An American, lives in an “apartment”, wears a “sweater” eats “eggplant”, goes on a “vacation”, whereas their British counterpart lives in a “flat”, wears a “jumper”, eats “aubergine”, goes on a “holiday”. On the other hand, a typical South Asian is very much familiar with “brinjal “and might not have even heard of “aubergine” or …
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October 13, 2025
Because One Mattered
I had just joined the school and was handling an all-boys section for the first time. Used to co-ed classes, managing the boisterous energy of middle school boys was overwhelming. During the auditions for compering the Sundeep Batavia Tournament, the classroom was flooded with students, buzzing with noise and commotion. Amidst the chaos, Yash stood …
“Lessons, Leadership & Laughter: A Supervisor’s Tale”
“Every classroom is a canvas, and every student a masterpiece in progress.” Fourteen years ago on a bright October morning, my journey at Delhi Private School, Sharjah, began with a quiet confidence and a heart full of hope. When I entered Grade 4A for the first time, I was met with a room full of …
Candle-Making Workshop: A Moment of Calm for Leaders
As part of our Wellbeing Time during Senior Leadership Meeting days, the candle-making workshop offered a soothing pause from the fast pace of planning and decision-making. Blending creativity with mindfulness, the activity allowed leaders to craft their own scented soy-wax candles symbolizing light, reflection, and renewal. It was a reminder that nurturing calm and balance …
Wellbeing Through Creativity: DECOUPAGE
As part of our wellbeing initiative, Ms. Anne conducted a refreshing candle-making workshop for the Task Force parents. The session offered a calm, creative space for participants to unwind, reflect, and reconnect. Through the gentle art of candle crafting, parents experienced the joy of creating something meaningful—symbolizing warmth, light, and mindfulness. The workshop beautifully highlighted …
The Evolution of Tech Support
byMs. Anubha KalraSenior Manager – Innovation & Technology
Flower Arrangements by Ms. Unesa Farooq
From my earliest school days, I have always been drawn to creative pursuits—whether it was designing my own dresses, crafting decorative pieces from recycled materials, or transforming my room into a personal art haven. As I grew, so did my passion, extending to decorating my own home with a touch of imagination and flair. One …
Investment of virtues galore!
Thank you, Ma’am, for fostering A plant that sprawled far and wide! Its branches grew higher still To reach the brighter, clearer sky Thank you, ma’am for nurturing, Tending, pruning and binding it Step by Step the tree grew up As to touch the floating clouds! Its roots you made stronger more so to hold …