The school holds a book fair and invites two authors to interact with students during the week-long celebrations
Pune, 25th April 2023: Global Indian International School, Hadapsar recently celebrated World Book Day by organizing interesting activities as well as a week-long book fair in the school premises where a wide range of contemporary and classic books were made available to students to inculcate a habit of reading and promote love of reading.
Hundreds of students participated in the activities and the book fair, picking the available books of their favorite authors and exploring some new ones. The unique collection of books included fantasy and fiction for children of different age groups. There were also non-fiction options to choose from for those who are interested in history and contemporary art and literature. The book fair had a little something for everyone.
The week-long fair witnessed a visit by two high-profile guests including Mr Riddhhaan Jaiin and Ms Rashmi Jain - both authors in their own right.
Mr. Riddhhaan Jaiin, who was invited as the guest speaker, is a young and accomplished author who started writing books from an early age. He wrote one of his most popular books ‘Once Upon my Mind’ when he was just 8 years old. He spoke about his writing experience as a young, budding author, and how it has shaped his personality at such a young age.
He captivated the audience through stories that gave them a glimpse of his passion for writing, and his journey as an author. During the interaction session, he encouraged students to pursue reading as a hobby and explore the literary world one book at a time.
Ms Jain visited the campus towards the end of the book week. The founder of Soch aur Saaj, Ms Jain is the author of works like ‘Be Wild’ and ‘Alfaz- a collection of poetry.’ During her session, she motivated students from grade 6 to grade 10 to keep a journal of their thoughts and ideas.
Participating students showed enthusiasm throughout the book week, interacting with the guests, spending time at the various booths and having fun in general. Teachers also expressed their views on writing, and emphasized on the importance of maintaining the balance between creativity and their professional life.
Commenting on the event, Dr D. Lakshmi Prasanna, Principal, Global Indian International School, Hadapsar said that "We are thrilled to be celebrating World Book Day at GIIS Hadapsar. It’s important to inculcate the habit of reading among students, and it's vital that we encourage our students to develop a love for books and reading from an early age. The activities that were organized for the students witnessed the young ones participating with great enthusiasm. At GIIS, we ensure that children stay avid learners for life by arranging fun, knowledge driven activities. World Book Day celebrations were a perfect amalgamation of fun and learning for the students”.
GIIS schools, which follow the framework of 9 GEMS, believe in all round development of students through activities that go beyond classroom learning. This approach balances excellence in academics with sports, performing arts, entrepreneurship, and character development. The school regularly holds activities that will encourage students to explore their own talent and pursue interests that make them a critical thinker and a great communicator which will shape them as a global citizen in the future.
About Global Indian International School:
Global Indian International School (GIIS) is part of a global network of premier international schools under GSF which has won over 450 awards for providing quality education. GIIS operates in 6 countries, with 16 campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, UAE, and India. Founded in 2002 in Singapore, GIIS offers a range of International and Indian curricula for kindergarten to Grade 12 students. These include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Global Montessori Plus Programme.
GIIS’ mission is to nurture young minds into global leaders and innovators of tomorrow through a skills-based approach to education which believes in academic and extracurricular excellence. GIIS is a member of the Global Schools Foundation (GSF) which has recently completed 20 years of journey. It has been recognized worldwide for high standards of governance and established academic criteria.
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