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HANDBALL MATCH

Our natures’ walk ended on the expanse of the ground of the camp, where we were to have a handball match amongst each other. The game helped us to know more about each other. It taught us to handle our emotions, anger and find solutions for all our conundrums. We all understood the true meaning of togetherness and how important it is to support each other at every stage. At various instances during the game we learnt how to trust in each other and learnt from the mistakes of the other team; after all, smart people learn from

their mistakes but wise people learn from others mistakes. During the reflection we realized the juxtaposition between the handball and life situations. The letting go of the ball showed us that it is not necessary to always take charge we should know when to step in and step out. The team spirit needed to get the ball to the other side showed us that no one reaches to the top alone our success is because of the support of everyone.

Magic Bus Centre For Learning & Development, Karjat.

After a long night’s sleep, and yesterday’s hectic day the instructors took us for a refreshing walk along the green clad forest at the camp. It was wonderful to see how natures architects -harvest ants made their houses in concentric circles with their saliva, it was absurdly fascinating. Similarly, the spiders had built their webs to not let the

prey escape. We listened to the chirping of the morning birds, it filled us with exult. Watching the birds nest and their young ones warmed our hearts. Deeper into our walk we came across the shed skin of a snake, it was mystical. The unfathomable beauty of nature left us awestruck. It truly helped us to feel one with nature.

I believe if one looks up at the sky they would end up with

wings

Nature does not hurry,

Yet everything is accomplished.

- Lau Tzu

27th November to 29th November, 2017 Highlights

Day- 3 29th November

Nature Walk

Handball match

Playing with numbers

Battle of Sahara

Final reflection

PLAYING WITH NUMBERS Playing with numbers seemed like no Herculean task at first. Cards with numbers were haphazardly placed on the field and four teams were, in turn to stamp on the numbered cards in ascending order. But that was not all. The most random fouls were called out over the simplest of doings throughout the game. Even the most irrelevant fouls would take us back to the start. A pinch of annoyance could be felt in the air but everybody collectively continued to go

on with a composed mind. It eventually dawned on us that we were repeatedly being pointed out to instill impatience and observe our immediate reactions and impulsive behavior. But the last two days had had a lasting impact on us. We were all calm and strategically helped the other teams to encourage collaboration rather than competition. Magic Bus had successfully cultivated a stillness in us, made us more considerate.

Nature Walk

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Our Experiential Education

Training Coaches

Everywhere in nature we are taught

the lessons of patience and waiting.

We want things a long time before

we get them; and the fact that we

want them a long time makes them

all the more precious when they

come. - Joseph F. Smith

BATTLE OF SAHARA

After the activities of the morning came to a close, the Magic Bus instructors introduced us to the Battle of Sahara; a game where teams had to fill each other’s buckets with water, both of which were on the opposite side of time of the football ground. After three mentally and physically straining days, this activity was a breath of fresh air. We were told to let ourselves go and connect with the child inside all of us, all the while obeying the restrictions. The activity taught us how to have fun even under stressful conditions and various constrictions.

FINAL REFLECTION

Finding our Groups –

United we stand

These unforgettable three days have had a long-lasting impact on us. The final reflection was a discussion session where along with the instructors all the students shared their experience and according to them what they will be taking away from this trip.

All the students had different takes on the lessons they learnt. Some said that they learnt the importance of teamwork others said that they learnt the value of knowing yourself. There were few who said it made them connect with nature while the majority stated that it helped them be more confident beings. But all in all everyone agreed that this experience has opened their minds. It has helped them shape themselves into humans with more confidence, wisdom and compassion.

This experience has widened our horizons, helped us overcome our fears and made our bonds stronger.

All the students then thanked team magic bus for being such warm hosts and incredible supporters.

Student Editorial Body Batch 1

Rohan Phatale, Navya Gupta, Tanvi Krishnakumar, Sejal Gandhi, Pari Satarkar, Suryaansh Jaiswal and Himanshu Singh

Batch 2 Nidhish Birhade, Muskaan Razdan, Medha Arora

Teacher Editorial Body Anna Raphael, Anjana Debnath and

Myrtle T.J. Francis

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Student Speak

“We received so much more than we

expected. The activities were fun and we were

taught the underlined lessons. It is an

experience that will be remembered.”

