Asha Torczon

The Revival of Woodstock

As the semester comes to a close, we wanted to reflect on some of the events in these past few months that have helped bring back a sense of normalcy to the Woodstock community. Coffee House At Coffee House, organised by CFI, students got the chance to express their creativity through music and poetry. Goal-A-Thon […]

by Asha Torczon

Holistic Learning with Outdoor Ed Fridays

“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”– John Muir Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Woodstock School has nature at its fingertips. On the walk up to campus, students have become accustomed to the rustle of green leaves, bright, clear views, and […]

by Asha Torczon

Resilience and Innovation with the Personal Project

“Students of this age are very adaptive and very intelligent,” Personal Project Coordinator Ms Nidhi Shekhawat says on the challenges that Grade 10 students have faced regarding the online nature of the personal project this year. This is only the third year that Woodstock students in Grade 10 are working on personal projects that will […]

by Asha Torczon

World Animal Day: Why we need to conserve the diversity of marine life

For almost 100 years, World Animal Day has been observed on October 4th with the goal of bringing focus to the issues that animals face globally and mitigating them with compassion and affection. Those of us who live in India are no strangers to stray animals. Cows are often found wandering through streets alongside traffic, […]

by Asha Torczon

A Captivating Exploration of Humanity, “The Memory Police,” by Yoko Ogawa

Yoko Ogawa has been recognized worldwide for her vivid writing, which manages to naturally depict everyday life while also confronting more omnipresent social issues so effortlessly that it almost feels unintentional. Her most recent book to be translated into English, The Memory Police, was originally released in Japanese almost 30 years ago and resonates with […]