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The PYDS Team Presentation at the My Good School Retreat 2025

PYDS Presentation at the My Good School Retreat 2025 by Learning Forward India Foundation

Today, PYDS provides mentorship, healthcare, nutrition, and an education of the highest order to children who would otherwise never have gotten it.

"Life is for Giving"

Anoop Seth

Director & Secretary

Sunbeam School Lahartara Presentation - My Good School Retreat 2025

Sunbeam Lahartara: My Good School Philosophy by Learning Forward India Foundation

The YES Way through the lens of the students at the Sunbeam Lahartara School. How do we follow the My Good School Philosophy of Service, Skill, Sport and Study at our school?

Echoes of Experience: Student Insights from the Retreat

Peer Learning in Action: Reflections from the My Good School Retreat 2025

We all learn best through shared experiences—with peers who walk alongside us and mentors who guide us thoughtfully. From April 11 to 14, 2025, students from various schools gathered for the My Good School Retreat at the serene and lush Khan Farm, located near Rajaji National Park in Haridwar.

Set against the backdrop of nature, this Retreat was a celebration of fun, friendship, learning, and a lifetime of memories. Over four days, students engaged in enriching conversations, collaborative tasks, reflective journaling, and soulful moments that nurtured not just their intellect but also their hearts.

More than just an event, the Retreat was a journey of self-discovery, shared values, and meaningful connection. With this experience, learning flowed freely, not through textbooks, but through dialogue, activities, and quiet moments under the open sky.

Let us now hear directly from those who experienced it—the students themselves. Their journal entries, carefully penned and compiled into a digital folder, offer a glimpse into their minds and hearts. Through their reflections, we see the impact of learning beyond the classroom, shaped by empathy, understanding, and inspiration.

Step into their stories and experience the magic of the My Good School Retreat 2025—through the voices that matter most.

Students united in nature, discovering joy, learning, and lifelong bonds at the My Good School Retreat.
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"As mentors, we don't just teach—we listen, guide, and grow alongside our students."

The YES Way (TYW) - Service, Skill, Sport and Study - our log books for the My Good School Retreat.

The students and teachers from the participating schools formed teams to cherish the #JoyOfLearning at the Retreat. The groups shared their journey of learning in four presentations, the first, The Fastest Cheetah, is followed by three more in the following posts:

• The Fastest Cheetah - TYW 1

• The Lion King - TYW 2

• Black Cat Group - TYW 3

• The Brave Dog - TYW 4

Manisha Khanna
GSA Ambassador

The YES Way: The Brave Dog - TYW 4

Sunbeam Lahartara TYW 4 by Learning Forward India Foundation

The YES Way: Black Cat Group - TYW 3

Sunbeam Suncity TYW 3 by Learning Forward India Foundation

#ThoughfulThursdays - Poetry Sessions

The sessions at hosted at 5:30 PM on Thursdays our universal evening #JoyOfLearning time! Ms. Brinda Ghosh curates the poetry session, in which we discuss the importance of sharing personal compositions and exploring different poetic forms.  

If you wish to join us, please join the GSI Jounal Group in the GSA Whatsapp Community. For assistance, kind send a WhatsApp Message to +91 9811133900 and quote #ThoughfulThursdays

My Good School · GSA Poetry Session 27th February 2025

Fireside Chat with Christa - 14th November 2024

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Meeting Purpose

To discuss the Three Principles framework and share insights on managing insecurity through a story-based approach.

Key Takeaways

• The Three Principles (Mind, Consciousness, Thought) work together to create our personal reality
• Understanding thought as the source of feelings allows us to choose more positive perspectives
• Recognizing separate realities fosters empathy and improves relationships
• Connecting with nature and inner wisdom can lead to valuable insights and personal growth

Topics

Introduction of Christa Campsall

• Teacher since 1977 with degrees in education and leadership
• Introduced to Sidney Banks' philosophy in her 20s, which transformed her understanding of thought and reality
• Co-authored story-based curriculum to share principles with children and teenagers

The Three Principles Framework

• Mind + Consciousness + Thought = Reality
• Mind: Universal source of intelligence
• Consciousness: Awareness of existence
• Thought: Guide through the world as free-thinking agents
• Understanding this framework allows for changing one's reality and managing insecurity

Story: "Many Faces of Insecurity"

• Protagonist Jay experiences insecurity during frequent moves and school changes
• Initially struggles with isolation after a move, then overcompensates with popularity
• Learns to recognize insecure thinking and make conscious choices about his behavior
• Realizes the power of inner wisdom and free will in steering his "car of life"

Masks of Insecurity

• Discussed various manifestations of insecurity (e.g., aggression, arrogance, procrastination)
• Emphasized these are not inherent traits but temporary states driven by thought

Understanding Thought and Separate Realities

• All feelings derive from the power of thought
• Negative thoughts lead to lower quality feelings, positive thoughts to higher quality feelings
• Each person has a unique reality, fostering respect for different perspectives

Practical Applications

• Letting go of unproductive thoughts rather than ruminating
• Using positive thinking and music to manage insecurity
• Recognizing the value of time spent in nature for clarity and connection

Next Steps

• Reflect on personal takeaways from the session
• Practice awareness of thought patterns and their impact on feelings
• Appreciate nature and take time for reflection to gain insights
• Apply understanding of separate realities to improve relationships and communication

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Birthday Greetings from JDS School

Lavneet Kaur Grade 9

Yanishka Grade 9

Komal, Class - 9th , Section - Pansy

Happy Birthday Good Schools Alliance. We pray for your happy and long life and a bright future. May you flourish everywhere on this beautiful planet EARTH.

