Mumbai 19th January, 2019: Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai (GICLM), a prominent IB school in Mumbai had another feather in its cap as it hosted the edition of MISA (Members of International Schools Association) SYNERGY 2018-19 event in Mumbai. The event brought together young scientific minds aiming to create a better tomorrow. Students across member schools got an opportunity to display their scientific skills and compete with each other through a science exhibition and presentation about their innovative projects.
33 member IB schools and 322 students participated in junior and senior categories. The categories in science and technology are: applications in genetic engineering, IVF, biotechnology, bionics, genetic modification, brain enhancement, prosthetics, architecture, mechanics, machinery, infrastructure, interfacing, artificial intelligence, health and medicine, environment and conservation specifically addressing problems of food scarcity. Students demonstrated their unique innovations to address existing problems.
The projects focussed on how technology has enhanced the quality of human life and was adjudicated by independent judges. Prizes are awarded to Vibgyor High, Goregaon in junior category and Pinnacle High International School in senior overall category. The event saw winners in various sub-categories and all participants received MISA certificates.
“We are delighted that MISA committee chose GICLM to host the science exhibition. There is great enthusiasm amongst our students who are waiting to showcase their innovative ideas along with other students from the participating schools. We look forward to having and organising many such-like events in our school premises to encourage our students towards practical learning” commented Nishant Garodia, Founder, GICLM on the occasion.
The aim of conducting the event was to encourage functional, practical and world-class quality education which will bring about an educational breakthrough blending Indian traditional values and modern innovative
methods of learning. It aims to upgrade schools in international curriculum training which will produce global citizens who are educated, nurtured and framed to build a better tomorrow.
In the previous edition GICLM gained second place gaining awards in most categories. Its student’s innovative science and technology projects addressed pertinent issues, finding solutions, and pointing a way forward for future development. This was the aim for the 2019 competition.
About MISA
Members of International Schools Association (MISA), is an organisation formed in 2009 under the Society Act with an objective to help all Cambridge International Schools in India. Currently over 76 international schools are members of MISA across India. MISA was the creation of a few like-minded people who came together wanting to share common concerns and probable solutions that ensured smooth functioning of international schools in India
About the Garodia Group of Education Institutions
The foundation of Garodia Education was laid in 1969 by Smt. Parmeshwari Devi Gordhandas Garodia, who wanted to pursue a simple dream of bringing the joy of education to children. Her modest beginnings with only seven students in a garage gradually evolved into a powerful vision to transform education in India and make it an all-inclusive and holistic means of child development.
Every Garodia Education institute is designed to be forward thinking, dynamic and pioneering so that our students get an experience that empowers them for their future. Each of our institutes is known to have set new benchmarks consistently.
Today Garodia Education is seen as a leading educational group in India that encompasses institutions ranging from kindergarten to their tertiary segments.
The educational endeavours include P.G Garodia School, one of the best ICSE School in Mumbai; Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai (GICLM), one of the leading IB schools of Mumbai; Garodia Conservatoire, a unique music school; One World International Sports Centre, a sports school that helps build the career in select sports and Beehive, a chain of pre-schools in various cities.
