We love Poetry

Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 13th, 2025! The Good Schools Alliance is kicking off an exhilarating series of weekly Poetry sessions that you won’t want to miss. The GSI Journal proudly presents this vibrant initiative, spreading the joy of creativity and expression to the world through #JoyOfLearning. Join us for an inspiring journey into the power of words! Brinda's first Poetry Session began with greetings and introductions. Ten participants opened, and soon, we had almost 25! Sandeep Dutt introduced the session, emphasising the importance of art, music, and poetry in education. Participants shared their reasons for joining, highlighting the inspirational value of poetry. Sandeep shared a personal story about rediscovering a Rumi book, which led to the session. The discussion focused on poetry's essence, its deep connection to life, and its ability to evoke emotions and reflections. Brinda read Billy Collins' poem, underscoring poetry's personal and practical uses. The session concluded with a call for future sharing of favourite poems and experiences. What next? To encourage more people to explore and share their favourite poems or writings in the GSI journal, you could try the following: 1. Highlight the benefits of sharing - Emphasize that the GSI journal provides a platform for the community to discover new poetry and literature and that sharing their favourites can inspire others. 2. Make it easy to submit - Provide clear instructions on submitting poems or writings to the journal, and ensure the process is straightforward. 3. Feature contributor spotlights - Consider highlighting contributors in the journal or during the sessions, showcasing the diverse range of shared poetry and writings. 4. Encourage discussion and feedback - Foster an environment where participants feel comfortable discussing the poems and writings, providing constructive feedback and insights. 5. Organize themed submissions - You could invite participants to submit poems or writings around specific themes or occasions, making it more engaging. 6. Leverage the community - Encourage participants to reach out to their networks and invite them to contribute to the GSI journal, expanding the pool of contributors. The key is to make the process accessible, engaging, and rewarding for the participants so they feel motivated to share their favourite pieces with the community. Thanks for reading Good Schools India Journal! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gsi.in/subscribe