This Diwali, our W.I.N.G.S learners explored a simple yet powerful question: “What makes my inner light shine bright?” As they coloured their diyas, the children reflected on kindness, courage, honesty, creativity and confidence. Around their diyas, they drew smoke clouds and wrote about the thoughts and feelings that make their light smaller — fear, anger, comparison and self‑doubt. Through reflective writing, they learnt that while difficult emotions are a part of life, they do not define us. Sometimes, the most meaningful learning happens when children pause, reflect and understand themselves a little better.

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Grade 9 student at Indus International School, Hyderabad, Sanjana Gannavarapu explores the Bubonic Plague with a thoughtful blend of curiosity and reflection. What interests her most is how a single bacterium could shape centuries of human history, influencing societies, beliefs, and medical understanding. In her essay, she traces how the plague travelled across continents, how people responded to it, and what these reactions reveal about the world at that time. For Sanjana, studying the Bubonic Plague is more than learning about a past pandemic — it’s a reminder of how awareness, science, and preparedness continue to shape our lives today.