Books Make Us Bigger
ABOUT THE YEAR PASSED BY...
NEEV EARLY YEARS - AY 25-26
532 Students 87 Staf f
Theme:
Reading: The Foundation of Everything
Concept:
How do we grow? True growth begins when we take a moment to look back, examining our actions, recognising our successes and setbacks, and learning from them. Reflection is more than remembering; it's a purposeful act of learning and evolving. By revisiting our past with honesty and intention, we gain the insight needed to improve and move forward. It is through this ongoing process that we become better and wiser versions of ourselves.
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Neev Early Years Indiranagar
Address: #3367/K, 13th Main, HAL 2nd Stage Opp. BSNL office, Indiranagar, Bangalore - 560008
Tel: +91-9449818780, 080-41300836/ 37
Neev Early Years Whitefield
Address: #123/64, Whitefield Main Road, Bangalore - 560066
Tel: +91-8088934742, 8088934743
Neev Early Years Sadashivnagar
Address: #17/1, 18th Cross, Bellary Road, Sadashivnagar, Bangalore - 560080
Tel: +91-9740725521, 080-41756250/ 51
Neev Early Years Koramangala
Address: #421, 17th Main, 4th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore - 560034
Tel: +91-8861710434, 080-40983345/ 48
Neev Early Years Queens Road
Address: #14, Park Road, Tasker Town, Bangalore - 560001
Tel: 080-41144285/ 080-41145323/ +91-6366906991
Message from the Founder
Our parents had 35-year careers, we will have 45-year careers, but our kids will have 55-year careers. Will an upfront education of 16 years be enough for higher longevity in a world of constant change? I know I am being predictable, but given that last year will be remembered as the year arti cial intelligence went from arti cial to real, I believe the best habit, tool, and skill we can give Neev kids is the love of reading. “Literacy in itself is not an education” is a famous assertion by Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting that reading (and writing) are merely tools, and the true goal of education is wholistic development, and context matters. So let's turn to the current context, to understand why reading has become an important tool today.
AI is no longer in the future. Through history, war has been an important use case and early adopter of technology; unmanned systems, enhanced surveillance, autonomous weapons and faster ‘kill chains’ are challenging ethics and decision making. Anthropic’s new development created the signi cant ‘Mythos moment’ by autonomously identifying thousands of high-sensitivity vulnerabilities across browsers and all operating systems used by government, banking, and other tech users, and then, without being asked, responded to its creator and con rmed that the task was complete. Can AI think? Our reading-driven, TOK debate at the start of the year in Grade 11 decided - Not yet! The tech world thinks this is two years away.
In education, beyond planning study schedules and a few logical uses in skill-intensive math or languages, AI is largely used as a Google replacement, evading learning with “cognitive o oading”. Our student group working on AI policy explored use cases for learning with AI, learning about AI and learning for AI. They realised that while kids (and teachers) spend most of their time using AI for convenience, making work easier/quicker, the MIT and Stanford studies demonstrate that this cognitive o oading reduces developing brains’ capacity, creating future vulnerabilities. The late Daniel Kahneman argued more than a decade back, that human beings are "lazy" by nature, meaning our brains are hard-wired to conserve energy.
The 20+ year history of Neev parallels the birth and growth of the ‘Anxious generation’ for whom play-based and physical childhood is replaced by a phone based and digital one. And if we thought social media was toxic, AI takes the digital temptation to the next level. Fighting this gravity will require bravery; the rst three words in a book recently written about my rst generation entrepreneur father were: Veer Bhogya Vasundhara-"the brave shall inherit the earth." Bravery may be the most valuable of all virtues because it is hard to fake and is greatly undervalued in children today.
The impact of current AI, social media, and digital lives, for educators, parents, and children is unmodellable. When we can't predict the future, it does not mean we can’t prepare for it. We will soon publish the student-driven ‘Guidelines for AI use at Neev - V2.0’, around 4 core principles: safety, transparency, fairness, and learning
comes rst. But these are guardrails, what matters are values, that drive free will or intent.
As parents and teachers, it is our job to help young learners without impulse control—whose long-term perspective is not yet developed—understand that moderation is a superpower and present them with the alternative. We need to encourage learners to take more opportunities for unique, self-driven work, physical work, interaction with humans, leadership, service, reading, writing, debate, music, and scienti c thinking; in fact, advise them to raise their hand, show initiative, show up, show optimism for their future. Pastoral care needs to merge with academic life in ways that it never has before, to ensure learners don’t just ow into the dehumanising AI vortex. The partnership between parents and teachers, around shared values, is now more important than ever because learning is not linear, it's modular, and works di erently for every child. Meeting this drives student-led initiatives, that build community culture at Neev, besides the launch of the IBCP, and the upcoming ‘World of Work’ initiative. All of this harks back to the philosophy of Gandhiji’s prescient, ‘Nai Taalim.’
