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Exploring Knowledge in the Real World
The IBDP Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Exhibition held recently at Cygnus International School was a resounding success, showcasing the intellectual curiosity, creativity, and reflective thinking of our IBDP2 students. Each student presented their chosen objects and thoughtfully articulated their ideas in a focused 2–3-minute speech, demonstrating how TOK concepts connect meaningfully to real-world experiences.
The event was graced by the presence of our Principal, Founder Director, and IBDP2 parents, who formed a supportive and engaged audience. IBDP1 students also participated enthusiastically, offering assistance and constructive feedback, further enriching the collaborative spirit of the event.
A special appreciation goes to our IBDP2 students, whose dedication, insight, and effort were evident in every aspect of the exhibition. Their ability to question assumptions, explore multiple perspectives, and communicate ideas with clarity is a true reflection of their growth as global thinkers.
As William Arthur Ward once said, “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” Our students, through this exhibition, proved that great learning is inspired, and it inspires others in turn.
The TOK Exhibition stands as a testament to the IBDP ethos - encouraging students to think critically, engage deeply, and reflect purposefully.
Teenage life - they’re like emotional rollercoasters! Their brains are still growing well into their mid‑20s, which means feelings can feel HUGE, and impulse control takes a back seat sometimes. That’s why giving them room to feel - and teaching them to ride those waves - is super important. Cygnus International School organised a workshop for the faculty conducted by Mr. Sushant Kalra which dealt with the core issues of emotional well-being.
The teachers delved into their own childhood and addressed their unhealed traumas through identifying and accepting them. It was an interesting session which taught one how to process situations and emotions it generated through different methods.
It was an effective session which instilled the notion that by nurturing emotional literacy, teaching healthy boundaries with technology, and fostering real-life connections, we could help the teenagers to build resilience, empathy, and a sense of balance which is essential in laying the foundation for stronger relationships, academic success, and lifelong well-being.
“Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within”
Yoga is a great practice for both the body and the mind as it offers peace and mindfulness to people who practice it and helps them get through daily stress of life. Yoga should be introduced to students early in life so that they can reap its rich benefits throughout their lifetime. The students of the IB Diploma Year 1&2 of Cygnus International School celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June 2025 with great vigour and poise by performing asanas and kriyas.
Their well-prepared slides explored the ancient origins of yoga, explained its holistic importance for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, and demonstrated key asanas (postures). The session effectively conveyed the depth and enduring value of this practice.
Well done to the students for promoting wellness and sharing their knowledge!
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision… It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” — Andrew Carnegie
To foster collaboration, enhance communication, and strengthen camaraderie among faculty members Cygnus International School organised team-building exercises through engaging outdoor games.
It was held on the last day the school was due to close for the summer vacation i.e. on 10th May 2025.
The faculty participated in a structured team-building session aimed at promoting unity and mutual understanding among staff members. The activities were designed to encourage teamwork and interpersonal communication in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
The team-building session was a valuable experience that was enjoyed by all. We look forward to more such events to maintain and enhance faculty cohesion.
On April 22nd 2025, the school celebrated Earth Day with a series of engaging and educational activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and responsibility among students. The theme for this year, "Invest in Our Planet," inspired learners to reflect on their role in protecting the Earth.
IBDP 1 and 2 took part in eco-friendly initiatives such as poster-making, and a campus clean-up drive. They also displayed a presentation on climate change and sustainability through a mock summit on ‘Global Climate Finance.’
Earth Day served as a meaningful reminder of our collective responsibility to care for the environment and make a positive difference.
On 19th April 2025, the school hosted a Parent Orientation Programme for the parents of IBDP Year 1 and Year 2 students. The session aimed to foster collaboration between the school and families, ensuring a shared understanding of the IB Diploma Programme and the support systems available for students.
The event began with a welcome address by the principal, who emphasized the importance of a strong partnership between home and school in helping students navigate the academic and personal challenges of the IBDP. The IB Coordinator provided an overview of the programme, including subject choices, assessment criteria, the core components and the expectations at each year level. Parents of Year 2 students were given specific guidance on university applications, internal deadlines, and the final examinations.
The orientation concluded on a positive note, reinforcing the supportive and communicative environment that the school aims to maintain throughout the IBDP journey.
On 18th April 2025, a heartfelt Blessing Ceremony was held for the IBDP Year 2 students as they enter the final and most crucial phase of their Diploma Programme journey. The event aimed to offer encouragement, support, and spiritual strength to the students as they prepare for their upcoming examinations and future endeavours.
Special prayers and symbolic rituals were conducted to instil confidence and calm among the students. Teachers and mentors also took the opportunity to express their pride and extend their best wishes.
The ceremony concluded on a hopeful and uplifting note, leaving the students motivated and reassured as they move ahead with determination and positivity.
On 15th April 2025, the school warmly welcomed the new cohort of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Year 1 students. The day marked the beginning of an exciting academic journey for these young learners as they embark on one of the most rigorous and rewarding educational programs in the world.
The day began with an opening address by the IB Coordinator, who introduced the IBDP framework and emphasized the importance of inquiry, critical thinking, and international-mindedness. School leadership and faculty members also took the opportunity to welcome the students and share words of encouragement and advice.
The first day concluded on a positive and enthusiastic note, setting the tone for a successful and enriching IBDP experience
Namrata Tandon received a certificate of Distinction for ranking in the top twenty-five percent of
contestants in the ‘Hypatia’ Contest 2023. This was a mathematics competition organised by the
Centre of Education in Mathematics and Computing, from the University of Waterloo, Canada. She
received a certificate and school champion medal for the same.
