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Classroom Chronicles

February 2021 Vol 1 Issue 7

1st February 2021 will be cherished as a momentous day in the history
of our schools. A year-long pandemic built virtual walls between
teachers and students. All of schooling moved online. Our dedicated
team of teachers and enthusias�c students kept the wheels of
educa�on turning but compared to the good old days of physical
schooling, these long months offered academic consistency, but very
li�le emo�onal gra�fica�on on both sides of the screen.

It was, thus, no surprise to see the excited faces of our teachers when
they were made aware of the government's decision to re-open
schools in a restricted manner, for students of Class IX-XII. Nearing the
end of a long academic year, their joy knew no bounds as they waited
eagerly to see their students face-to-face, once again (behind masks,
of course!)

The campuses of both schools - Sherwood & Heritage Valley
- were spruced up, following the SOPs mandated by the
government. All of our staff that �relessly worked through
2020, went above and beyond their call of duty to ensure
that students eager to set foot in their school campus a�er
months, would enter a safe and sani�sed environment.

Classrooms were re-arranged to accommodate small groups
of students, signboards erected all over, equipment made
Here's a glimpse into the Re-opening Day! ready to sani�se the spaces frequently and most
importantly, internet connec�ons were upgraded to enable
https://youtu.be/eISJ9DXGMCg hybrid classroom sessions - enabling all students (in school

and at home) to a�end classes without break.

On the morning of the 1st of February, when one a�er another, students walked into the gates, it was almost as if
the en�re campus sprung to life. The playground, corridors and classrooms came alive once again with hearty
conversa�ons and masked laughter. Students a�ended the assembly, said their prayers and moved to their assigned
classrooms, responsibly maintaining social distancing under the watchful eyes of their teachers. It was heartening
to see them meet each other in person and rejoice in each other's company. A�er all, this social development, a
cri�cal part of schooling, was long overdue.

As classes resumed, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and hushed excitement, seeing some semblence of normalcy
come back into our lives. The light at the end of the tunnel is s�ll some distance away, but brighter more visible than
it has been in the past. Slow, steady and together, we will get there.
But there is more than one reason to celebrate this month.

Star�ng with this issue of Classroom Chronicles, we are proud to introduce our Student Newsle�er Commi�ee.
Teachers have passed on the mantle of the newsle�er to a team of enthusias�c, crea�ve and imagina�ve students.
These young minds hit the ground running and within a short span of �me, have managed to curate some
interes�ng ar�cles from both the schools. We look forward to seeing them churn out exci�ng ideas for future
issues.