“Shouldn’t you spend your life doing something you love?” in the central proposition of Bill Gurley’s NYT Best seller, Running Down a Dream, where he brings the challenges of ‘lazy jobs’ and ‘quiet quitting’ evident in work places into conversation, outlining six key principles for building a ful lling, high-achieving career by pursuing deep passion rather than conventional, safe paths. His framework emphasizes escaping the "conveyor belt" of societal expectations to nd work where "the hustle doesn’t feel like hustle", and is as relevant for our young digi-zens.
If any one skill matters more in the long run, it is surely reading. Reading is neither natural nor leisure, and every rule of the digiverse goes against it. Reading is a hard skill that not only builds learning, but also the ability of learning to learn. Reading enables writing, debate, scienti c thinking as skills, it supports curiosity and open-mindedness as attitudes, and it builds patience and empathy as virtues. Reading is travel, and exploration, and builds re ection and bravery. Kids must read deeply to know the canon of their elds or interests, and read widely to build far analogies. Reading is a shared and modelled habit. Neev kids read way more than those at any other school, but nurturing this as a value will make the hard work become a pleasure. 2026, is NLF10.0, let’s make it our biggest, in impact on our kids, on us. A pledge?
I am not arguing for or against technology or reading. I am asking what a good education is. This is a di erent inquiry. A more ancient one. And perhaps a more urgent one. Read more. Re ect more. Lets build a better world for our children, with our children.
Kavita Gupta Sabharwal Founder
Message from the Director
A story, a book and a chair by the window that has a view of nature! That's my happy place :-)). Reading, an experience that allows one to learn at one's pace, to travel to places of choice with imagination. The book, a companion that is always there at your beckoning with information, insights and even comfort at times.
This strong belief is at the core of Neev along with re ection and relationships. Our 3 Rs: Reading, Re ection and Relationships.
This belief translates into action and impact as it is one of our anchor practices at Neev Early Years where the skill of reading is built in a very concerted way and the habit is nurtured very early on. It is part of the environment for all age groups as their class libraries, a library space, read-aloud days for parents to read to and with the children, and the lending library for the K1 and K2’s.
Reading continues as children move to the Academy. Their enhanced capabilities and interest become evident as they do various Reading Challenges and Novel Studies through the year.
When I read Marianne Wolf’s books (Proust and the Squid and Reader, Come Home), it was a penny drop moment that unlike many innate aspects, humans are not wired for reading, it's a learned skill and habit.
Reading will be your companion in understanding, fuelling curiosity with di erent perspectives that you will encounter and bringing back memories,
with bookmarks as you pick up an old book to read again. I do that quite often and reread some of my favourite books.
Let books and reading be your companion as you become re ective and nurture the relationships in your life.
Priti Anand Director
WELCOME TO Neev Early Years
Neev Early Years is a learning community that embraces the belief that children are capable, curious, and competent individuals who learn holistically through hands-on experiences, explorations, and meaningful connections with their environment.
At Neev, we value and celebrate the unique interests and perspectives of each child, fostering a nurturing and collaborative learning environment. This empowers children to be disciplinary thinkers, communicators, collaborators, self-directed learners, and community builders with a far-reaching impact of learning and education that extends beyond Neev.
Sreemoyee Sengupta Associate Director & Primary Years Programme Coordinator
As Stephen King puts it "Books are uniquely portable magic". Remembering my own tryst with reading...Reading my favourite book under the blanket with a flashlight, or on Sunday afternoons when as a family we would enact a story that we were reading together, or having a small library at home to lend and share books with our friends in the neighbourhood and eagerly waiting for the annual event in Kolkata 'Boi' (book) 'Mela' (fair) to buy a year's stock of books in different languages. As an educator today, I realise the power of those early literacy experiences I encountered with reading and how that has shaped me as a reader and as an individual. Reading can create magic in the way one thinks, connects to the world and those around them opening and widening horizons. Reading sparks thinking, builds connection, knowledge and vocabulary, and enhances empathy. Creating opportunities for children both at school and home is imperative to have access to enriched literacy environments with an array of books that will wire their brains for reading and build dispositions to become lifelong learners.
Rashmi Srivastav Indiranagar-Branch Head, Associate Director and Primary Years Programme Coordinator
Reading lays the foundation for lifelong learning. A child’s relationship with books begins long before they can read independently. It begins through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, curiosity and the joy of turning pages alongside others. Children who grow up in reading-rich environments are more likely to develop stronger communication skills, deeper empathy and a sustained love for learning. Research consistently highlights that regular exposure to books and reading experiences supports long term cognitive development and critical thinking skills. When children read with parents, teachers, peers, they begin to associate books with warmth, connection and belonging. These early connections help nurture confident, curious and reflective learners. With this purpose in mind, the Pop-Up Library at EY, was envisioned as an inviting and accessible reading space where all our stakeholders could pause, browse, explore and spend a few meaningful moments with books together. By dedicating even 20 minutes to reading, we created an opportunity for shared engagement and conversations. The initiative encouraged children and adults alike to reconnect with the simple yet powerful habit of reading and to recognise books as a bridge that brings people, ideas and communities together. Going forward, we will continue to cultivate a culture of reading, nurturing relationships through stories and reinforce the belief that every moment spent with a book contributes to shaping consistent reading routines.