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दिनांक 6 नवंबर 2023 को सिग्नस इंटरनेशनल स्कूल के आई बी डी पी द्वितीय वर्ष के विद्यार्थियों द्वारा लिखी गई पुस्तकों का विमोचन समारोह आयोजित किया गया। यह पुस्तक विद्यार्थियों ने हिंदी पाठ्यक्रम के विषय ‘जीवनगाथा’ के अंतर्गत लिखी थी जिसमें उन्होंने अपने परिवार के वरिष्ठ सदस्यों जैसे- दादाजी, दादीजी, नानाजी नानीजी, आदि के जीवन परिचय, जीवन की रोचक घटनाओं, जीवन की सीख, दुर्लभ चित्र, आदि संकलित कर उन्हें एक पुस्तक के रूप में प्रस्तुत किया था। इस समारोह में विद्यार्थियों के माता, पिता, दादा, दादी, नाना, नानी व परिवारजनों को आमंत्रित किया गया था।
कार्यक्रम का प्रारम्भ हिंदी शिक्षिका ने सभी का स्वागत करते हुए तथा पुस्तक लेखन की पृष्ठभूमि की जानकारी देते हुए किया। पुस्तकों का विमोचन व अनावरण विद्यालय की प्रमुख श्रीमती कंचन जोशी तथा समन्वयक श्री मधुसूदन ब्रह्मभट्ट जी द्वारा किया गया। इसके पश्चात विद्यार्थियों ने एक -एक कर अपने अभिभावकों को अपनी पुस्तक भेंट की।
आन्या मुंद्रा ने अपनी पुस्तक ‘बहादुरी की एक मिसाल- खेमराज मुंद्रा’ अपने दादाजी हेतु अपनी माताजी को भेंट की। मनय चोकसी ने अपनी पुस्तक ‘हसमुख पारेख की दुनिया’ अपने नानाजी हेतु अपनी माताजी को भेंट की। नम्रता टंडन ने अपनी पुस्तक ‘मेरे नानाजी- एक विलक्षण व्यक्तित्व’ अपने नानाजी को भेंट की, सुहानी पटेल ने अपनी पुस्तक ‘मेरे दादाजी- मेहनत की मिसाल’ अपने दादाजी को भेंट की तथा विशेष मेहता ने अपनी पुस्तक ‘त्याग की मूर्ति- हशुबा मेहता’ अपनी माताजी को भेंट की।
सभी विद्यार्थियों ने पुस्तक लेखन से संबधित अपना अनुभव भी साझा किया। इसके बाद अभिभावकों ने भी अपने विचार व्यक्त किए। अभिभावक बच्चों के इस लेखन से बेहद भावुक व प्रसन्न थे। विद्यालय की प्रमुख श्रीमती कंचन जोशी जी तथा समन्वयक श्री मधुसूदन ब्रह्मभट्ट जी ने ने भी विद्यार्थियों को इस लेखन के लिए बधाई दी। कार्यक्रम के अंत में संचालिका हिंदी अध्यापिका श्रीमती श्यामा सिंह ने सभी उपस्थित जनों का आभार व्यक्त किया तथा विद्यार्थियों को बधाई देते हुए उनके उज्ज्वल भविष्य के लिए शुभकामनाएँ दीं।
Students of IBDP 1st Batch, learned many skills through their experience of visiting and talking to local food stall owners, workers and customers. They learnt to write a permission letter, preparing questions for interview, diary entries, report writing and social media platform entries. This Experiential learning gave them immense confidence as they went out and talk to many people and also their writing skills were enhanced.
The 3 rd of May 2023, Wednesday was a remarkable for Cygnus International School because the first IBDP batch of our school put up the group 4 project exhibition. This interdisciplinary Group 4 project aimed to enhance the Research skills, the interdisciplinary approach across Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, ICT etc. and learning through collaboration.
Students put in 10 to 12 hours of active work comprising collaborative meetings, laboratory work, framing of the synopsis, etc. under the guidance of the supervisors. Different scientific methods like extraction, estimation, quantitative analysis, research based investigation, digitization, etc. were involved. All the findings and the evidences were compiled in the form of a spiral bound hard copy. On the day of exhibition, students presented their work to parents and students through a digital presentation of the entire activity to display the step wise progress
This project developed students into confident, responsible, individuals who depict great interest in learning.
The IB TOK (Theory of Knowledge) Exhibition is a mandatory component of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. It is an event that showcases students' independent research and creativity related to a chosen knowledge question or problem.
At CIS, on the TOK Day, Friday, 21 April 2023, during their individual exhibition, our class of IBDP 2024 presented their objects (three different each) to their peers, teachers, parents and other members of the school community. The aim was to demonstrate an understanding of the nature of knowledge through the core theme ‘Knowledge and the Knower’ and the five optional themes ‘Knowledge and Technology’, ‘Knowledge and Language’, ‘Knowledge and Politics’, ‘Knowledge and Religion’ and ‘Knowledge and Indigenous Societies’ on one of the 35 IA prompts.
TOK provides an opportunity for students to develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills, as well as to reflect on their personal and academic growth.
13th June 2022, marked a special day for both our institution and its students, when we inaugurated Cygnus International School, introducing the IB Diploma Programme at Cygnus.
We began the day an excited, yet nervous group of students, who were ready to begin this new chapter of their school life. We were given a warm welcome by all our facilitators, as we engaged in various games and activities, boosting our enthusiasm even further.
We then went to the field to take part in a heated game of basketball, where we reconnected with our not-so-old CBSE friends through sport and conversations. We later went to the bistro, to end this day filled with fun and frolic on a high note.
13th June 2022 will always be a memorable day , for it was one filled with both curiosity and excitement, as we took a step closer to our goals and our future! We look forward to become lifelong learners and to contribute to create a better and more peaceful world.
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