Adolescence Theme - Class VII

With the theme of ‘Metamorphosis और मैं the Class VII children explored ‘Adolescence’ through a number of curricular experiences in the weeks leading up to the 1st Parent Open House.

In the Circle Time, the students headed to the back lawn to take part in an activity where a blindfolded child in the centre of a circle would try to tag two others as the students shouted out instructions to help them. It was an enjoyable experience fostering self-confidence, trust and teamwork.

The children discussed the different aspects of change they have noticed in their lives - “started defining social relationships”, “change in facial features”, feeling that “I am not a kid anymore”. Working in small groups, they created meaningful roleplays on how they developed the skill to resolve the little conflicts that arise in their lives related to social dynamics in the classroom, screen overuse and sportsmanship on the pitch. The children also composed original songs -

“Who we are, and who we’ll be,
What we do, and what we’ll see.
We are on a path that’s taking us far,
Where surprises appear like shooting stars.
Let’s walk ahead with a smile on our face,
For we all know, it's just a phase”

Along with their own changes, they observed the cycles of growth and transformation that take place all around them in nature - a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, trees exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. Each group also planted a fruit sapling which the children will nurture as they grow together and which will remain as a mark of their time at Shikshantar when they move on.

At the Open House, parents expressed their surprise and joy at the maturity shown by the students and wished them well as they continue on this amazing journey of growth.