WE ARE JMRES Creativity |Thoughts |Expressions MONTHLY NEWSLETTER : JUNE 2025 SUSTAINABILITY IN EDUCATION 2.0
SR.NO PARTICULARS PAGE NO. 1 Principal’s Message 1 2 Editorial Board 2 3 New Initiatives 3 4 Merit Mastery 4 5 Learner’s Corner 5-7 6 Activity Corner (Secondary) 8 7 Artistic Corner 9 8 The School Buzz 10-12 9 Educator’s Corner 13-14 10 Activity Corner (Pre-Primary & Primary) 15 11 Sports 16-17 12 Clubs 18
PAGE 1 Dear Parents, Greetings from JMRES! As we resume the new academic session after the summer vacation, I extend a warm welcome to all parents and students. Together, we open learning environments that spark curiosity and collaboration—mindful spaces that nurture emotional well-being, and creative zones that encourage voice, movement, and self-expression. As we embark on this joyful journey of learning, leading up to the 50th anniversary celebrations of our school's establishment in 1976, I am happy to communicate to you via the first issue of monthly newsletter We are JMRES, which was one of the new initiatives planned for the academic year 25–26. This newsletter will serve as a platform for Creativity, Thoughts and Expressions from our students/staff. We encourage our students to keep writing or sending their creative content for inclusion in this newsletter as their work will reach to a wider community of parents, students and other stakeholder for due recognition and appreciation. Cover page of this first monthly edition conveys the message of our theme for this year 'Sustainability in Education 2.0'. Let's join hands to ensure that our children grow with a sustainable living and mindset! We have already started our work on other new initiatives such as JMRES Saptarshi Framework for school effectiveness; Pre Requisite Knowledge (PRKs); AFS India membership; Mentor mentee system etc through which we aim to support creating a vibrant learning environment in the school which supports in holistic development of our children staying true to schools' values RISE – Resilience, Integrity, Synergy, Excellence! Together we will RISE, scaling new heights every year! With Sincere Regards, Prashant Muley Principal *Artistic Credits – Main Cover Page Drawing: Miss Ananany Chiplunkar, XI Commerce
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26 Committee In-charge Mrs. Krutika Gurav (In charge) Mrs. Sakshi Pawar (Sub In charge) Committee Members Pre-Primary: Mrs.Vaishnavi Patil Primary: Mrs.Smita Jadhav Secondary: Mrs.Snehal Rulekar(Proof Reading) Mr. Babasaheb Jangale Mrs.Aparna Patil Mrs.Sanobar Patel Mr.Vishal Chorghe Mr.Prashant Deshmukh Mrs.Nanda Chaudhary Editing & Designing Mr. Pratik Palande Photography Mr.Siddhesh Bhosale Students Editors Head Editor Ma.Saptak Aron (XII Science) Ma.Ojas Patki(IX A) PAGE 2
NEW INITIATIVES 3 EMPOWERING FUTURES AT JMRES Under the visionary leadership of Principal Prashant Muley, JMRES continues to redefine educational excellence through two groundbreaking initiatives: its recent membership in AFS Intercultural Programs India, the JMRES स तष Framework, and the TEDx Talk—Ideas of JMRES. These initiatives reflect the school’s unwavering commitment to holistic development, innovation, and thought leadership. JMRES स तष Framework TEDx TALK Ideas of JMRES Pointers for areas of school effectiveness of JMRES school Student Outcomes Behavior and Personality Development Teaching, Learning and Assessment Welfare Innovation Leadership & Management Stakeholder Engagement We cannot stop the world from being noisy and busy but we can choose small moments to slow down. We can be mindful while scrolling. Dopamine Detox is not about giving up happiness or feel good moments it's about giving our brain a break, so we enjoy life more. Just 10 minutes of quiet time, a mindful walk, or keeping the phone away during 'me-time'. By Vaishnavi Patil MUSICAL TALENT PROGRAM - AFS INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS INDIA Celebrating Musical Excellence! We’re proud to share that our school, a new member of AFS, participated in the Musical Talent Program hosted by Suchitra Academy, Hyderabad. Out of 35 schools, Master Shaurish S. Tapkire (Class XB) secured 2nd place in Solo Singing with his powerful folk rendition of Gondhal. A proud moment highlighting our students' creativity and talent!