Dev Akre, XI A

“Magic Bus was truly an experience of a

lifetime. Everything, from the dorms till the

activities, was absolutely impeccable. Thank

you Principal Ma’am and Magic Bus, for

these unforgettable three days.” Nidhish Birhade, XI B

“Amazing trip organized by the team of magic

bus; loved it. Would like to come next year

too.”

Aman Parekh, XI C

“This was an amazing experience for me. The

atmosphere in the center is pleasant.

The food was out of this world.”

Aman Chugera, XI C

“The activities were very exciting. Amazing

experience! They are moments to cherish.”

Aryan Gadgil, XI C

“The activities are exciting and interesting.

The food was great and the ground is

amazing.”

Ashwin Rathi, XI C

“This was an awesome experience! It was

really fun to participate in the adventurous

activities!”

Daksh Bhargava, XI C

“An Amazing experience! The instructors are

very friendly and the games are enjoyable.”

Mehardeep Singh, XI C

“The campus is very nice. The food is very good. And the activities are very fun.”

Vedant Shah, XI C

“The games they had planned are splendid

and I learnt many valuable lessons that will

stay with me forever.”

Gurseece Kochhar, XI D

“Their games are super thrilling. The instructors

are very friendly and supportive. Thoroughly

enjoyed my stay here!”

Harsh Chhajed, XI D

“I am sooo happy right now! Through this

Camp I have had an opportunity to discover

myself and my friends better. Thank you

magic bus”

Shivraj Patil, XI D

“Magic bus has been a great experience.

Wonderful people, great food. In all beautiful

three days.”

Aditi Kharat, XI A

“Loved everything about this camp it

brought the best out of me and I enjoyed

rock climbing and rappelling the most.”

Manasi Murarka, XI A

“loved all the activities, the food was delicious

and had a lot of fun!!. In all it was an

enthralling experince.”

Shikha Bhat, XI A

“The one thing that I admire the most is the

way the magic bus instructors the way they

deliver the message behind the activities.”

Mrinalika Sharma, XI B

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“It was undoubtedly an amazing experience

all the activities were meaningful. We now find

ourselves to be stronger individuals who are

capable of facing all the challenges in a more

mature way.”

Kaarshnee Dewan, XI B

“Gained a lot of wisdom through the

activities; the instructors are very helpful and

friendly. Thank-you Principal Ma’am for giving me this opportunity.”

Muskan Bhan, XI B

“Magic Bus was great fun. Freaking out before

almost every activity seemed worth it by the

end”

Hunar Malik, XI C

“It was an incredible experience. The place is

breath taking. The activities are very

adventurous. Thank-you Magic Bus!”

Sweta Singhania, XI B

“This place has been a fabulous experience

that I am going to cherish throughout my life.

Being with our friends, having fun and learning

was an exceptional experience.”

Jahnvi Khanwani, XI

“amazing experience, thoroughly enjoyed

myself. Would love to thank all the people of

magic bus camp for providing us such a

good time”

Zaina Deshpande, XI C

“amazing time here. The activites are fun filled,

the beauty of nature is breath taking. I have

learnt a lot of valuable lessons here and have

made memories that I will cherish forever.”

Anushka Chandra, XI D

“I have this whole new perspective about

life, the world and the people around me.

Three days can really enhance your

personality and re-fix decisions.”

Shanvi Dhir, XI C

“We’re extremely lucky to have been given

this opportunity. Nothing compared to the

feeling of joy and learning in such a beautiful

place and through thoughtful and

adventurous activities.”

Medha Arora, XI C

“Visiting the Magic Bus Center has been a

wonderful experience. Class XI bonded more

and many of us got to overcome our fears.

Thank you!”

Aayushi Jain, XI D

One of the most memorable experiences. I will

never forget this and thank Principal ma’am

and Magic Bus for this opportunity

Hanah Varghese, XID

“Thank you Principal ma’am for arranging

such an amazing experience which included

personal leadership skills development.”

Mehuli Mahapatra, XI D

“Had an wonderful experience, would

always remember this trip with a smile on my

face. Thanks!

Siya Dewasthaly, XI D

“Magic bus has been a thought provoking

experience for me the activities were thrilling

and well structured.”

Manasi Nagpal, XI B

Student Speak

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Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed.

Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with Love, Gratitude and Grace. - Denis Waitley

Pictures Speak Louder Than Words

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Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to Victory.

Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.

-Sun Tzu-

Pictures Speak Louder Than Words

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A picture is worth a thousand words; but the memories are priceless…

Pictures Speak Louder Than Words