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activities so that they foster new forms of communicative relationships with their teachers and peers during the lockdown educationists were invited to conduct the sessions. The teaching and non-teaching staff participated in 2089 internal and
period. Poster making, slogan writing, video making on roleplay and composing songs were some of these, which witnessed external professional development programmes and 1376 online courses in the academic session 2020-21.
enthusiastic participation from the students. Sports, Physical Education and Yoga classes and inter-house competitions
Key Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control
were regularly organised online.
Following the guidelines and protocols set by the Reliance Medical Team, the school has put in place all the necessary
The reading programme for the students of classes 1 to 12 under the virtual library model was launched on 11 May 2020.
measures to ensure our staff and students can return to an environment that meets and exceeds the highest international
The objective of this programme is to provide a seamless and rich reading experience to our students irrespective of the
health and safety standards. A comprehensive school reopening plan has been prepared by the School Task Force, taking
disruption caused by the pandemic and to facilitate high-quality reading. The digital library has created a vast repository of
into account the minutest detail and all guidelines related to COVID 19. SOPs and Checklists have been developed for all
e-books, videos, website links and articles and these age-appropriate and curated resources are shared on the Microsoft
areas such as transportation, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, washrooms, student counselling, etc.
Library Teams from classes LKG to 12.
The school has taken maximum efforts to ensure that every member of the staff, support staff and their family members are
Virtual Summer Activity Classes were held in Music, Dance, Art, Physical Education and Library for classes 1 to 12 to
vaccinated against Covid-19 free of cost at the earliest possible opportunity. The school extended this vaccination support
ensure that the students are meaningfully and creatively engaged during the lockdown period.
to Class 12 students (Class of 2021) taking into account the fact that they will soon be getting ready to start attending
To support the differential needs, and the social-emotional health and well-being of our students, regular sessions were classes at their colleges.
conducted by the school counsellors and special educators. Special sessions were organised for the students, teaching and
The school has implemented a range of measures to ensure everyone's safety. All staff, students and visitors are required to
non-teaching staff to assist them in handling challenging situations constructively. Virtual sessions on Food and Nutrition
fill up a self-declaration form whenever they visit the school to ensure that they do not have any symptoms. All staff and
were held by the Physical Education teachers to help students understand the importance of nutrition on health.
their family members fill the Daily Symptom Checker on the Jio Health Hub application to update their health status. UV
The Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) Sanitising Machines, sensor-based hand sanitisers, taps and soap dispensers are installed at the entry point. Thermal
attempted the World Record title on the “Largest Assembly of Sundial” involving students from schools across the country. scanning is conducted for everyone before entering the school premises. A well-equipped Isolation Room has been set up.
68 students of our school from classes 7 and 8 participated in this event and became a part of the Guinness World Records Regular sessions and activities for students and parents are held to make them aware of all the protocols to be followed.
attempt for Most People Assembling Sundial Kits simultaneously online, which was organised on 22 December 2020. Each
We are humbled by the accolades and acknowledgements that came our way this year, which truly represent the passion,
student received a participation certificate for the same.
determination and spirit of our school community. We believe that this year is yet another valuable and important
The virtual event "Cultural Fiesta" by the students of classes LKG to 3 was held with an exhilarating music and dance milestone in our educational journey and our constant pursuit of excellence.
extravaganza.
We are immensely grateful to Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, for it is her vision
The school celebrated important and special days virtually through enriching and thought-provoking activities. Virtual
and commitment to providing access to quality education that guide and motivate us to continuously strive for setting new
events such as Pariksha Pe Charcha, Earth Day, International Yoga Day, Model United Nations, Independence Day,
standards and benchmarks in these trying times.
Republic Day, Teachers' Day and Reading Week were the highlights of the year.
I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr Sanjay Mashruwala, Chairman, School Management Committee,
To strengthen the roots of democracy, inculcate healthy habits of discipline, tolerance of the views of others and enable the
whose strategic insights and expertise have been invaluable to us in adapting to a changing world. We are thankful to Mr V
student community to know about the working of Parliament, the Kishore Sabha of Youth Parliament was held in May 2021.
P Joy, Member, School Management Committee, whose initiatives and innovative ideas have empowered us to walk the
As we know, this pandemic has raised overall awareness of the public about sanitation and hygiene. Staying ahead of the extra mile and facilitate a seamless transition from physical to virtual school.
curve, the school has adopted every measure that ensures maximum safety and keeps the school community active and
My heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Reliance Medical Team headed by Dr Jyoti Kumar and supported by Dr
healthy. A comprehensive school reopening plan has been prepared by the School Task Force, taking into account the
Mauli Saxena for being the constant support throughout the testing and trying phase during the pandemic. The team's
minutest detail and all guidelines related to COVID 19.
expertise, valuable advice and thoughtfulness have been so reassuring and comforting to each one of us.
Professional Development
My sincere thanks to Mr Radhakrishnan Mattiyil, Head of Administration, Ms Shalini Garg, Vice Principal, and Ms Kusha
During this pandemic, pedagogical adaptations have proven to be fundamental as traditional face-to-face teaching do not Sharma, Headmistress, for their tireless efforts in doing everything in their capacity and beyond to help us connect with our
translate to a remote learning environment. Teachers accessed diverse resources for their professional development. They students and get adapted to new methodologies of imparting knowledge and making the virtual school a happy learning place.
enrolled for various online courses and webinars and most of them have completed more than one course each. The courses
I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to all the coordinators and teachers for adapting to a new
and webinars attended by the teachers can be broadly classified or categorised into seven different domains of knowledge
medium of pedagogy and upgrading their technological skill sets while balancing their many roles and responsibilities at
namely, pedagogical practices, digital /virtual education courses, subject-specific courses, management courses, skill-based
home. Dear teachers, you proved that school is more than a building by facilitating an interesting and interactive virtual
courses, self-development courses and computer courses. Demonstration lessons and workshops were also conducted
schooling experience for our students.
online to facilitate the teaching-learning process.
Even more so, I deeply appreciate our students, who have made us realise how incredibly ingenious and steadfast they are in
Portfolios are maintained by all the teachers to reflect on and enhance their teaching-learning practices. This year, virtual
adapting to online education in no time despite the obstacles that have encumbered their path of learning.
portfolios were prepared by the teachers that documented their efforts with respect to curriculum objectives, with all the
initiative and efforts during the virtual schooling. Teachers are continually trained and mentored to use the technology I would like to acknowledge and thank our IT team for their continuous support and guidance in pivoting to the virtual
effectively and provide a seamless learning experience to all students. Our teachers continued their learning by acquiring school in no time for our students. I also thank our administrative staff and support staff for their dedication and
Microsoft Innovative Educator and Adobe Creative Educator certifications. commitment to providing a safe and caring school environment for our students.
Microsoft Education accepted Reliance Foundation School, Koparkhairane on the Showcase Incubator Path, a global My sincere thanks to the parents for their unstinting support and for being empathetic and understanding during this
community of 368 schools that have started their journey towards becoming a Microsoft Showcase School. difficult time. Without your support, it would not have been possible for us to carry on our academic activities seamlessly.

The Annual Staff Professional Development Programme was held virtually from 14 June 2021 to 19 June 2021 to keep Stay safe and stay happy!
teachers abreast of the subject knowledge and pedagogical practices. Subject experts of various domains and eminent

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