Our Inspiring Leadership Team
Aparna Atreya Professional Development Coordinator
We, as reflective educators step into the year with reading at its heart! We see it extending far beyond books into ways children make meaning of their world. Reading invites us to slow down, notice more deeply, and listen closely to children’s ideas, expressions, and interpretations. It will push us to nurture not just decoding skills, but thinking, questioning, and connecting. As educators, this focus will challenge us to create richer literacy environments, where stories, conversations, and experiences intertwine effortlessly. Reading will become a bridge between children and their contexts, and between learning and reflection.
In the coming year, this focus has the potential to deepen both our teaching practices and our understanding of each child as thoughtful, meaning-making learners.
Archana Vijay Queens Road-Branch Head
In Early Years, reading begins as a simple joy ; listening to a story, turning pages with excitement, laughing at familiar characters, and asking endless questions. But slowly, those little moments become something much bigger. Through books, our children learn to imagine, to wonder, to feel, and to understand the world around them. Stories help them see different lives, different emotions, and different experiences. They learn about kindness, friendship, courage, and empathy. They begin to find their own voices, share their thoughts, and connect deeply with others. Every book they hold becomes a small step in discovering not only the world, but also themselves. As we look back on this year, we celebrate the many moments of curiosity, conversations, and joy that reading has brought into our environments. In every story shared and every page turned, we see our children growing into thoughtful, confident, and compassionate individuals.
Shruti Jain Koramangala-Branch Head
The quote, “The thrill of reading is that the adventures never have to get over”, beautifully captures the spirit of what we hope to nurture in the coming year: a love for stories, curiosity, imagination, and wonder. At Neev, reading is not seen as a skill to be acquired, but as a living, breathing culture that shapes who we become. It is woven into the rhythm of our days, the curiosity of our questions, and the stories we choose to tell and listen to. As we move forward in our journey, reading will continue to be our bridge, connecting children to themselves, to others, and to the world around them. Through stories, children will explore identities, emotions, and perspectives that extend far beyond their immediate experiences. Our vision is to nurture readers who do not just decode words, but engage deeply with meaning. Readers who question, imagine, empathise, and create. In the years ahead, reading at Neev will take us into spaces of wonder and inquiry. Most importantly, it will empower them to find their own voice, because every story they encounter helps them shape their own. This is the journey we commit to, where reading is not an activity, but a way of being.
As we move into the coming year, our focus on reading will continue to shape the culture of our Early Years environments in meaningful ways. Reading will not only support language and literacy development, but also encourage children to think deeply, express themselves confidently and build connections with the world around them. Through stories, conversations and shared experiences, children will learn to question, imagine and reflect. This journey will also inspire us as educators to create more thoughtful and responsive learning spaces where curiosity and wonder are valued. In nurturing a love for reading, we are nurturing children who are confident, empathetic and lifelong learners.
In the year ahead, reading will continue to guide us in creating more responsive learning experiences that honour children’s voices, ideas and individuality.
Pooja Mahendru Whitefield-Branch Head
Sindhuja Natarajan Sadashivanagar-Associate Branch Head
Reading opens doors to worlds children may never have imagined, while helping them understand the one they already live in. A book can turn an ordinary afternoon into an adventure through forests, oceans, history, space, or even the heart of another person. Through stories, children discover courage, kindness, wonder, humour, and the many emotions that shape human experiences. Reading nurtures imagination, but it also helps children make sense of themselves and the people around them. It strengthens language, sparks curiosity, and invites children to ask questions, think deeply, and dream freely. Sometimes, a single story becomes a mirror where a child feels seen, and at other times, a window into lives and experiences different from their own. In classrooms, homes, and quiet corners, books create moments of connection that often stay with children for years. The magic of reading lies not only in learning words, but in discovering meaning, empathy, and possibility. Every page turned becomes part of a child’s growing identity as a thinker, communicator, and learner. In many ways, books help children write the first chapters of who they are becoming.
