The Retreat emphasised reading and sharing it with the community, and how reading together can impact an entire community. Learning about My Good School and the organisation’s motive was thought-provoking. I connected with the idea the moment I heard about it — it just clicked.
Putting everything we learned onto the flip chart as a flow chart was an experience in itself. Translating our thoughts onto paper together made the process more engaging and concrete. In the race of learning and memorising, we often forget to reflect, and this journey made me realise that deeply. I’m grateful for the insights and am already looking forward to more such meaningful sessions.
- Divya Singh Chauhan
Stepping into the Fig Tree Cottage was like slipping into a heartwarming book setting, where a magician-writer resides, holding dreams to transform the canvas of the education system. I saw magic unfolding while getting acquainted with Mr Sandeep Dutt’s Good School Alliance. I cherished learning about the three Rs, i.e., Reading, Reflection, and Relationship. I couldn’t help but smile while listening to Ms Brinda’s readings.
The Retreat was truly an exquisite, vivacious, and most importantly, introspective experience. The part that touched my heart the most was the idea of “The Four S.”
1. Service – We should teach students a sense of service. Every child should think: “When I grow up, how will I serve my country, my parents, my friends, and my community?” This feeling makes a person good and responsible.
2. Skill – Just studying from books is not enough. Students should learn real-life skills that help them in the future.
3. Sport – A healthy body is very important. Every student should play and stay physically fit. Only then can they perform their duties well.
4. Study – Studying is important, but it comes after service, skill, and sport. This order made me think differently.
- Himanshu Vaidya
