal medical outreach initiative at Primary Health Center, Wada. A baby in the womb is highly cognisant and is affected deeply by surroundings. Traditional wisdom of “garbhasanskar” promotes parent-baby bonding before birth through story telling and music listening. Science has... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/medical-outreach https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/medical-outreach Sahityaa Gaded (Class 12) - Mock sessions were introduced last year in Sahyadri for grade 11 and 12 with the objective of giving practice tests for students who will be taking various competitive exams. These exams include JEE Mains, CUET, SAT and several other practice tests. The sessions are held every Sunday in the computer... Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/mock-exam https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/mock-exam Mansi Dutt (Teacher) - Students of Grades 4, 5 and 6 recently engaged with a Personal Safety Programme using age-appropriate learning resources developed by Arpan, an Indian non-profit organisation that works towards the prevention of child sexual abuse through education and awareness. Through a series of engaging videos, discussions and interactive quizzes, students explored... Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/personal-safety https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/personal-safety Samved Mishra (Class 9) - The students of class 9 were recently presented with a truly wonderful and unique opportunity to take part in a hands-on, practical workshop hosted by Sarat Chandra Sir, a former teacher of our school and an avid environmentalist. The primary goal of this engaging workshop was to teach us how... Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/landcare https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/landcare RUHI KOTAK (Class 11) - A camp where many set off to escape the demands of a hectic schedule—some seeking stress relief, others simply looking for a little enjoyment. Here, all you need is yourself. A tennis racket is provided, along with a coach who is not only relaxed but also fair when it matters.... Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/tennis-camp https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/tennis-camp Adil Ali - Freshers’ Eve truly stands out as one of the first nights to remember as new students at school. It was a time for all of us freshers to gather, showcase our talents, and enjoy the feeling of being part of a fresh community. The evening was filled with a delightful... Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/freshers-eve https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/freshers-eve MAHI MEHTA (Class 11) - For the past few years, football camp has been the most anticipated sport event in the monsoon term. This year, there was a considerable increase in the participation by both beginners and experienced players throughout all grades. The camp was conducted by Sameer sir, who has experience in coaching football... Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/football-camp https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/football-camp Kahaan Doshi (Class 8) - One day Sayantan sir instructed us to arrive in the staff room at 6 pm. There we were introduced to our mentor for the day, Yash. He talked to us about the stock market and we had a short interesting discussion. The first step was to break into a group... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/stocks https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/stocks Rose Jooby (Teacher) - Today was the first day of school and the air itself felt full of new beginnings. Rose akka did the Aarti to welcome our four angels - Ritanya, Nisarg, Eyalini, and Tenzin to Pre-Primary school. Their little feet stepped in with such trust, and we welcomed them with light and... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/welcome-preschool https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/welcome-preschool Kahaan Doshi (Class 8) - Our welcome orientation was for both - the oldies and freshers. It was an icebreaker for us. We were given a tour of campus, a glimpse into our school life this year. As on the first day there were many activities for us. We did leaf painting with our teachers.... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/welcome-middleschool https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/welcome-middleschool Zara Srikrishnan (Class 6) - This year’s orientation was not how I imagined. It was definitely more enthusiastic and longer than last year. Now I don’t know what seniors did. But us juniors, we had a blast!! On the first day an icebreaker activity brought a lot of laughter and screams with it. We gathered... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/welcome-junior https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/welcome-junior Shail Kshirsagar (Class 11) - One of the most memorable moments leading up to the World Cup final was our attempt to convince the teachers to screen the match. One such moment came during our Culture class, when we had an activity where everyone wrote anonymous notes to the class. Surprisingly, many of us had... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/WORLD-CUP-FINAL https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/WORLD-CUP-FINAL Sachin Patil (Teacher) - SEE learning (Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning) is a K-12 education program developed by Emory University in collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. With the intent to educate both the heart and the mind, the SEE Learning program provides a practical, science-backed approach to nurturing the whole child without... Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/see-learning https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/see-learning Anvi Bharti - कक्षा 10 के विद्यार्थियों ने हाल ही में आयोजित प्रार्थना सभा में “कविता, किताबें और रंगमंच” विषय पर एक संवेदनशील और विचारोत्तेजक प्रस्तुति दी। सभा में कविता, जनगीत, पुस्तक समीक्षा और नाटक के माध्यम से विद्यार्थियों ने समाज, समानता, पहचान और मानवीय संवेदनाओं से जुड़े कई महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्नों को सामने... Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/10 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/10 Shourya Nikam (Class 6) - A few students from class 6 presented the assembly on the day of Guru Purnima. It is also called Vyas Purnima because it was the day when Ved Vyas or Adi Guru finished narrating the Mahabharata. On this day we decide to talk about Samartha Ramdas Swami and his accomplishments.... Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/GURU-PURNIMA https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/GURU-PURNIMA Hridaan Shah (Class 11) - On 25th July, Grade 11 students performed the play “Lights, Camera, Eloquence” for the whole of Sahyadri School and the visiting parents. The play was an hour and a half long. It was the culmination of a month-long effort, dozens of run-throughs and hours of collecting props and costumes. The... Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/class11-play https://connect.sahyadrischool.org/posts/class11-play