About J H Tarapore

The much-awaited Convergence-2023, an exhilarating interschool event, by the Primary Department of J.H.Tarapore School was concluded with remarkable success, leaving participants and attendees with unforgettable memories.

It was organised on the eve of Friendship Day on Saturday,  5th August,  2023.

Convergence brought together students from various schools in the region for a celebration of camaraderie, wellness, and creativity.

The event’s diverse sessions catered to the holistic development of the students, focusing on three core themes: Making Friends, Healthy Food, Art and Craft and Advertisements.

Making Friends:-

Promoting inclusivity and fostering new connections, the Making Friends sessions with the theme Mighty Millets aimed to break barriers and create a welcoming environment for all attendees. Interactive ice-breaking activities, team-building exercises, and engaging games allowed students to interact in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, cultivating bonds that will last a lifetime.

Healthy Do It yourself  session was conducted by Chef Supratim from Hotel Sonnet. 

In an effort to promote healthy eating habits and encourage a balanced lifestyle,  this  session offered delicious recipes and presentations on nutrition and sustainable food practices.

Creative Connections

Nurturing creativity and artistic expression, the Art and Craft sessions provided a platform for students to showcase their talents and learn new skills. This  workshops allowed participants to explore their artistic potential and appreciate the beauty of self-expression.

The students were thrilled to present their advertisements during the session ‘Vigyapan ki Duniya’. There was enthusiasm and passion displayed by the students during the session.

The organizers expressed their sincere gratitude to all participating schools, volunteers, teachers, and attendees for their unwavering support in making Convergence-2023 a memorable and transformational experience.

The exhilarating journey of the prestigious IVth CISCE Zonal Carrom Tournament 2023 reached its culmination as the final event concluded on 28th July, 2023, at J.H. Tarapore School.

The closing ceremony witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, and the Chief Guest for the occasion was Dr. Hasan Imam Mallick, the Assistant Manager of Health and Wellness at Tata Steel. His presence added grandeur to the event.

The finals of the U – 19 singles category witnessed an exceptional display of skill. Rohan Kumar Singh (Church School Beldih) and Reet Agarwal (J.H.Tarapore School) emerged victorious after an intense neck-to-neck battle against Mohd. Ibtesham (KPS Mango) and Prachi Modanwal (J.H.Tarapore School) respectively.

In the doubles category, Awais Raza & Shadab Ansari (KPS Mango) and Sneha Mahato & Suhani Kamal (KPS Gamharia) formed an unstoppable team, taking home the U – 19 tournament title with their seamless coordination and exceptional teamwork.

During the three-day trials, young carrom enthusiasts from different schools showcased exceptional skills and unwavering determination. The IVth Zonal Carrom Tournament 2023 celebrated their talent emphasizing on sportsmanship and fair play. The Participants earned themselves a coveted opportunity to proudly represent their schools on the regional platform.

The results of the U-19 category (Singles) are as follows:

Position	Boys	Girls
1st	Rohan Kumar Singh(Church School Beldih)	Reet Agarwal(J.H.Tarapore School)
2nd	Mohd. Ibtesham(KPS Mango)	Prachi Modanwal(J.H.Tarapore School)
3rd	Sohail Akhter(KPS Mango)	Khushi Kumari(KPS Gamharia)

The results of the U-19 category (Doubles) are as follows:

Position	Boys	Girls
1st	Awais Raza & Shadab Ansari(KPS Mango)	Sneha Mahato & Suhani Kamal(KPS Gamharia)
2nd	Harsh Vardhan Sharma & Aditya Gope(SKPS)	Aayat Sheikh & Ridhima Bisoi(Church School Beldih)
3rd	Yash Sona & Adarsh Dubey(Church School Beldih)	Sagarika Sharma & Yesha Agarwal(DBMS English School)

The closing ceremony celebrated participants’ achievements and expressed gratitude to all the contributors – School Management, Organizing Committee, Faculty, Volunteers, and the Media – for their invaluable support in ensuring the tournament’s success. J.H. Tarapore School takes immense pride in its commitment towards promoting sports and extracurricular activities. 

As the event concludes, the school extends best wishes to the selected students as they carry forward the legacy of sporting excellence.

The second day of the IVth CISCE Zonal Carrom Tournament 2023 witnessed an electrifying U-17 competition, showcasing young talent in the game of carrom. The tournament which was held at J. H. Tarapore School reached its climax with exhilarating results.

The event witnessed the esteemed presence of Mr. Avinesh Tripathy, the District Sports Officer at Department of Art, Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, as the Chief Guest. Once a talented National Level Volleyball player, he now stands as a respected leader in the realm of sports administration.

