24 March to 7 June 2025
Highlights from Walnut School
Board Game Battles: Where Strategy Meets Fun!
Strategic thinking
Recently, our Shivane campus Std. 4–5 students and Wakad campus Std. 6–8 champions showcased incredible strategic thinking during our board game competition! Watching these young minds analyse moves, collaborate with teammates and handle both victories and defeats with grace reminded us why board games are such a powerful learning tool.
At Walnut School, board games aren’t just fun activities — they’re carefully selected brain-building exercises that develop critical thinking, problem solving and social skills. From Chinese checkers to strategic card games, our students learn to think fast, take calculated risks and bounce back from setbacks in a safe, supportive environment.
What made it special:
- Team spirit: Students formed dynamic duos across divisions and genders
- Strategic thinking: Real-time application of classroom strategic thinking lessons
- Independence: Students navigated challenges, made decisions and solved problems on their own
- Sportsmanship: Graceful winners and learners who turned defeats into growth opportunities
Stellar Success: 100% CBSE Std. 10 Results!
Academic results
Breaking records, building futures
- Shivane campus: 5th consecutive year of 100% pass rate!
- Fursungi campus: 3rd consecutive year of 100% pass rate!
Our Std. 10 students have once again proven that Walnut’s approach delivers exceptional results. With 51% of Shivane campus students and 50% of Fursungi campus students scoring above 90%, these achievements reflect the power of our unique learning system.
Our proven formula:
- No-bag system reduces physical burden while maximising learning
- Subject-specific classrooms create focused learning environments
- Systematic planning ensures comprehensive preparation
- Continuous assessment through formative and summative evaluations
These results showcase how our students are truly “Tough Outside, Smart Inside” — ready to face any challenge with confidence and competence.
Read the full success storyFelicitation Event Highlights
Celebrating our champions
Our recent felicitation ceremonies at both Shivane and Fursungi campuses were filled with pride, joy and unforgettable moments! Parents, students and teachers came together to honour exceptional achievements and remarkable growth stories. The atmosphere was electric as we celebrated not just academic success, but the all round development that makes Walnut students truly special.
Event highlights:
- Recognition of top achievers and “Big Leap” award winners
- Beautiful moments captured with families
- Special commemorative gifts for graduates
- Emotional farewell messages and continued support promises
Baby Walnuts Start the New Year: 2025–26
Fresh starts across all campuses
This year brought two beautiful kinds of excitement across Shivane, Fursungi and Wakad campuses — brand new faces discovering school for the very first time, and familiar little ones stepping confidently into their next grade!
Brand new Baby Walnuts (Nursery):
- First ever school experience with wide eyed wonder
- Gentle introduction activities to ease separation anxiety
- Patient teachers helping tiny hands explore colourful classrooms
- Precious first moments of curiosity and discovery
Growing up Baby Walnuts:
- Junior KG: Last year’s Nursery students showing off their confidence!
- Senior KG: Junior KG graduates tackling new challenges with excitement
- Std. 1: Our Senior KG champions taking their big leap into primary school
From nervous first timers to confident grade climbers, each campus buzzed with the perfect mix of fresh excitement and familiar joy!
Democracy in Action: School Elections and Leadership
Student council
Our students experienced democracy firsthand through school elections across all campuses! From campaign speeches to manifesto creation, ballot casting to result announcements — each step offered valuable insights into the electoral process.
Celebrating our new leaders: Congratulations to our newly appointed house captains! Selected for their exemplary conduct, academic excellence and leadership potential, these young leaders received their badges during a meaningful investiture ceremony, where outgoing captains ceremonially handed over their responsibilities.
See the election highlights →Upcoming Events: Electric Saturday — June 21st
Campus-wise events
This Saturday brings exciting activities across all three campuses! From engaging STEM explorations and dynamic debates to fun-filled activities and memorable slumber parties, there’s something special for everyone to enjoy and learn from.
Shivane campus:
- Fun Time: Std. 1
- STEM Activities: Std. 6, 7
- Slumber Party: Std. 9 and 10 Boys
Fursungi campus:
- Fun Time: Std. 1
Wakad campus:
- Fun Time: Std. 1
- Debate Competition: Std. 6, 7, 8
Electric Saturdays showcase the best of Walnut’s hands-on learning approach where students grow “Tough Outside, Smart Inside!”
See you this Saturday!
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