MERIT MASTERY 4 CONGRATULATIONS! J.M. Rathi English School and Junior College extends heartfelt congratulations to all of our board class achievers who have earned awards and recognition for their hard work and dedication. Your achievements serve as an inspiration to all, and we are proud of your accomplishments.Your hard work, determination, and perseverance serve as a testament to the power of education and the potential that lies within each and every one of us. Our applauds to the laureates securing top five positions in Grades 10 and 12 (Science and Commerce streams). Undoubtedly, they have added one more sparkling feather to the crown of JMRES. AISSE TOPPERS Vedant Pawar Rishabh Jain Rajeshwari Bansode Rohit Jujagar 96.20% 93.80% 93.00% Vedant Salavkar 93.00% Swar Kolge 92.20% 91.60% AISSCE TOPPERS Hansali Gandhi Nidhi Lahane 92.60% Atharv Patil 91.00% 84.40% Gautmi Patil 82.20% Astha Kumari 80.40% Science Pooja Patil 94.20% Smarnika Kushwaha Bhavesh Kumavat 92.00% 90.60% COMMERCE Ibrahim Nadkar 88.60% Shreya Dighe 86.40%
PAGE SECONDARY 5 FLAWED YET BEAUTIFUL People often say art is all about creativity and imagination. Paintings, sculptures, drawings — they're seen as beautiful, perfect things. But the truth is, they're not perfect. In fact, real art is full of flaws. The artist knows exactly where the lines went wrong or where the colour didn't blend right. But the people who see it? They usually just see something beautiful. It's kind of like that with people too. We're so quick to judge ourselves. We look in the mirror and think, “I look weird today” or “I wish I was different.” We try to fix ourselves — our looks, our personality, the way we talk, everything. But the more we try to fix every little thing, the more we lose the parts that make us who we are. What we forget is that nobody else sees us the way we see ourselves. The things we hate about ourselves might be the things someone else loves. You might think you look “off” one day, but your friends still see the same person they care about. Thinking badly about yourself doesn't change how the world sees you — it just hurts you. It ruins your confidence, your vibe, your peace of mind. Everyone has flaws. Everyone. And honestly, it's those flaws that make us unique. Art was never meant to be perfect — and neither are we. Perfection is boring. Flaws are what make things interesting, real, and worth remembering. So maybe we should stop trying to be perfect and start accepting ourselves the way we are. Because you? You're art. Flawed, yes. But beautiful. Sara Prashant Kaulkar Grade 12th Science FLIGHT AI171: A BLACK DAY IN INDIAN AVIATION June 12th, 2025. It was supposed to be a normal day—just like any other. But what happened that afternoon will be remembered as one of the darkest tragedies in Indian aviation history. Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The flight, which was meant to carry 241 passengers and crew safely across continents, never got the chance. Instead, it crashed into the hostel building of B.J. Medical College, killing everyone on board—except one—and taking dozens of lives on the ground as well. The aircraft suddenly lost altitude and came crashing down into a place where students were studying, relaxing, or just heading for lunch. In a matter of seconds, everything changed. Buildings collapsed. Fires broke out. Screams filled the air. It was chaos, heartbreak, and shock—all at once. But amid all this horror, there was one small miracle. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British native and passenger on the flight, somehow survived. He was found walking near the wreckage—alive and conscious. He is the only survivor, and experts are still trying to understand how he made it out. Sadly, the same wasn't true for many others. 38 people on the ground lost their lives—most of them were young students and medical staff. Among those who passed away were Dr. Reema Desai, a much-loved professor, and Vijay Rupani, the former Chief Minister of Gujarat. Even though this was a tragedy, it also showed the world what real courage looks like. Medical students, some still in their teens and early twenties, ran barefoot into fire and rubble. They pulled people out, gave CPR, and tried to save whoever they could. People like Akshay Zala and Navin Chaudhary became heroes that day—not with capes, but with courage and compassion. Soon after the crash, rescue teams and over 36 forensic experts arrived to help identify the victims. Many bodies were badly burned and had to be taken to Delhi for DNA testing so families could say their final goodbyes. Prime Minister Modi visited the site, offered condolences, and ordered a full investigation. Initial reports suggest that both engines failed, which is extremely rare. Some believe it may have been caused by contaminated fuel or a technical fault. The plane's black boxes have been recovered and are being studied. Investigators also noted that an emergency tool called the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) was activated—something that only happens when an aircraft loses all engine power. What makes this even more serious is that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has always been considered one of the safest planes in the world. This was the first fatal crash involving this aircraft model. Because of this, the Indian government has ordered strict checks on other Dreamliners flying in the country. But while reports and data continue to come in, what truly matters is the human loss. Behind each name was a family, a future, a story. Classrooms now have empty benches. Hostels have silent rooms. So many lives were cut short before their time. Still, the bravery shown by the students of B.J. Medical College reminds us of something powerful. Even in the worst of moments, kindness and courage can shine through. They didn't wait for help—they became the help. This tragedy is a reminder for all of us. That life is fragile, that safety should never be taken for granted, and that even in the darkest times, humanity has the power to rise. Sara Prashant Kaulkar Grade 12th Science