Early Years
Indiranagar
Early Start
Havisha M Gowda
Nivishka Navya Reddy B
Ranav Amay Reddy D
Sarvarudra Gowda
Toddlers
Aadya Taneja Agastya Harish Reddy
Amira Noor Mehrotra
Anveer Shishodia
Arha Reddy Ari Chintamani
Avyaan Vishal
Kirishva S
Nyra R
Shourya Dheeraj
Yug Gupta Supreetha Guruprasad
Syed Eesa Ahmed
Vayu Dadu
Veda Manish Ranka Veer Shashank Singh
Pratham Shenava
Prisha D Reddy
Raaga Bhuvi
Samaira Mishra
Raahi Jagath P K
Krithvik R Reddy
Laasya Varista A
Liam Sankey George
Niam Rushabh Sanghavi
Mehr Pujari Grover
Dev Reddy
Dharv Ravi
Ira Kiran
Ira Mittal Keyaan Genomal
PreK
Aarvi Sain Choudhary
Akshara Bodhi Anaira Rai
Arjun Singh Arya B Gowda
Atharva S Patil
Avyaan Vinit Bhatia
Fahad Saif Naik
Mira Gorjilla
Prayaan T Reddy
Sanvikaa Sanjay Theo Sankey Samuel Palliath
Ved Kuliyer Viransh Gupta
Prihaan Majumdar
Raafey Mehrotra
Rana Alvi Raj
Riaan Kunal Nulkar Riya Anam Reddy
Nachiket Singh
Navya Samant Satapathy
Nheev Jain
Nora Sharma Niana Kartikesh
Hreyansh B. Reddy
Jasvik Chandan S Kiaan Patil Kiran
Meera Gaur Rao Krishi M
Ayaan Krishn Goel
Ayan Prashanth Deviah Ramana
Dhrishika Pradeep Kumar
Dhruv Kavya Shreeyash
Dviti J
Aadya Hazarika Som Aadya Nair
Aarav Sagar Aariv Singh Rai Aarna S Abir Kochhar Ray
Anaira Sharma
Inara Ahmed
Kavir Kudige Doshi
Meer Pisharoti Aggarwal
Swarathmika Sunil Vidit Upadhyay
Viransh Negi Mongia
Yusuf Hanif Yuvan Sethil Kumar
Yana Ahluwalia
Mihira Kashyap
Mishka Bakliwal
Mishka Saha Nessa Zaaki Pradhan Shaurya Jogani
Kiaansh Ghosh Bajaj
Kiara Aravind
Kiara Hemdev
Maya Kashyap Kiara Janardhan
Ira Jain Itaara Agarwal
Ivanka Raj
Kaira Daga Jash Sethiya
Anvika Suraj Reddy
Daivit Nikhil Bora Dhriti
Dhruvaansh Agarwal
Gowri Madhurya Kashyap
Aadhin Genomal Aadhyaa S Reddy
Aarna Venumbaka Reddy
Aarohi Kharbanda Alishka Jalan Amaiya Sarma
Anaaya Hazarika Som
Armaan Sikka
Leela Srivastava
Naomi Susan Alexander
Roohi Jain Sai Jishnu V
Shivansh Agarwal
Viyati Choudhary
Zoya Sarma
Tara Nair
Neesha Rangaraj Nihal Nair
Nimay Sanand Prisca Arun Lakhiani
Riyansh Arjun Ved Godesi
Liyansshi Prashanth Reddy
Maira Kapoor
Meher Kapoor
Naira Salman Sait Miraya Sethi
Ayaan Choudhry Diya Puri
Heesha R Krianshh Rreddy
Jashvi M
Angad singh Aria Preetham Aria Velkuru Reddy Arianna Hope Dmello Arin Singh Bhatia
Early Years
Indiranagar Memories
Top Row (standing) Krupa Vishwanath, Shazia Tanveer Patel, Athira Maria Somy, Dania Sait, Taniya Roy, Imlikumla Pongen, Akanksha Choudhary.
Middle Row (standing) Poonam Shetty, Karishma Padival, Betty George, Sumitha S, Zarnigar Shaikh, Mandeep Oberoi, Suriender Kaur, Poulami Bhakat.
Early Years Indiranagar Faculty
Bottom Row (sitting) Babitha Rajesh, Nikhita Puri, Moneeta Kaila, Rashmi Srivastav, Sowmya Praveen, Preeti Sachdeva, Anshu Kalra.
