The School Rock Band

By Lissa C. on Monday, 18 February , 2008 - 1:50 pm

X-periment 7, the MGIS rock bandSEE A LIVE VIDEO INSIDE THIS ARTICLE…

The school band, Experiment 7 started out as a project work in 2004. This project which was conceived by Minoo Joshi, the then class-teacher of MYP 4, led to multi-disciplinary links and a real passion that continued beyond the class-room. Today, the band continues to exist and are amassing awards. They’re recording their first album and are being invited to perform in leading institutes such as IIM-Chaos, MSU, CEPT, NIFT, Nirma University…competing against university Rock Bands. Their first show was the 2004 Indian Rock Idols where they received a standing ovation as they were the youngest band playing…since then they’ve played and made people swing to their tunes. They also book professional shows and have recorded an advertisement tune for the company, Morello. (Continue reading …)

Category: Newsworthy

Head of School wins Award for outstanding research in Education

By Lissa C. on Sunday, 17 February , 2008 - 5:43 pm


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In 2006 Pascal Chazot had completed his Doctoral thesis in Education for which he received the highest mention (tres honorable) and a unanimous felicitation from the jury who gave Pascal a standing ovation.

In 2007 his thesis was selected by the University of Paris (13) for an award for outstanding research. In a ceremony held in Paris on December 12 he was awarded a medal as well a Doctorate of Honor by the President of the University. The award was conferred in the presence of other researchers.
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Category: Research, Newsworthy

A tryst with Benjamin Zephaniah

By editor on Sunday, 17 February , 2008 - 5:28 pm

Students of MGIS have been studying poems written by Benjamin Zephaniah since four years now. The sheer visual appeal of his poetry as well as the aural ring to it makes it a wonderful pedagogical tool rich in learning possibilities, combining with ease learning and fun.

On 12th March 2007, he performed in Natrani. Students thronged in to watch him perform. His spontaneity and sense of humour floored everyone…

Click below to view pictures of the Indian tour uploaded on the official website of Benjamin Zephaniah

Benjamin with Lissa, faculty at MGIS

Benjamin with Alika, a DP student

Category: Newsworthy

Something to think about

By Benjamin M. on Monday, 11 February , 2008 - 4:37 pm

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Category: MGIS Insight

Changes

By Lissa C. on Monday, 11 February , 2008 - 4:04 pm


“The only constant is change” Gautam Buddha

And MGIS constantly changes…this reflects on the campus.

The students of Std 1, 9 and 10 did grafitti and painting on the background wall making it a pleasant area to work and play…

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More changes… 

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Category: MGIS Insight

Animals galore…

By editor on Tuesday, 5 February , 2008 - 3:22 pm

Janvi and KiteThis Monday, 4 February 2008, students got together and brought their pets to school thanks to Janvi Karwal, a DP student who is passionate about animals. What followed was a whirlwind of activity. Some brought hamsters, dogs, turtles, a snake…and an injured kite. Students came forward and shared their experiences of being pet owners to the awed gaze of Primary Year’s Students. Janvi explained the consequences of kite-flying on birds by introducing an injured kite to the students. (Continue reading …)

Category: Outdoors & Nature

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