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AIM:
To identify social/environmental issues around us and communicate about them effectively in a 30-60 second video announcement.

CONCEPTS
filming, photography concepts such as shots, sound recording, linear and non-linear video editing, graphic design, typography, storyboarding

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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 …)

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.
Pascal’s thesis is entitled

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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

This 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 …)

In 2007 once again, two of our students Zara Desai (DP1) and Saher Shodhan (DP2) got selected by AFS and went on an exchange programme to US and Brazil for one full academic year. Here is what Saher has to say about his experience. Zara’s post will be put up shortly.

SAHER SPEAKS -
Brazil is not a country that many people from India, or for that matter most people in the world are familiar with. Last year I was given the chance of a lifetime when AFS was introduced to me by MGIS. AFS came to MGIS and had a presentation on the different programs they offer and what the application process consisted of. To be honest, I wasn’t too keen on applying because I never thought I would be one of the hundreds of candidates who applied. But thanks to my school and a little motivation from my friends and parents I applied for it. Eight months later, here I am sitting in my room in Brazil watching the ocean. Who would have guessed that I would be selected?

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST BATCH OF DP STUDENTS!

There is more to come on this graduation, for now here is a video address by the students. This film was made by the DP students and shown to parents on their graduation day.
Class of 2007 is the school’s first 12th standard graduation. All students appeared for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with two of our students attaining among top scores in IB schools worldwide. Our students have obtained admissions to top universities in India and abroad:

Denison University USA, Warrick University UK, York University UK, Mcgill University CANADA, University of Toronto CANADA, University of Windsor CANADA, Sorbonne University FRANCE, University of Paris 8, FRANCE Ecole de Beaux Arts, Paris, FRANCE, Christ College Bangalore INDIA, Narsee Munjee College Mumbai INDIA, FLAME University Pune INDIA, Government Law College Mumbai, INDIA, Indian Law Society Pune INDIA, J.N. Law Univeristy Gandhinagar INDIA, LD College of Engineering Ahmedabad INDIA, Amity Pune INDIA, M.S. University Baroda INDIA

John Holt, an educationalist and psychologist says that great harm is done to children by adults who wish to ‘teach’ children. In the light of this statement, we would like to mention an anecdote. A well meaning person once remarked upon hearing that we worked in MGIS (the school where children play) , “Oh, that’s the school where they don’t teach!” We thought that was a fine compliment. At our school, we don’t teach; children learn. (Continue reading …)