Early Years
Koramangala
Early Start
Druv Shand
Raana Veer
Chandra Lakku
Rutu pallavi ittina
Toddlers
Aarav Patil Amaira Hitesh Reddy
Anaira Poddar
Arna Prabha Sahani Dhruv Maanasa Dharan Govik Eshan
Iva Abhishek
Reet Mehra
Vihaan Siddharth Joshi Viraj Satyam
Yathra V Ranganathan
Zivaa Satyam
Saachi Nilesh Dungarwal
Shrinnaya Devathaa
Tara Roy
Ved Agarwal Tulsa Pratik Jain
Ivaan Barmecha
Krivam Miyash Maanya A Prayank Agarwal Rajvir Agarwal
PreK
Aanya Chandrashekar
Aarohi Mehta
Aaruth Aditya Reddy
Abira Parakh Ahaana Balakrishnan Basu
Anika Jain
Arna Raju
Krishay Kashyap
Shanaya Agarwal Trishaan DY Vian Chillale
Vihaan Rathi
Zachary Matthew Libin
Liyansh Anil Reddy
Myra Agarwal
Nirvika Samriti H
Ruvika Santhosh Rajveer Sharma
Avika Jain
Dheerau Atharva E Gowri Shresha Reddy
Ishaara Atheeth Ivaan Nayak
Geetha
Aarna Suvi Garla Advika Agarwal Agastya Hemachandra
Suryasagar
Alaia Arora Amey Sagar Jain Ariana Shetty
Ayaansh Shrivastava
Himani Shashank Reddy
Mahi Patil
Saachi Megha Diwan
Sahana Joshi
Samarth S K
Treyam Ashwat Bettan
Vieona Bajaj Vir Vikram
Nihal Srivastava
Noor Chahal Chaudhary
Nyra Srivastava
Raghuveer Mrityunjay Subramanian
Praanvi Verma
Jiyaan Jhunjhunwala
Krishiv Jaiswal
Kriti Vidisha Bharatram
Laiba Maryam Kritin Narender
Ayansh Sinha Dhairya Agarwal
Dharv Pratap Tanted Dhruv P Gianna Fernandes
Aaradhya Sharma Ahan Raju
Ahira Nidhi Reddy Ajay A Reddy Amaara Sethi Amaira Dutta
Ananya Nikhil Yadalam
K Yuvansh Reddy
Neel Akash Kopparam
Shaurya Pokhriyal Shourya Nimmagadda
Suvamsha Harsha Sudhindra
Tara Dinkar Thea Ariez Jassawala
Urmi Dhakad
Vir Sankhla Vishika Prasad Skanda
Vivaan V Gupta
Yurav Abhishek Surana
Zaal Ariez Jassawala
Zoya Fatima Baig
Neil Sharma Parth Joshi
Rakshan Sai Sandeep Reddy
Rumi Singh Pakimo
Ruhi Agasti A
Liya D Reddy Mayrahkee
Miraya Shand
Nathania Ryan Fernando Myra Nimmagadda
Ayalasomayajula Saksham
Diyansh C Reddy
H R Arnav Adithya Ira Sinha Ishha Abhinay Reddy
Early Years
Koramangala Memories
Top Row (standing) Pooja Kiran, Vijaya Bharathi, Firdos Fatima, Pallavi Singh, Mouli Dasgupta
Middle Row (standing) Nikita Maroo, Maimoona Mehtab, Soumya Ettikannan, Vanika Sawhney, Lopamudra Chaudhuri, Pinky Singh, Shreya Mukherjee
Early Years Koramangala Faculty
Bottom Row (sitting) Rashmi Srivastav, Latha S, Shruti Jain, Rashmi Kapoor, Shruti Ballal, Suchetha Hriday K D Jain
Queens Road Early Years
Early Start
Aadhiran Akshay Kumar
Aaryan Mangharam
Adir Agarwal
Avyaan Narang
Dheer Govindaraju Kushaan Bhurat
Maahiirraj Shrikrishna Khoday
Roshan R Varya Jain
Yohaan Rahul Sodha
Toddlers
Aaira Zumera Khan Aarika Rohan
Anandini Tandon
Ansh P Sakhuja Anvi Baghel
Bani Kaur Sekhon
Ela Vivek
Leah Nithin Pearson
Samiksha Vivek Shivika Singh Ved Nair
Viha I. U. Reddy Yukta V Zidaan Ovais
Neev Bothra R Yuvaansh Rajveer Singh Thakur
Rhea Janssen
Ruan Karan Gaikwad Romila Das Mathew
Elon Blossom Sen H M Anika Prabhu
Isha Poddar Jinanssh Kothari
Kartikeya Pranav Pai
PreK
Aaqib Shakir Haq Aaryan Bajaj Aavika Aditya Talera
Adhyaveer Rajapur Arjan Reddy Devgan Arya Amrith
Bodhi Kumar
Kabir Chopra
Samara Azam Sanmay Shende Smayan Shende Ved Chouraria Vishvam Desai Zara Manu
Lakshmika Das Meera Vashistha
Namit Kanuga
Ritisha Vivek Raya Veeramachaneni
Eva Veeramachaneni
Evanna Vikas Lund Gauri Ajith Pai Ira Kumar Jinay Pranav Jain
Aafiya Fuzail Siwani Aairah Sadhwani
Aisha Alizay Habibunnisa
Arya Nakul
Aryah S Sakhrani Ayaan Kundu
John Thomas Muthoot
Rian Raman
Zariq Khergamwala
Samya Shyamala Sharath
Shivaya Siddharth Singh Thakur
Vasishta Vinay Ambali
Zara Krishna Ratan Vieksha B V
Kiara Arjunan Krish Agarwal Leia Jouhari Nadir Khergamwala Pradyumna Pranav Pai
Aarav Jalla Aarick P. Sakhuja
Advait Agarwal
Amyra Y Rao Anya Sapra Arjun Bhandary
Ayaan Ram
Kabeer Vashistha
Nadia Arshaan Anees
Samaay Nischal Pathak Sanaira Mehta
