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My Good School Retreat 2024 

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https://schooleducation.com/my-good-school-retreat 

Reflections Sunday the 6th October 2024

 - From My Guide Inside-

1. We can make healthy decisions and make and keep healthy friendships. Create and submit a reflection!
2. What were the words discussed today, and how do they reverberate with you?
3. The Best Ship is Friendship- Comment.
4. In the replay of the Signal Story, what did Rohan remember that made everything different?
5. What steps have you made to establish positive relationships with your friends, family, and/or relatives?
6. Write a story of your own by using the Power Words.
belonging—be a part of
healthy—good
insecure—unsure
realize—see, understand
signal—sign

Note: MGI Online is a school well-being curriculum that aligns with our work at My Good School and helps us focus on life skills.

- From My Name Is Cinnamon-
1. What was your takeaway from today's session?
2. Have you ever been to Kolkata? Share your experience.
3. Does communication change depending on how something is said? How?
4. Why do people snore?
5. What could be the side effects after you raid the kitchen late at night?
6. Post a photo of the regional art form and discuss it.

These are some suggestions you can choose from. We are looking forward to seeing your wonderful and thoughtful reflections!

You can email your reflections to mk@learningforward.org.in.

My Good School 06-10-2024 

VIEW RECORDING - 204 mins (No highlights)

Highlight

To discuss social-emotional learning concepts and read a chapter from "My Name is Cinnamon", followed by updates on the upcoming My Good School retreat.

Key Takeaways

• Christa Campsall presented on managing emotions and building healthy friendships using Hawaiian concepts like "huli the bowl" and riding emotional waves
• The group read Chapter 5 of "My Name is Cinnamon" and discussed themes of family dynamics and cultural differences.
• Plans were shared for the upcoming My Good School retreat, which will focus on service, skills, sports, and study from November 13 to 16.

Topics

Social-Emotional Learning Presentation

• Christa Campsall presented on managing emotions and building healthy friendships
• Key concepts:
  • "Hula the bowl" - emptying unhelpful thoughts
  • Riding emotional waves - letting negative thoughts pass
  • Pausing when angry to let mind clear before acting
• Emphasized realizing innate wisdom/intuition vs. developing new skills
• Used the story of two boys with a pencil to illustrate different emotional responses

"My Name is Cinnamon" Chapter 5 Discussion

• Read Chapter 5 about Cinnamon's family trip to Kolkata
• Discussed:
  • Cultural differences between Maharashtra and West Bengal (food, language)
  • Family dynamics and storytelling
  • Cinnamon sneaking sweets at night and getting caught
• Highlighted positive family atmosphere of open communication

My Good School Retreat Planning

• Dates: November 13-16
• Location: Khan Farm, Dehradun
• Key activities:
  • Service project with Artha Food Academy
  • Skill-building sessions
  • Forest walk and reading reflections
  • Dehradun city tour and Doon School visit
• Emphasized unique learning experience beyond a typical school picnic

Next Steps

• Students to reflect on learnings from today's session and write about them
• Manisha to reach out to teachers/schools to provide more details on the retreat
• Participants are encouraged to register for the retreat
• Continue weekly Sunday sessions and prepare for the upcoming Dussehra holiday

Action Items

• Call teachers from each school about retreat. Brief on differences from a picnic, full school curriculum in 4 days. Discuss web pages, answer questions, and explain travel logistics. - WATCH (30 secs)
• Post reflections and questions from today's meeting - WATCH (20 secs)

The Impact Study by Kunal Rajpurohit

Three Impactful Years and three cheers to our Fellow Analyst Kunal and the intern's team #JoyOfLearning #MyGoodSchool #GoodSchoolsAlliance #HappyTeachers

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