IES NEW ENGLISH SCHOOL

Happenings



2025-26 Market Activity

A Mock Market was organized for the KG children to provide them with hands-on learning experience. The classrooms and corridors were beautifully set up like a real marketplace with stalls of fruits, vegetables, groceries, and other daily-use items.

The children actively participated by taking up different roles such as shopkeepers and customers. They used play money to buy and sell items, The activity also enhanced their communication skills, confidence, and social interaction.

Field Trip to the Market:

The KG children were taken on an educational field trip to the nearby market to provide them with real-life learning experiences.

The visit aimed to help children understand how a market functions and to familiarize them with different shops, products, and people involved in buying and selling.

The children observed vegetable vendors, fruit sellers, grocery shops, and other stalls.

They learned about different fruits and vegetables, their prices, and how customers interact with shopkeepers. The teachers guided them on basic safety rules and polite conversation during the visit.

The field trip was both enjoyable and informative. It enhanced the children’s observation skills, vocabulary, social awareness, and understanding of community helpers. The children returned excited and shared their experiences enthusiastically in class.

2025-26 Cleanliness Drive

The children actively participated in a Cleanliness Drive around the school vicinity to promote the importance of hygiene and environmental responsibility. With great enthusiasm, they spread awareness by raising meaningful slogans such as “Clean India, Green India” and “Cleanliness is Next to Godliness.”

The activity aimed to instill civic sense, social responsibility, and respect for public spaces among the students. The children not only learned the value of keeping their surroundings clean but also inspired onlookers and passersby to contribute towards a cleaner and greener environment.

05/03/2026 Magic Show

On 5th March 2026, NEKG organized a magic show for the Kindergarten children. The magician performed many different magic tricks, which made the children happy and excited. They were thrilled to watch his amazing tricks. The children enjoyed the show very much.

The magician also invited some children to come on stage and perform simple magic tricks with him, which made the show more fun and interactive.

At the end of the show, children enjoyed yummy ice cream. The children went home with big smiles and wonderful memories of the day.

27/02/2026 The Parent-Child Dance Competition

It was organised on 27th February 2026 bringing together families in a celebration of rhythm and creativity. The event aimed to encourage bonding between parents and their children while also promoting the joy of dance as an art form.

Mrs. Sharada Rana, Dance Choreographer and Retired Teacher, Secondary Section IES NES judged the participants. Madam Rana was extremely happy to see the little ones of Mini, Jr. and Sr. KG participate enthusiastically in the competition.

The event was appreciated by the parents.

Prizes were awarded for the best performances and every child was awarded with a small token as appreciation for their effort and boosting their confidence.

2025-26 Reading and Fun Day

Reading and Fun Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in our school. The event aimed to nurture a love for reading among children and make learning enjoyable. Parents were invited to participate in the reading activities, making the day even more special and meaningful for the students. Children confidently shared stories, explored books, and engaged in fun literacy-based activities. The active involvement of parents added warmth and encouragement, creating a joyful and inspiring learning experience for everyone.

18/02/2026 Field Trip to Fire Station

On 18th February 2026, NEKG organized an educational field trip to the local fire station for the Sr. KG children. The visit aimed to help students to understand the role of fire-fighters and their importance in our community.

The children were warmly welcomed and comfortably seated for a mock drill and guided tour of the fire station. The fire-fighters explained how emergency calls are received and how they respond promptly using walkie-talkies and other communication devices. The operation of a fire truck was demonstrated, showing how quickly it rushes to the rescue location during an emergency.

The students were excited and amazed by the loud siren and the swift response of the fire-fighters. The fire-fighters interacted enthusiastically with the children and appreciated their responses to questions about emergency numbers, fire fighting equipment, uniforms, and fire extinguishers. They also encouraged the children to stay strong, maintain good eyesight, and work hard if they aspire to become fire-fighters in the future.

A live demonstration was conducted to show how fires are extinguished using a water hose pipe. The children were also introduced to the latest rescue fire bike equipped with essential fire fighting apparatus. The field trip was an informative and enjoyable experience, which inspired children about valuable life skills in an engaging safe environment. On their way back to school, the children thanked the fire-fighters for the wonderful and informative visit.

13/02/2026 Thanks Giving Day

Thanks giving Day was celebrated on 13.2.26 with great enthusiasm and gratitude in our school. The day was dedicated to helping children understand the importance of being thankful for the people who serve and support our community.

On this special occasion, a policeman, fireman, tailor, nutritionist, and beautician were invited to interact with the children. The guests shared valuable insights about their professions and explained how their work helps society.