Sasha Abraham Jacob Siddharth Subramanian
Sucheth Kush Chellaram
Viyansh Venkat
Nivran Gowda
Noah Abraham Jacob
Ria Tanai K
Saira Reddy Devgan
Ria Varun
Laila Nithin Pearson Maia Balasubramanian
Mihika Patnaik
Mohammed Haadi Ali Mohammed Azaan Ahmed
Devika Reddy Diya Akshay Kumar Elanah Zain Farook Ira Shetty Ishaan Makam
Early Years
Queens Road Memories
Top Row (standing) Sneha Armugam, Zara Zaheer, Pavitra Deshpande, Rajinder Kaur, Swasti Sharma, Taskeen Bassam, Veena Priyaranjan, Febby Thomas
Middle Row (standing) Sushmitha Kennady, Mahe Noor, Chinmayee Varadaraj, Diya Haneena, Sudha Basavaraju, Rhea D' Roza, Shazia Shaikh, Rachel Clementina
Early Years Queens Road Faculty
Bottom Row (sitting) Taqiya Saman, Nikitha S, Anita Subin Eapen, Archana Vijay, Sreemoyee Sengupta, Neha Patel, Joel Dave
Early Years
Sadashivanagar
Toddlers
Aarik Sodhi Agasthya Lohia
Amartya Aiyar
Ameya Mahanya P Anaika Prashanth Annika Advaith Pai
Arikka Veda Varun
Karv Singh Suri Kavir Karthik
Kayan Rahul Bajaj Kiara Tholasi Kiash Avinash
Krishav Jain
Jay Hrithik Shriyan
Diyara Udit Patel
Evvani S. Mengrajani
Hridhaan Hegde Jai Agarwal Janav Deepak
Sitara Raghu Kiran
Viaana Chindalia Viradhya Gowda Viraj Jain Yojana Amul Khitri Samar Mittal
Kyra Arun Manushree Kheny Nirvaan Roy Rudhrveer Rathod Samar Dwanith Shah
Arin Aravind Konana Arrana Prashant Shettar
Atharv Bajaj Aum Surya Mahesh Govianu Avyaan Madhusudan
Avyukth Manish
PreK
Aaria Ahuja Adrith Shetty Akira Joseph Nopany
Akira Sinha Chatterjee
Amaira Athwani Anvika Agarwal Sharma
Arjun R. Nandan
Kai Mehta Bahadurji
Myra Bommai Manya Gurudath Talwar
Nishka Nitesh Nithya Meera Srinivasan
Pavitra Hitean Amarnani
Rajveer
Karun Madappa
Kaveri Madappa
Laksh Rahul Yadav
Luca Mehta Bahadurji
Liea Karthik
Ruhalya Lakshmi Mannem
Takshvi Manish Tanishq R. Jain Veer Siddharth Prakash
Veer Vijaykumar Nirani Yuvraj Anand Khitri
Shruti Kumar Siara Siddharth Muthukali
Sitara Khanna
Smriti Kumar Siyan Mandira Pai
Dhrona S. Ashoka
Dhrtya Nandana Baasri
Divisha Ankit Bhandari
Haradya G V Inaya Rushabh Nathwani
Aadya Baheti Bagri Aaradhya Lohia
Aarya Mangesh Gade
Adishwar Ghosh Drolia
Anav Karthik Anvika Jain
Arikka Pai
Jeeva Gowda
Neel Mallavarapu Kaira Menda Kaveer Iyer Kiaansh Cody
Kyra Arvind Kiyara Somaiya
Nirvaan Bathija
Niyan Shetty
Noor Kaur Choudhary
Sahas Viraktamath
Rudrayani Rohan Patil
Samaira Ravi Thacker
Samridhi Sabarish Shaan Srinivas Shai Shetty Vansh Gupta
Atharv Gowda Fallon Kiran Heer Khehra Mysore
Hriday Mulani
Ishanvi Bajaj
Aadhya V. Bandi Abir Kalapi Nair Advaith Ranav Dhev P
Adya Nandan Alekhya T. Parashuram Amaira Koduvirachira Thomas
Amayra Prashanth
Ira Mahesh Govianu
Maya Sandeep Raju
Ridhaan Sharma Rishaan Mittal Sachi Raghu Rao Samaira Samarth Samarth Vijaykumar Nirani
Sammar N. Chandak
Seher Bhasin Shaurya Hinduja Shreenika Patangay Tara Shetty
Miraya Aradhya Nayomi Taraporwala
Nitara Siddarth Southekal
Parth Kalra Omkar S
Kanishk Vishwa Gowda
Kavir Hinduja
Kavya Narayan
Kiana Mahadeviah Kiaan Rao
Aryan Patil Avika Negi Ayaan Nopany Dev Punja Dhruva Gowda G
Early Years
Sadashivanagar Memories
Top Row (standing) Smitha Pradeep, Rashmi Suvarna, Lalpi Gosh, Jyothi G, Suma Gowda, Nazia Tanveer, Pooja Vikram, Vasumathi Joshua
Middle Row (standing) Himmat Rathore, Padmaja Vinod, Divya Bhandari, Monami Majumdar, Sinchana BY, Ashly Biju, Sanjana Shastri, Sumathi K L, Adrija Bhattachary, Aaron
Bottom Row (sitting) Kanchan Parihar, Kashish Chugh, Prathibha D Katti, Sindhuja Natarajan, Jyoti Talgeri, Sreemoyee Sengupta, Ambika Swamy, Emilin Thomas, Apsara Thapa, Rukmini Chakravarthy
Early Years Sadashivanagar Faculty
Early Years
Early Start
Mihira Andra
Joaansh Singh
Toddlers
Inika Saraswat Ishank Ranjan
Ivaan Rushabh Shah Japjimehr Kaur Tippannavar
Kabir Mittal
Kaivan Burges Master
