December 9th 2024, Mumbai: JBCN International School, Borivali, recently concluded activities of its long-term ongoing learner-driven initiative, Literary Oasis. The initiative, aimed at promoting the joy of reading and curiosity amongst school-goers, this time focused on setting up two reading stations with 400 books at MBH School; and organising a book donation drive comprising over 250 books at Gyantara Academy on Children’s Day.

The Literary Oasis event, held on the occasion of Children’s Day, at Gyantara Academy in Kandivali East, focused on establishing a new library. JBCN learners organised a book donation drive, collecting 250 pre-loved books for this purpose. The event included the inauguration of Gyantara Academy’s library, celebrated in conjunction with Children’s Day. Thirty Gyantara learners and JBCN faculty participated, with Ms. Ajanta Rajpati Yadav owner of Gyantara Academy, serving as the chief guest.

Ms Debika Chatterji, Director Principal of JBCN International School, Borivali said, “Ever since learners have taken charge of large and continuous projects such as the Literary Oasis, the success of the events continue to assure us that we have taken the right steps to foster learner leadership and holistic education. Also, it is heartening to know that the love for reading persists and will continue to enrich the upcoming generations.”

The October leg of the initiative saw the culmination of a learner-driven project focused on establishing two reading stations at MBH School. Learners from JBCN International School, Borivali, organised a book donation drive, collecting 400 pre-loved books. These books were then thoughtfully divided between two reading stations, one on the ground floor and one on the second floor of MBH School, creating diverse collections to cater to a wide range of interests. The enthusiastic response from MBH learners and teachers underscored the success of this initiative.

Learners who were part of the Literary Oasis projects witnessed a wave of enthusiasm among the participants who were actively browsing through the newly established reading stations. According to the organisers, similar interest has been witnessed across the chapters of the initiative right from the inaugural event of the project, which was held at Whispering Palm in Lokhandwala Township, Kandivali (East) in October 2023.