With unmatched skill and determination, the young carrom players battled it out on the board, leaving spectators in awe of their abilities. After intense rounds of competition, the results of the U-17 Category are as follows:

Winners of U-17 (Singles) Category:

Position	Boys	Girls
1st	Rishab Kumar Singh(KPS Gamharia)	Zarnain Monazza(J.H.Tarapore School)
2nd	Sheikh Zayed Bin Zahid(KPS Mango)	Nikki Kumari(Gulmohur High School)
3rd	Aditya Kumar(Church School Beldih)	Maryam Shabbir(KPS Mango)

Winners of the U-17 (Doubles) Category:

Position	Boys	Girls
1st	Aariz Mahboob & Mohammad Abban(KPS Mango)	Nazra Ahmad & Dipanita Manik(J.H.Tarapore School)
2nd	Amit Kumar Gupta & Gaurav Kumar Singh(Church School Beldih)	Dipika Kumari & Swati Kumari(KPS Gamharia)
3rd	Dipesh Pandey & Raj Srivastava(KPS Kadma)	Namra Aslam & Tasmiya Kainat(KPS Mango)

The vibrant game of carrom has taken center stage at J.H. Tarapore School as students put their skills to the test during the highly anticipated three-day event – the IVth CISCE Zonal Carrom Tournament 2023.

On 26th July 2023, the sports department of J. H. Tarapore School organized a tournament for the U-14 Category that saw enthusiastic participation from students of 26 different schools, all coming together to showcase their exceptional talent in the traditional board game of carrom.

The ceremony commenced with a heartfelt invocation of blessings as a ceremonial lamp was lit, signifying the auspicious beginning of the event. The occasion was graced by the esteemed presence of the Olympian, Mr. Anand Louis Menezes, Senior Manager at Tata Steel Sports Department, who adorned the role of Chief Guest for the day.

The event was graced by esteemed Guests of Honour, Mr. L. Nageshwar Rao, representing the Tata Steel Karate Center, and Mrs. Priti Sinha, the Principal of Gulmohar High School and Zonal Coordinator of the Jamshedpur Zone. Adding to the significance of the occasion, Mr. D. P. Balmiki served as the chief referee throughout the tournament.

The selection process encompassed various rounds, each meticulously designed to assess and evaluate the participants’ diverse skill sets and abilities.

The highlight of the event was the eagerly awaited results of the first day of the CISCE Zonal Carrom Tournament 2023, which included the singles and doubles competitions in the U-14 category, with outcomes declared for both Boys and Girls.

Winners of U-14 Tournament: Singles Category

Position	Boys	Girls
1.	Abir Bag (Church School Beldih)	Payal Ghosh (Church School Beldih)
2.	Ayush Kumar (Vig School)	Sonam Jha (Church School Beldih)
3.	Jayant Karan (Church School Beldih)	Prachi Pattnaik (KPS Gamharia)

Winners of U-14 Tournament : Doubles Category

Position	Boys	Girls
1.	Rehan Alam & Gaurav Agarwal(Church School Beldih)	Izma Israr & Saima Shahid(Church School Beldih)
2.	Deepanshu Pal & Sourav Kumar Pandey (KPS Gamharia)	Anshika Mangaraj & Alisha Bharti(J.H.Tarapore School)
3.	Om Narayan Mishra & Amrit Kumar (Carmel Junior College)	Naeema Khan & Sufia Naaz(KPS Mango)

Mrs. Rubina Bodhanwala, the Director of J.H. Tarapore School, along with Mrs. Lata Sharat, the Principal, and Mrs. Rukshana H. Gardin, the Vice-Principal, expressed their heartfelt satisfaction with the overwhelming response and participation of the students.

Mr. V. Arun Kumar, the Head of the Sports Department at J.H. Tarapore School, also expressed his pride in witnessing the students’ dedication to the game and their sportsmanship spirit, as the IVth CISCE Zonal Carrom Tournament 2023 at J.H. Tarapore School commenced remarkably well, holding the promise of discovering exceptional talents who could shine at higher levels in the world of carrom.

J.H.Tarapore School took a bold step towards fostering creativity, curiosity and hands on learning by organising an exhilarated “Bagless Day” for its students.

On Saturday 22nd July, 2023, the school premises was abuzz with excitement as children participated in ‘One Day Fun Day’ a myriad of engaging activities for Stds. I to V, concentrating around various vocations like pottery, gardening, sewing for Stds. VI to XII

With a mission to broaden young minds and inspire them to explore diverse career paths, the Bagless  Day initiative sought to break away from traditional routines and offer an immersive experience unlike any other

Throughout the event, each level embarked on a unique journey. “We believe that education extends far beyond the classroom walls”, said the Principal, Mrs. Lata Sharat. “The Bagless Day was an excellent opportunity for our students to step out of their comfort zones and discover their interests.