Krishiv Agrawal Nyra Nanda
Seher Tanwar
PreK
Aarvi Rathore Aarya Pandya
Armaan Barua Darío Maxence Lemaire
Dhir Goyal Ira Arora
Liana Agrawal
Tarush Hegde Vaayu Lakshmi Vaidehi Suman
Myra Dhandhania Killa
Nakshatra Gireesh Subramaniam
Paarth Rathore Seher Gupta Maheshwari
Shivang Awasthi
Aadya Das Aarin Jain
Aarna Nayak
Aavya Kapur Arijay Sharma Pande Avni Agrawal
Avyukt Srivastava
Vir Kranti Gupta Yazdi Burges Master
Ayantika Ganguli
Hridhaan Sinha
Inaya Arora Kriwin Muthu Kumar
Uudyati Choudhury
Aanay lal Anya Khandelwal
Arjun Mohan Srivastava
Dhwani Gupta Karnbir Singh Juneja
Mithra Iyer
Ranveer Alexander Kapur
Rivia Bagjun Shetty
Samarth Aryan Kothamasu
Srishti Gireesh Subramaniam
Tashi Poddar
Early Years
Whitefield Memories
Top Row (standing) Priya Kamath, Shabina Farhat
Middle Row (sitting) Ankita Shah, Priyanka Singh, Rashmi Srivastava, Benazeer Rasheed,
Aparna Atreya, Sneha Likith
Bottom Row (sitting) Smitha Bogar, Taruni Saxena, Pooja Mahendru, Priyanka Jalan, Sruthi Radhakrishnan
Early Years Whitefield Faculty
Early Years
Reading atNeev
Reading culture at Neev
This edition is dedicated to the readers, the thinkers, and the wonderers because at Neev, every story we tell begins with a book.
Each year, we take a moment to celebrate what we do. This year, we pause to re ect on something deeper: why we read. From toddlers turning their very rst picture books to graduates who carry a lifelong love of reading into the world, this edition celebrates reading as the heartbeat of Neev.
Reading at Neev has always been more than a skill. It is a culture we intentionally build from the very rst day a child walks into school. In our Early Years programme, children are immersed in a rich world of stories, images, and language learning where every word holds meaning, every story invites thought, and every book opens a new way of seeing the world. As students grow, this culture deepens through thoughtfully designed reading programmes, structures, and spaces that nurture a lifelong relationship with reading.
This year marks 10 years of the Neev Literature Festival (NLF), a signi cant milestone that allows us to pause and see its impact more clearly. NLF re ects this commitment through building a rich, curated library ecosystem that places the right books in the hands of every child at every stage. We see it in our students in the way they choose books with intent, engage in thoughtful conversations, make connections across ideas, debate and read not just with purpose. Beyond access, NLF brings reading to life through author engagements, literature-led experiences, and platforms like the Neev Literature Festival, where children interact with writers, illustrators, and thinkers from across the country, experiencing stories as living, evolving ideas.
Reading Centres within classrooms and across campus o er inviting spaces where children can read independently, explore at their own pace, and discover their personal reading journeys. Reading Week brings the entire community together; students, teachers, and families to celebrate the shared joy of stories, ideas, and imagination. Together, these experiences re ect a simple but powerful belief: a child who reads widely, reads deeply, and reads for pleasure grows into someone who thinks more critically, feels more deeply, and learns for life.
At Neev, reading is not a programme. It is a habit of mind—nurtured from the earliest years and carried forward, long after our students leave our campus.
Events
JULY
Back to School
And just like that... we are back! It's been a great start to the first few weeks at Neev Early Years! Our halls are once again filled with the buzz of learning, laughter, and the excitement of new beginnings. Here’s to a year full of learning, discovery, and making memories!
