The transition from Class X to Class XI marks a pivotal phase in a student’s academic journey—bringing new opportunities along with greater responsibilities. To support students and parents through this shift, J. H. Tarapore School organised an Orientation Programme for the incoming Class XI batch on 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
The session began with a warm welcome and introduction to the faculty, creating an atmosphere of comfort and openness. Parents were also invited to share their suggestions, making the interaction collaborative and inclusive.
𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐑𝐮𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐇. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧 highlighted the increased academic expectations at the senior secondary level, stressing the importance of 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 and 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. Parents were encouraged to trust and support their children during this phase.
Emphasis was also laid on 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, with students being motivated to participate in co-curricular activities and experiences beyond the classroom.
The programme concluded on a reassuring note, leaving students and parents with a sense of clarity, confidence, and quiet excitement for the journey ahead.
J. H. Tarapore School celebrated its Annual Recognition Day on Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 , with great fervour and enthusiasm. The event, held at the Aura Mazda Auditorium aimed to honour and recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of its students.
The highlight of the event was the presence of Mrs. Tina Bodhanwala Sood, Director, Tarapore Schools, whose inspiring words added to the significance of the occasion. The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the enlightenment of knowledge and wisdom.
The stage was graced by the presence of the prize winners who exuded charm and confidence as they sought the blessings of the Almighty and pledged to upload the values of excellence throughout their lives.
Throughout the ceremony the audience was captivated as the students were awarded for their academic brilliance, exemplary conduct and perseverance . Special recognition was also given to the Primary All Rounder Sanvi Snigdha Sethy, whose outstanding performance across various fields stood out.
Moreover, students who excelled the extracurricular activities such as yoga, dance and various Olympiads were lauded for their achievements highlighting the school’s commitment to holistic development.
In a heartfelt gesture, individuals who participated in the blood donation camp held last year were also felicitated, underscoring the school’s emphasis on social responsibility and community service.
J. H. Tarapore School remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing young minds and shaping future leaders, and events like the Recognition Day serve as a testament to its dedication towards holistic education.
J. H. Tarapore School, Jamshedpur, hosted its 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 on 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 with great enthusiasm. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a dance performance based on the theme 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬.
The event celebrated students’ achievements across academics, values, and co-curricular fields, reflecting the school’s commitment to holistic development in line with 𝐍𝐄𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐0. The 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐚, felicitated the awardees and encouraged them to strive for excellence.
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐀𝐳𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧 (𝐒𝐭𝐝. 𝐗𝐈𝐈) was honoured by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐡𝐚, 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, for her commendable social work.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐮 𝐒𝐞𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 was presented to 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐈𝐪𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐥 (𝐒𝐭𝐝. 𝐗𝐈𝐈).
A new recognition, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 Teacher 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐣𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 – 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝, was introduced this year and awarded to 𝐀𝐫𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐚 (𝐒𝐭𝐝. 𝐗) for her kindness, dignity, and quiet strength, recognising her willingness to help others, often without being asked.
The 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 and 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 jointly received the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝. Donations were also presented to social organisations, and blood donors were honoured for their service.
The programme concluded with the vote of thanks and the School Song.
J. H. Tarapore School joyfully celebrated its 𝐊𝐠. & 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲 on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, with the meaningful theme “𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.” The event beautifully conveyed the message of harmony, unity, and global togetherness through delightful performances by the young learners.
The little stars presented charming dance performances symbolizing love, friendship, and peace across different cultures and countries. Their innocence, confidence, and expressive movements filled the atmosphere with joy and warmth, leaving the audience deeply impressed.
One of the highlights of the programme was the 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 of the youngest group of students, whose presence on stage added a special charm and emotional touch to the celebration.
𝐌𝐫. 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚 graced the occasion with his presence and support, adding to the significance of the celebration.
Parents and guests appreciated the enthusiastic performances of the children and the dedicated efforts of the teachers, which made the program a memorable success.
The event reflected J. H. Tarapore School’s commitment 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, making the celebration truly meaningful and memorable.
We are proud to share the list of our 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, whose outstanding performance reflects their dedication, language proficiency, and academic excellence. Among these achievers, the highlighted students have successfully qualified for the 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐝, earning the opportunity to compete at the next level. Their achievement brings great pride to the school and serves as an inspiration to their peers. We congratulate all the medal winners and wish our second-round qualifiers the very best for the upcoming stage of the competition.
On 22 January, a grand Winter Carnival was successfully organized on the premises of J.H. Tarapore School. Students from Classes I to V attended the carnival along with their parents, while students from Class VI onwards also participated actively and enthusiastically in various activities. The entire campus was filled with joy, excitement, and festive cheer. The most noteworthy aspect of the event was a commendable pledge taken collectively by all the children—that no matter how enjoyable the fair might be, they would not litter the surroundings. Owing to this pledge and the conscious efforts made by the students, the school grounds remained clean and well-maintained even at the end of the carnival. The Winter Carnival proved to be a wonderful blend of entertainment, learning, and social responsibility, and was enjoyed by all, making it a memorable and successful event.