The highlight of the day was a visit by RJ Manoj from Radio City who engaged with the students in a few games and an interactive session inspiring them to embrace their passions and explore the world of media and communication.

As the day drew to a close, the joy and fulfilment on the faces of the students were palpable. It left an indelible mark on their hearts and minds, inspiring a collective commitment to embrace the pursuit of knowledge and professional excellence.JHTS extends it’s hard felt gratitude to the dedicated faculty, enthusiastic students, supportive parents and generous volunteers who made this event a Re sounding success.

The Green Warriors Club of the Primary Department had organised various activities to celebrate the World Environment Day on 30th June , 2023.

The students had participated in various activities like Leaf Printing, Bookmarks making bracelets making with dry flowers and leaves. A slogans writing competition on SAVE TREES 🌳 was also conducted.
The children enjoyed a lot and understood the important role that nature plays in our lives.

The Environment Club of J.H.Tarapore School organized a fun filled activity day on 28^th June, 2023. The theme was ‘BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION’. This aimed at sensitizing the students about the harmful effects of plastic and following the principle of REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE. Classes I TO XII took part in various competitions ranging from making posters, collage, mobile stands, products made from newspaper, paper cups and plates, masks depicting endangered organisms to Ted Talks on the topic ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’.

We also installed a ‘Recycle Station’ in our school portico by joining hands with the ‘Koru Foundation’. This is a non- profit organization which aims at finding sustainable solutions to our civic and social problems. For this, bins have been placed which are differently labeled for collecting different categories of wastes brought to school by the students on a daily basis.

The summer project of the Environment Club was to collect mango seeds for the ‘MISSION MANGO’. The students collected 40 kilograms of mango seeds. These seeds will help in the growth of grafted mango saplings, which is a citizen’s movement to help the farmers and also make India the biggest exporter of mango in the world.

We are delighted to announce that U-14 Sneha Priya of Std VII C secured 2nd Position and U-17 Archita Dey of Std IX A secured 1st position in CISCE ZONAL TABLE TENNIS 2023.

Both the students are selected for CISCE REGIONAL TABLE TENNIS 2023.

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way”

The Cabinet of J. H. Tarapore School for the session 2023-24 was sworn in on Saturday, the 24th of June, at a formal Investiture Ceremony, to confer the authority of leadership portfolios to democratically elected students of J. H. Tarapore School.

The event was presided over by the Director Ms. Rubina Bodhanwala, the Principal Ms.Lata Sharat, and the Vice-Principal Ms. Rukshana Gardin.

A total of 52 members were inducted into the Cabinet and given their portfolios. The Cabinet was sworn in, beginning with the School Pupil Leader, Aarushi Jha (Std.XII) and Assistant School Pupil Leader, Mehreen Mumtaz (Std. XI), followed by the four house leaders(Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz) , the Sports Leader, Cultural Leader, Discipline Leader, Cleanliness Leader, Ethics Leader and the Club Leaders along with their assistants.

The students were nominated and then elected by the students of the High School. They are the ones who have proved to be responsible and have shown exceptional leadership qualities throughout their school life.

Leaders are not made within the four walls of the classroom, they are made where the threshold of the classroom ends and the paradigm of the universe begins. Over the years, J.H. Tarapore School has built an ecosystem where students have been able to identify and hone their skills; along with academics sports is also an integral part of our curriculum. Investiture Ceremony is not just another event; it is a process which allows students to inculcate in them the qualities of a leader and the sense of collective responsibility. The oath taken by the SPL and ASPL, talks of truth, justice, peace and harmony in the school. The office bearers in their oath realise that with great power comes great responsibility.

The newly elected members will definitely be a mirror of the ideologies of the school and a torch bearer to their juniors.

We wish them All the Very Best!!!

 “Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success.”

J.H.Tarapore School organized its Annual Achievers’ Day on the 17 th of June,2023 in the school premises.

The Chief Guest  for the occasion was Mrs. Rubina Bodhanwala, Director, J. H.Tarapore School.

 The students of Stds-X and XII were recognized for their outstanding performance in the ICSE and ISC Board Examinations. Toppers of different streams were recognized. The highest scorers of different subjects were also awarded for their accomplishments. These achievers were felicitated with certificates, mementos and cash awards.

It was a moment of pride and satisfaction for the students as they achieved what they desired.