A proud moment for Goa as Mae Dos Pobres High School, Nuvem secured Second Place at the prestigious National Educators Summit 2026 held at Kristu Jayanti University, Bengaluru. The school was honoured for its exceptional commitment towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for promoting inclusive, equitable and quality education through innovative educational practices. …
Mast. Atharv Surlekar of Mae dos Pobres High School, Nuvem, Managed by Diocesan Society of Education, Goa- has earned a place in ISRO's YUVIKA (Young Scientist Programme), a notable achievement that has brought recognition to both his school and the village of Nuvem. Atharv will undergo a two-week residential training at the Vikram Sarabhai Space …
The Great Indian Parenting Workout Begins Indian holidays arrive with two completely different emotions. Children celebrate freedom from alarms, homework, and uniforms. Parents quietly realise they have just been promoted to full-time Holiday Management Staff without salary, leave, or air-conditioning guarantees. Because when school closes, childhood energy opens... at maximum volume. Slug 1: …
jusUNMUTE usually brings cheerful, inspiring stories for our young readers. But knowledge about conflicts, protests and global events can help them grow into thoughtful and aware citizens. Middle East Tensions: US, Israel and Iran Exchange Attacks In early 2026, tensions rose in the Middle East after the United States and Israel carried out …
Heat, absenteeism, teacher shortages, last-minute circulars challenge the April academic start says Arifa Mascarenhas Headmistress, Our Lady of Grace High School, Bicholim. April Experience The April start was difficult, with nearly 50% student absenteeism and extreme heat. Teachers were busy with corrections, and many were away for Board work, leading to a chaotic …
LITTLE QUILL Indians are world champions at loving their children. We pack extra food, make WhatsApp groups for school groups, and panic if they don't answer a call in three rings. And then without blinking-we put them on a bike without a helmet or allow them to freestyle in the car like it's a …
Music is not only fun it is also one of the most powerful learning tools for children. From improving pronunciation to building confidence with words, music plays a strong role in a child’s language development. Many parents and educators have noticed that children often learn faster and remember better when lessons include songs and rhythm. …
Make one happy, healthy Christmas sweet this year — yummy, fun, kid-approved! 1. Snowy Coconut Balls (These look like mini snowballs from the North Pole!) Ingredients: oats, coconut, dates, peanut butter Steps: Mash dates. Mix with oats + coconut + peanut butter. Roll into balls and coat with coconut. Why it’s healthy: Natural sweetness …
Once upon a December in India, kitchens turned into tiny sweet factories. Pots bubbled, trays clinked, and the smell of coconut, ghee, and sugar floated everywhere. Christmas was coming—and so were the sweets! In Goa, Maria aunty rolled little curls of dough called kalkals. They fried like tiny seashells and glittered with sugar once cooled. …
The Year Our Kids Became Our Tech Support There used to be a time when parents explained everything. How to tie shoelaces. How to dial on the landline. Why mud is not a food group. Simple days. Welcome to 2026 — where your child can connect to Wi-Fi, troubleshoot the tablet, and remember every app …
