November 2018

CIS team evaluation seems optimistic

A few weeks ago, the Council of International Schools (CIS) team visited Woodstock school. The team examined the school for a week and documented the information in the form of a report which was sent to the CIS Board of Directors. Woodstock is currently accredited with the Middle States Association (MSA), but the accreditation gets […]

by Arina Amatya

Despite laws, society keeps people from coming out

“Why is straight the default?” — Love, Simon. We live in a world where IPC section 377 — which states that states that “whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished” — has been abolished. Similarly, the Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 [2007 AD], […]

by Chittish Pasbola, staff reporter

It’s up to youth to change relations with Pakistan

During the 2011 ICC World Cup semifinal, my family and I were watching the intense match between India and Pakistan. As Pakistan was chasing India’s total of 260 runs, on a Zaheer Khan ball, I shouted, “Go get that Pakistani terrorist!” The next few moments were a blur to me. I was taken out of […]

by Archi Arunima, staff reporter

Why death cannot do us apart

When the 1971 Liberation War was going on in Bangladesh, thousands of young and hot-headed men walked out of their homes. Rising up to fight for the sake of their motherland and their freedom, they were selfless. Amongst the rabble of those men, stood a person who never chased any glory or personal gain, just […]

by Archita Aggarwal, staff reporter

Everybody’s favorite, Ms. Timothy has no regrets

Living a life without regrets is a very tough task, but Ms. Subhashini Timothy, one of the oldest staff members at Woodstock, claims to have successfully accomplished this. “What I want, I have. God has blessed me in life, except for a home, which I hope I will get some day. I am a very […]

by Rohan Mathias, staff reporter

The common flu leaves Woodstock floundering

A stranger walking through Woodstock School recently would probably think that there was an unsafe nuclear power plant nearby, with all the face masks being worn. The truth is far less dangerous, though no less pervasive a problem. In the past two weeks, the Woodstock community has been struck down by the common flu that […]

by Rohan Mathias, staff reporter

Humans of Activity Week: Hiking Gangotri

Grade 11 went on a trip to Gangotri to learn about travel writing, hiking and the rich heritage of the area. Along the way, the group saw animals, beautiful sights, and they bonded with everyone on the trip, making everything generally more enjoyable. We left our hotel in the morning and walked up to an […]

by Victoria Lee, 1st person editor

Humans of Activity Week: A life bound by an iron will

Sincere attention, modesty, and smiles were all I received from Mr. Shashank Katoch, the Program Manager of the Sambhaavnaa institution. For Activity Week, in Dharamshala, our group visited the social workshop institution where I met Mr. Katoch. And to my surprise, his untainted smile, too, had its own story to tell. “When I was a […]

by Priyansha Agarwal, staff reporter

People’s experiences of Sadie Hawkins

There was much anticipation for this year’s Sadie Hawkins. The theme was “Secret Garden.” People were all decked, dressed, and ready for the event on a cold October night. Many showed up in beautiful dresses and formal suits with dates or friends by their side. Despite the hype, not everyone had a pleasant experience. Some […]

by Daeun Joo

Bitter conflicts bring sweetness to life

I always thought that I was able to differentiate “true friends” from “just friends.” Yet, an uncomfortable truth dawned upon me in grade eight, which made me realized that I was not able to. Making new friends has always been one of my favourite things, despite the fact that I have struggled so far to identify “true […]