Birla High School Junior Section in Kolkata, India attempted to connect classrooms by having students reflect on the importance of family, community, and home. Students wrote about how a happy family creates a happy home and supports their motivation. They described feeling secure in their cozy homes and learning the value of community by places like neighborhood parks and temples. The students expressed appreciation for family values taught by grandparents and feelings of belonging within their families.

1. Connecting
classrooms
An attempt by Birla High School Junior
Section, Kolkata, India

3. love
our
we family
members

4. A happy family reflects a happy home.
A students stays happy, cheerful and
motivated with the support of a well knit family

5. The student feels secured in the coziness of his home

7. A neighbourhood park
A temple in the locality
These community places in the neighbourhood of the
students make them realise the importance of
community living and to gather in harmony and
peace.
A Police station

9. Family values are inculcated by grandparents. Students learn to value family ties and
grow feelings of belongingness towards the family

10. Students
express
their
feelings
about
their
home

11. THANK YOU