- Suman Jakhar, Jhamku Devi Senior Secondary School

Birthday Message from GSA Principal

Dear My Good School, 

I wish you a very Happy Birthday. I hope you have an amazing year and the happiest of birthdays. The time spent with you is akin to discovering oneself and connecting it to one's potential. All it takes to make any of us smile is your presence. We appreciate you being here and motivating us.

On this special day, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the participation of our beloved GSA member schools. School leaders, parents, and my dear students. Last but not least our beloved Sandeep sir, for his motivation and passion towards bringing all of us together and igniting the spark of light towards a common goal #Joy of Learning. 

Your presence contributed immensely to our success story, and we truly appreciate your support. We truly appreciate your thoughts and recommendations as we think about and anticipate improving our upcoming experiences.

On behalf of GSA, I would like to thank each one of you, and invite you to the GSA retreat from 13th to 16thNovember. It's going to be a memorable experience for all of us. Our vision is to create #JoyofLearning focusing on reading, reflection, and building relationships.

Once again, a very Happy Birthday. Continue to rise and shine.

Warmly

Manisha Khanna

GSA Principal

Thank you, Good School Alliance!

Happy Birthday 

Our dear GSA

On behalf of the entire Sunbeam School and Hostel, Lahartara, we wish Good School Alliance a very Happy Birthday!

Thank you for making our Sundays both interesting and full of values, with a touch of fun. To be honest, we thoroughly enjoy our Sundays thanks to your efforts.

You have truly made a great impact on our lives, and we are grateful to have you.

Thank you, Good School Alliance!

Warm regards,

Sunbeam School and Hostel

Lahartara

GSA Calendar October 2024

My Good School on Sundays

6th October 2024
Christa Campsall 
My Guide Inside
My Name Is Cinnamon

13th October 2024
Amardeep Singh 
Screening of Episode 10 
Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak's Travels 

The Hidden Life Of Trees

20th October 2024
My Name Is Cinnamon
The Hidden Life Of Trees
The Impact Team Meeting

27th October 2024
My Name Is Cinnamon
The Hidden Life Of Trees

The Impact Team Meeting

Good Schools India Journal

15th October 2024

2 Girls 1 Mic - Oshi and Simar

25th October 2024

Where Passion Meets Education with Amit Sachdeva - Sandeep Dutt

Masterclass - The Teacher's Academy

5th, 12th and 26th 

Chapter 10 Wanted Back-bencher Last-ranker Teacher

GSA Monthly Meeting 

26th October 2024 at 4 pm

My Good School Retreat 2024

My Good School Retreat 2023

Reflections 

“ Like every chapter in the book has its own ending, our Retreat also ended with memorable experiences and friendly relations. But the chapter containing our memories will be the best I have read and experienced.” Tenzin Nyingsel

“Seeing all the teachers and friends leaving with whom I spent an excellent time for four days, I almost cried. After spending four days together, I felt like we had been together for a very long period, and during this time, I became very close with them; I suppose that we all became so close that we were much more than best friends and because of this bond I emotional when everyone was leaving, the only thing which  I could say was " goodbye " and " best wishes ahead " I wanted to say many things, but the words were not coming from my mouth, one after one everyone started leaving and only HPS (Hyderabad Public School) group were left, for few minutes we talked and after a while, they were also nowhere to be seen.” - Tenzin Jambey

‘I have got many great opportunities in my life. The excellent My Good School Retreat is one of the best opportunities, giving me many life lessons. This will be an unforgettable part of my life. I had never been so excited about many things, but this was the opposite. I have described below my experiences and what I learned during this retreat” Nishan Karki

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Dear Teachers,

Hope you had a nice day.

When I got a chance to attend the My Good School Retreat in the Doon Girls School, first l was very excited to see the people from various parts of India whom I had only heard or seen on the screen. On the other hand, I needed clarification about interacting with them. But who knew that I would talk to everyone and enjoy with them. 

On the first day, we walked to Khalanga War Memorial, Nalapani, accompanied by Col Vikram Thapa and two more people. One of them was around the 70s and was very kind and friendly. We learnt many things from him, like about the Khalanga War etc. After the walk, we returned to The Doon Girls School, where we had the Icebreaking session, held after the tasty lunch in the school. In the evening, we had presentations by various schools which were knowledgeable, but at the same time, I was scared too, as it was my first presentation in public.

            

We left for The Doon School the next day, which was a great life opportunity for me. There we had our breakfast, and I liked the school system as it was different from regular schools; all the activities done in the school were looked after by the students and even the school assembly. After the walk in the school, we went forward to Khan Farm, Biharigarh. We had a nature walk and played many games, including the talent show, team building and leadership activity. Through those games, we learned how a leader should act.

It was the second last day when we returned from Biharigarh. Then back in school, we had to reflect on our two-day journey. And I had many things to say, but couldn't I be nervous to say things in front of others. When it was my turn to speak, I said something funny, which made everyone laugh. After that, we had our friendly basketball match between the retreat team and the Doon Girls School. Fortunately, we won the game by one point. There was a situation when I snatched the ball from a girl, but later in the game, she took revenge, which was fun.

On the last day, it was Earth Day celebrations in which many schools came and sang songs based on nature, and we also sang the song "Somewhere In The World".

I am very thankful to the Director of Pesstalozzi for giving us such a great opportunity, Shelja Ma'am, and Minaxi Ma'am for supporting us.

Thanking you 

Yours faithfully,

Monika Singh Pundir 

Pestalozzi India Children’s Village

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