PAGE SECONDARY 6 FROM OUR DAILY LIVES TO AI Imagine teaching a child to recognize a dog. You'd show pictures, say, “This is a dog,” and maybe even let them hear a bark. After a while, the child gets it. Now, guess what? That's almost exactly how Artificial Intelligence (AI) learns just like us, from examples! Each time you open your phone with your face, speak to Siri or browse TikTok, you're leveraging AI. Netflix recommends films you might enjoy because it has memories of what you enjoyed previously. It's not magic. It's AI lurking in the background, learning, and assisting. Consider how we learn by observing, listening, doing, and making errors. Computers learn similarly. When a computer is "trained," it's presented with loads of examples much like a child learning about words, animals, or songs. Suppose we're going to try to teach a computer to identify cats. We present it with thousands of photos of cats. Initially, it has no idea. But once it's seen enough ears, whiskers, and fur, it begins to get it right. That's machine learning from experience, the same as us. Within this intelligent system exists something known as a neural network. Fear not, it is not as intimidating as it seems. Imagine a miniature version of our brain. Our brain contains billions of cells, referred to as neurons, that share messages with one another. A neural network does the same thing: it consists of very small components that share information with each other. Every part does a little bit, but collectively they make large decisions. The more they work at it, the stronger they become like muscles in the gym! No, we meet some actual AI buddies, Siri and ChatGPT. Siri hears what you say, gets it, and talks back. If you tell her "Wake me up at 6 AM," she makes it happen. ChatGPT (that's me!) is taught on vast amounts of text, such as books, websites, and conversations. That's how I know how to respond when you ask a question. I've read a lot, so I can "chat" like a human. So, Can Machines Think? Machines learn from us, imitate the way we think, and continue getting better. They see, hear, speak, and sometimes surprise us. But here's the million-dollar question: If machines can learn in the same way we do, will they ever actually think like us? What's your take? Saptak Aron Grade 12th Science PLANTABLE PAPER “Where Creativity Meets Nature” In today's world, where pollution and waste are rising every day, even small eco-friendly actions can make a big difference. One such beautiful and meaningful step is making plantable paper. It's not just paper—it's a blend of creativity, care, and a new beginning for the planet. 1. WHAT IS A PLANT ABLE PAPER? Plant able paper is a special type of handmade paper that contains seeds. Once used, instead of throwing it away, you can bury it in soil and water it. In a few days, you'll see tiny green shoots growing from it. It's a simple way to turn waste into life. 2. HOW I MADE PLANT ABLE PAPER (MY WAY) Making plantable paper at home is not only easy but also deeply satisfying. Here's how I did it, step by step: 1.Collect Wastepaper I started by collecting old papers—used notebooks, newspapers, and rough sheets. I tore them into small pieces. 2.Soak the Paper I soaked the paper bits in water overnight, so they became soft and pulpy. 3.Blend to Make Pulp The next day, I blended the soaked paper into a fine pulp. It felt fun and creative almost like making dough, but for nature! 4.Prepare a Water Bath Here's the special step I followed: I filled a large basin with plenty of clean water and added the pulp into it. This helped spread the pulp evenly and made the sheet thinner and smoother. 5.Add Seeds Gently I sprinkled in some small seeds like basil and marigold. These seeds are light and grow easily, even indoors. 6.Scoop and Spread I used a mesh screen to scoop up the pulp from the water. Then I let the water drain and gently pressed it with a sponge to remove extra moisture. 7.Dry the Sheets I placed the wet sheets under the sun to dry completely. Watching it dry felt like waiting for magic to happen. 8.Cut and Use Once dry, I cut the sheets into cards and bookmarks. Each one had a unique texture and feel—like art that would soon come to life.
PAGE SECONDARY 7 3. WHY SHOULD WE MAKE AND USE PLANT ABLE PAPER? We often throw away paper without realizing the damage it causes to the environment. Making plant able paper helps in many ways: Reduces Paper Waste: It gives new life to used paper. Saves Trees: Less demand for fresh paper means fewer trees cut down. Grows Greenery: Every sheet can become a plant, helping purify the air. Spreads Awareness: It inspires others to act responsibly. Feels Personal and Thoughtful: A plant able card is more than a gift—it's a living memory. 4. THE JOY OF CREATING AND GROWING The feeling of doing something new and good for the Earth is hard to describe. It's peaceful, joyful, and full of hope. Watching a little seedling grow from something I made with my hands brought me pure happiness. It felt like I was part of something bigger—something greener. 5. A SIMPLE START TO A GREENER FUTURE Plant able paper is a gentle reminder that we can all be part of the change. With just a few materials, a bit of time, and a caring heart, we can turn waste into wonders. So why wait? Pick up some old paper, add water, stir in some seeds, and let your creativity—and the Earth—bloom. -by Vedant Barde 10th B
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