“ The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” The formal Graduation Night and Valediction was held on 16 th January, 2026. It was a solemn day that marked the achievements, hard work and determination of the students as they celebrated a significant milestone in their academic journey. Our Chairman Mr. Bailey Bodhanwala, Director Mrs. Rubina Bodhanwala, Mrs.Tina Bodhanwala Sood, Director, Tarapore School, Mrs.Nargis A Madon, our former Director, Principal Mrs. Lata Sharat and Vice Principal Mrs. Rukshana H.Gardin and the teachers blessed and wished the students of Std.XII luck for their future endeavours in the midst of their parents. The day marked an integral part in the lives of the graduating students, who have demonstrated exceptional academic prowess, creativity, and leadership skills throughout. The students were presented with mementoes and certificates.
J. H. Tarapore School bids a heartfelt farewell to the Batch of 2025–2026. J. H. Tarapore School hosted its grand Farewell Ceremony for the outgoing batch of 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 on 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at the prestigious 𝐀𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐳𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦. This year’s celebration embraced the enchanting theme “𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐫-𝐞-𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐚𝐭”, recreating the timeless charm and old-world romance of purani Dilli. The venue came alive with warm hues, intricate décor, and a soulful atmosphere that beautifully captured the cultural richness of the capital’s bygone era.
The afternoon was filled with nostalgia and celebration as students, teachers, and staff gathered to honour the graduating class through heartfelt speeches, vibrant performances, and special recognitions.
The school proudly honoured its winners: 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐉.𝐇.𝐓.𝐒 – 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 – 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐮𝐣𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 – 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐢 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢
These honours applauded the unique personalities, popularity, and grace of the students who stood out during their years at J. H. Tarapore School. The school community came together to shower blessings and best wishes upon the outgoing students as they prepare to embark on new journeys. The afternoon concluded with warm embraces, joyful photographs, and a shared sense of gratitude, making it a truly memorable celebration.
J.H. Tarapore School hosted its 23rd Annual Sports Day on 8th December 2025, transforming the school grounds into a hub of athletic achievement, teamwork, and enthusiastic school spirit. The event began with a warm welcome to the Chief Guest, our Director, Mrs. Rubina Bodhanwala. She was graciously received by the Principal, Mrs. Lata Sharat, and the Vice Principal, Mrs. Rukshana Gardin. They also extended a cordial welcome to the former Director of our school, Mrs. Nargis A. Madon, who graced the occasion as a special guest. Their words of encouragement and appreciation set a positive and inspiring tone for the day. Following the welcome, the Chief Guest hoisted the school flag and declared the meet open.
A well-synchronised and impressive March Past by students of Std. IX–XII, led by the School Pupil Leader, Vanya Pandey, and the Assistant School Pupil Leader, Sreyangsi Chakraborty, marked a proud beginning to the programme. This was followed by the torch-lighting ceremony led by Ayesha Baig, Pragya Bhardwaj, Shubangee Saha, Anshika Sharma, Nandini Singh, and Hiba Firdous. The Sportsman’s Oath was administered confidently by Meghna Giri, Sports Minister, and Yashika, Assistant Sports Minister.
The programme featured cheerful and imaginative primary events such as The Happy Scoops Run, Toe-tastic Challenge, Collector’s Crunch, and The Obstacle Dash, filling the field with joy and enthusiasm. This was followed by a graceful and well-coordinated Yoga Display by primary and middle school students. Senior students showcased speed and determination in the 100 m and 200 m flat races, drawing energetic applause from the audience. The spirited Tug of War, along with the Faculty and Didi’s Events, added a lively and engaging conclusion to the competitions.
The meet concluded with the prize distribution ceremony, honouring students for their outstanding performances. It also included the announcement of special recognitions:
Best March Past – Ruby House
Best House – Ruby House
Best Athlete: High School Department – Mantasha Khan (VIII A)
Best Athlete: Higher Secondary Department – Shambhavi Pathak (XI B) & Meghna Giri (XII A) The lowering of the flag, followed by the Vote of Thanks, the School Song, and the National Anthem, brought the event to a dignified and memorable close.
J. H. Tarapore School marked a proud milestone with the inauguration of its new State-of-the-art auditorium: Aura Mazda – The Light of Wisdom, on Sunday November 2nd, 2025.
Following the inauguration, Aura Mazda came alive with its first-ever theatrical production – Khul Jaa Sim Sim – The Wonder Cave – a grand retelling of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The shows were held from 12th to 14th November, with four performances in total. The evening shows on the 13th and 14th welcomed parents, Management Committee members and dignitaries, while special morning shows were organised for students and invited schools.
The school transformed into an Arabian desert world – golden dunes, lanterns, markets and mystical caves – immersing guests in Ali Baba’s vibrant realm from the moment they stepped in.
Inside the auditorium, Aura Mazda’s modern design elevated the production. The LED screen drew viewers into the cave, intelligent lighting added dramatic depth and the acoustics with the school choir brought every moment alive – creating a truly immersive and unforgettable experience.
Marking 23 years of shaping young minds, Director Mrs. Rubina Bodhanwala captured J. H. Tarapore School’s journey from humble beginnings to a respected institution in the heart of the city. Through thoughtful narration she highlighted the school’s dedication to quality education, life skills and values – nurturing confident, compassionate, and capable learners ready to face life with integrity.
The Principal, Mrs Lata Sharat in her speech expressed her gratitude to all the stakeholders for being supportive to the institution from its inception.
Aura Mazda is not just a performance stage – it is a creative space where students have the freedom to explore, express and excel. In the years ahead, it will serve as a vibrant platform for cultural programmes, elocutions, debates, and inter-school competitions, helping every child of J. H. Tarapore School truly shine with learning, confidence, and creativity.
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