The spirit of truth, peace, simplicity, and responsible living came alive as the students of Balvatika I to Class II commemorated Gandhi Jayanti on 1 October 2026. Gandhi's vision for India and the values of truth, non-violence, cleanliness, self-discipline, and simple living were discussed through age-appropriate activities. The children were also sensitised to the importance of “Don’t Use Mobile” and encouraged to spend more time in meaningful activities and interaction with family and friends. The celebration provided a meaningful opportunity for the young learners to understand and practise Gandhian values in their daily lives.

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated on 1 October 2026 in school with great enthusiasm, honouring the life and ideals of the Father of the Nation.

Students of Classes III and IV participated in an exciting craft activity and made beautiful Charkhas, learning about Gandhiji’s message of self-reliance and its significance in India’s freedom struggle.

Adding an eco-friendly touch to the celebration, Class V students enthusiastically participated in a paper bag-making activity. They transformed sheets of paper into useful paper bags while understanding the importance of reducing plastic use and protecting the environment.

The celebration beautifully combined creativity, learning and meaningful action, inspiring students to embrace Gandhiji’s values.

M.M. Public School hosted a Capacity Building Programme on “Storytelling as Pedagogy” on 26 September 2026. Honourable Principal Ma’am, Mrs. Rooma Pathak, warmly welcomed the distinguished resource persons, Dr. Meenakshi Gupta, Principal, S.D. Public School, Patel Nagar, State Teachers Awardee and Guru Pranam Awardee, and Mrs. Shobhita Bhardwaj, Principal, GSS Public School, Khurja, Best Principal Awardee and Rashtriya Pratishtha Awardee for Best Educationist.

The resource persons enlightened the participants about ancient traditions of oral storytelling, folk tales, myths, legends and fables to the Panchatantra, Jataka tales and the Kathasaritsagara. Even in today’s technology-driven world, where artificial intelligence, digital classrooms and multimedia have transformed education, storytelling continues to remain a timeless pedagogy.

Participating teachers presented different concepts and topics from their respective subject areas through the storytelling method. Their presentations demonstrated how even complex academic concepts can be transformed into engaging narratives. Various warm up activities made the day energetic.

The enriching programme inspired educators to look beyond conventional textbook-based instruction and harness the timeless power of storytelling. It reaffirmed a simple yet profound pedagogical truth: when a lesson becomes a story, learning becomes an experience—and experiences stay with us long after the lesson is over.

M.M. Public School has secured City Rank 43 in the prestigious Cfore (Centre for Forecasting and Research) School Rankings 2026 in the Day Co-educational School category. The recognition was presented at Edu Expo Global 2026 on 22 September 2026, an event jointly powered by Brainfeed Magazine and S D Promo Media Pvt. Ltd. The event was graced by Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, Chief Executive & Secretary of the Council, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and Mr. Premchand Palety is the founder, Chief Executive of C fore.

This achievement reflects the school’s sustained commitment to academic excellence, holistic education and the all-round development of learners. It reaffirms the school’s endeavour to nurture young minds with knowledge, skills, values and a future-ready outlook.

Another step forward in our journey of excellence!

Learning to communicate with confidence and courtesy is an important life skill that begins at an early age. The activity on Inculcation of Telephonic Conversation was conducted for the students of K.G. on 25 September 2026. Students were introduced to the basic etiquette of telephone conversations and how to greet, introduce themselves, ask politely, and end a converse courteously. Through role-play, they enthusiastically practised speaking clearly, listening attentively, and responding appropriately. 

Dreamcatchers, on behalf of the Doraemon India team, organised a Doraemon School Contact Programme on 23 September 2026 for the students of Balvatika 1 to Class V, as part of an outreach initiative ahead of the upcoming Doraemon movie release on 2 October 2026.

The students enthusiastically participated in a variety of engaging activities, filling the school premises with joy, energy and excitement. Doraemon-themed colouring sheets were also provided, encouraging the children to express their creativity and imagination.

The winners were felicitated with exciting gifts, adding to their enthusiasm and making the experience even more memorable.

The programme was filled with fun and entertainment enjoying their favourite character.

The school takes immense pride in sharing that Mrs. Santosh Batra, PGT Commerce was honoured with the prestigious IIHM Teachers’ Award 2026 – Teacher Par Excellence, organised by the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) in association with the International Hospitality Council (IHC), London.

The award celebrates educators who are redefining teaching and learning in an era of rapid technological transformation, recognising their commitment to innovation, excellence, adaptability and the holistic development of learners. The felicitation ceremony was held at the IIHM campus, Delhi, on 19 September 2026, and was graced by Mr. Kush Kapoor, CEO, Roseate Hotels & Resorts, as the Guest of Honour.

The entire school fraternity extended its heartfelt congratulations to madam on this distinguished recognition.

Deepesh and Sidhant Kumar of Class XII achieved First Position at the District Level English Debate Competition held at SKV, H-Block, Ashok Vihar on 8 September 2026.

Heartiest congratulations to our young debaters for their research skills, logical reasoning, fluency and effective use of language.

The little voices of our young poets filled the air with rhythm, joy and imagination during the English Poem Recitation Competition held on 18 September 2026 for the students of K.G. The budding performers recited their chosen poems with confidence, enthusiasm and expressive gestures. They beautifully showcased their skills in pronunciation, voice modulation, memorisation and presentation. Many students added colourful props and appropriate actions, making their performances lively and captivating. The competition provided a wonderful platform for the children to nurture their love for English, build confidence and express their creativity. It was a delightful celebration of poetry that left everyone mesmerised by the charm and innocence of the young reciters.

The winners of English Poem Recitation Competition are:

• First Position – Humaira
• Second Position – Shivangi Rathore
• Third Position – Yatharth Tiwari, Takshvi

Learning by doing took centre stage as a Life Skills Activity – “Wash Your Handkerchief” was organised for the students of K.G. on 16 September 2026. The young learners were guided to wash their handkerchiefs independently by following simple steps. They learnt the importance of personal hygiene, cleanliness and keeping their belongings neat and tidy. The activity encouraged self-reliance, responsibility and confidence among the children. With great enthusiasm, the students participated actively and enjoyed learning this useful everyday life skill.