03/12/2025 Annual Concert

The IES New English Kindergarten and Balodyan celebrated Annual Concert on 3rd December 2025.

All the children from Mini, JR and SR KG. participated in the programme. The event was a day full of fun, learning and memories for the kids, teachers and the parents.

Ms. Dhanashri Antarkar, Renowned Theatre and TV Actress of Hindi and Marathi serials, and graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Ms. Namrata Nimkar, Advisor, IES also graced the occasion and blessed our little ones.

2025-26 Rainy Season

The rainy season is a very important and joyful season of the year. In the project room, a display was set up featuring clouds with raindrops, a rainbow, farmers working on the farm, children in rainwear, and various rainy season creatures. Through this project, children were able to understand and relate to the different aspects of the rainy season—things they see, experience, and observe in their surroundings.

A demonstration of the water cycle was conducted for the Sr. KG. The aim of this activity was to help students understand how rain is formed in nature. It showcased the process of evaporation, condensation and precipitation.

Corn bhel Activity- All the children brought ingredients like boiled corn, boiled potato, coriander, lemon, chaat masala and salt. With the help of teacher, children mixed the ingredients together and prepared tasty and healthy corn bhel. The activity was fun and everyone enjoyed making it.

In conclusion, the rainy season is a gift of nature. It is essential for life, farming and maintaining the balance of our environment.

25/08/2025 Eco-Friendly Ganesh Festival

To encourage students' creativity and teach them traditional values, NEKG organized various activities to prepare for Ganesh Festival. Each child helped decorate Ganapati Bappa by creating collages with palm painting, paper tearing and twisting paper, and paper crumbling.

We had organised a workshop on preparing idol of Bappa with Shadu Mati. Our KG children were excited to watch their Art teacher make Ganesh idols from Shadu clay. The children also made their own Ganesh idols using colourful clay. They were happy to keep their handmade idols for the puja on on the auspicious day of Ganeshotsav.

On August 25th, NEKG children performed the Ganesh sthapana rituals. Dressed in traditional clothes, the children welcomed Lord ‘Vighnaharta’ with happiness, love and excitement. The children enjoyed listening to the story of how young Ganesh got his trunk. They sang the aarti and songs.

On September 5th, the children performed the Visarjan of their beloved Bappa made from shadu mati, by immersing the idol in a small artificial pond, a tub of water, in the assembly hall. They offered prayers to Lord Ganesha and said,‘

“Ganapati Bappa Morrya”
“Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar yaa”
The children learnt the value of saving the environment, thus by celebrating Eco- Friendly Ganesha.

22/08/2025 Sanskrit Din

भाषासु मुख्या मधुरा दिव्या गिर्वाणभारती।
तत्रापि काव्यं मधुरं तस्मादपि सुभाषितम्॥

On 22nd August 2025, IES NEW ENGLISH KINDERGARTEN AND BALODYAN celebrated "Sanskrit Din," a special occasion dedicated to honour the ancient language of Sanskrit, which is regarded as the mother of many Indian languages.

This celebration aimed to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Sanskrit among students through a variety of engaging activities.

The day commenced with a special assembly that included Saraswati Puja, bringing together students from the Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary sections.

The youngest participants were from the NEKG who recited prayers and shared verses from the Bhagavad Gita, demonstrating their early involvement with Sanskrit.

The celebration included a delightful dance represented through a performance entitled "Varshageetam," featuring students from Kindergarten to Secondary levels, showcasing their artistic talents.

The honourable guest Smt. Apte, expressed appreciation and blessings for the students' efforts to promote the preservation and revival of the Sanskrit language through these cultural activities.

Let the Sanskrit language be spoken in every house;
It is gracious to the nation, the scholars and the bearers of dharma !

22/08/2025 Mothers’ Day

It was celebrated on Matrudin, 22nd August 2025. Mothers were invited. Children prepared cards for their mother using decorative materials. They presented the cards to their mother and fell at their feet in reverence. The sight brought tears of love and joy in the eyes of the mothers.

Vision Mission

Vision

Kindergarten - Nurturing buds today for tomorrow's colourful bouquet.
Primary - An environment that nourishes the health,safety and well being of one and all.
Secondary - To become an exemplary Institution which will build on its existing base & strive to meet the changing educational needs of the society at all levels in continuous search of excellence with a dedicated team of teachers, staff and management.

Mission

Kindergarten - We try to create eagerness in children by providing them opportunities to explore, to enquire, to gather experience which ultimately leads to education.
Primary - To provide quality education and enhance each and every child's potential.
Secondary - To develop and nurture all-round abilities in students who can leave their mark in different fields of the socio-economic system globally.