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  Sep 2025

• Hearts Aglow, Joy to Show!

  
  

  Dr. Dipika Das | International School

MRV: One school, one family, one spirit..

Appreciation, a beautiful gesture that makes our lives richer and healthier. It’s more than just a feeling; it’s an action that connects us to others and ourselves.
Thankfulness fills our hearts with gratitude, helpfulness makes us instruments of kindness, and words of appreciation uplift others and inspire them to be their best. Together, these simple acts create harmony, joy, and a truly happy school where every heart feels valued and loved.

Appreciation and gratitude are directly linked to happiness, and this is something both psychology and real-life experiences confirm. At MRV, we believe education is not only about academic excellence but also about building joyful hearts, compassionate minds, and strong communities. This September, we embark on a special journey; a nine-day Appreciation & Bliss Celebration, where every student, staff member, and parent will come together to spread kindness, gratitude, and joy. Our goal is simple yet profound; to experience the sheer beauty and bliss of living, fuelled by a spirit of gratitude and appreciation.

Appreciation is not just a polite gesture; it has a profound impact on human psychology. Modern researches show that when we feel appreciated, our brains release dopamine and serotonin, chemicals linked to joy and emotional well-being. There's a profound benefit to practicing appreciation, and it often has more to do with the person expressing it than the person receiving it.

Appreciation creates trust, warmth, and respect. It turns classrooms into communities and schools into families. A single word of praise can inspire students to push beyond limits and teachers to give their very best. Focusing on appreciation shifts our minds away from complaints and worries, helping us build resilience and peace. When one person shares appreciation, it inspires others to do the same. It creates a ripple effect, and the positivity spreads like light.

Our mission is simple yet powerful. We want to make MRV a truly happy school by turning our vision into actions that touch hearts and transform lives. For one week, the entire MRV community will come together to practice appreciation. Let's open our hearts, purify our minds, and bask in the beauty of living. Students & staff are all invited to join in this celebration of gratitude and positivity. This isn't a top-down initiative; it's a collective experience. Students and staff will have the opportunity to genuinely appreciate one another, building stronger bonds and a more positive environment. We're also extending a warm invitation to all parents, because at MRV, we are more than just a school, we are a family and a community. Let's face each other with appreciation, kindness, and an open heart. Let's focus on the good in each other and let this festivity bring out the best in us. May we emerge stronger, more thankful, and filled with joy!

As we embark on this beautiful journey of appreciation, I invite each one of you to join hands in making this initiative a grand success. For the next week, let's come together to celebrate the goodness in each other, to appreciate the little things that make our lives richer, and to spread positivity throughout our community. This week of festivity is more than a fleeting event. It's a chance to add beauty and strength to our collective character. Let's make this a habit that extends far beyond a single week, cultivating a lasting legacy of positivity and mutual respect for everyone in MRV.

• International Studies