JULY
Toddlers settling in
A peek into our youngest learners, Toddlers and Early Start who have begun their school journey in the
August
Parent's Day
Yesterday, we honoured the heart and backbone of every child’s journey, our incredible parents! Our Parents' Day celebration at Neev Early Years was filled with joy and fun as children showcased heartfelt performances, handmade gifts, and words of love. It was a beautiful reminder of the vital role parents play in shaping not just
August
Independence Day
Neev Early Years came alive with patriotic spirit as children, teachers, and staff came together to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of our great nation! The event began with the flag hoisting ceremony, followed by the national anthem. Our children showcased their love for the country through inspiring writing pieces and reflections, cultural performances, and vibrant displays of music, art and dance. The celebration served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and the responsibility we carry as the future of India.
Jai Hind!
September
International Dot Day celebrations
Neev Early Years came alive today with creativity and colour as we celebrated International Dot Day; a joyful event inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ beloved book “The Dot”. Throughout the day, children explored a range of dot-inspired activities, including painting, printing, creating collaborative murals and even dressing up in dots! Every child created their unique dot, proudly displaying how even the smallest mark can become something meaningful and beautiful.
The excitement of Dot Day is just the beginning! As we head toward our much-anticipated Neev Literature Festival this weekend, these creative experiences are helping children connect the joy of stories with their own ability to imagine, create, and express themselves.
Stay tuned! The magic of storytelling is only growing from here!
September
Dussehra
Looking back at Neev Early Years, Dussehra wasn't just a celebration; it was a journey of discovery! Through thoughtfully planned provocations and stories, our little learners explored the richness of Indian culture, traditions, and the diverse ways Dussehra is celebrated across the country. Children delved into the epic of Ramayana, asked meaningful questions, shared their thoughts, and brought their learning to life through music, movement, art, and drama. The celebrations culminated in heartwarming performances where our young storytellers beautifully showcased scenes from the Ramayana and the vibrant tapestry of Dussehra traditions from across India. It was a celebration of culture, curiosity, and creativity; all led by the voices and ideas of our children.
October
Grandparents Day
We celebrated Grandparents Day with joy and warmth at Neev Early Years, honouring the special role grandparents play in our children's lives. The event was filled with music, games, and art engagements that brought smiles to every face and formed memories that will last a lifetime! It was a heartwarming day of laughter, love, and connection, reminding us all the importance of family and the joy of shared moments.
November
Children’s Day
Fun, laughter, and smiles at Neev Early Years! Thanks to our wonderful parents, our Children’s Day was a magical celebration with games, art, and lots of joy for our little ones. It was a day lit up with unforgettable memories!
December
Show and Tell
Last week, our Neev Early Years centres came together for a joyful Show and Tell event, shining a light on the incredible skills, dispositions, and learning our children have grown into this term. From confident storytelling to creative problem-solving, collaborative play, and curious questioning, children showcased how they learn with and from one another in rich social contexts. Their voices, ideas, and imaginations took centre stage, reminding us that learning is most powerful when it’s shared.
December
Christmas
A week filled with festive cheer at Neev Early Years! From the joyful sounds of our parents’ choir and engaging Christmas stories to delightful K1 and K2 performances at the school assembly, the spirit of Christmas was truly alive. The surprise visit from Santa made it extra special for our children!
We go away on our winter break with our hearts filled with the spirit of joy and togetherness!
January Republic Day
Neev Early Years campuses came alive this Republic Day with a joyful parade, tricolour art engagements, and a special school assembly. Through songs, stories, and creative expression, our learners explored the meaning of the constitution, why we should celebrate it, and the values that shape our country. A beautiful start to building awareness, one tiny step at a time.
February
World Read Aloud Week
Neev Early Years campuses celebrated World Read Aloud week where our children got to listen to a variety of engaging stories read by educators and parents. These shared reading moments created opportunities for connection, curiosity, and meaningful conversations, while supporting early literacy in a fun and nurturing way. Children continue to discover the magic of stories and the power of words; one book, one voice, and one shared moment at a time.
March
Holi
Holi celebrations across all our Neev Early Years branches were filled with colour, laughter, and meaningful experiences. Our young learners engaged with vibrant, hands-on provocations and celebrated the festival by playing Holi with flowers - exploring colours in a joyful, and safe way. Through stories, songs, sensory play, and shared moments, children experienced the spirit of togetherness and happiness that Holi brings.
March
Eid
The spirit of Eid continued in Neev Early Years this week as we came together to celebrate the stories and values of Ramzan; highlighting generosity, gratitude, and shared joy.
Through school assemblies, Eidi envelope making, mehendi art, and lantern crafting, our children experienced the beauty of culture and connection. It was a heartwarming reminder of the joy found in coming together as a community.
April
PreK Sharing
In our Term 2, we see our PreK children growing into their skills, dispositions, and confidence as learners. The environment supports this by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration through routines, play and intentional teaching ideas. Last week, we invited our parent community to be a part of the much-awaited PreK Sharing which celebrated each child's unique journey across the various domains of learning.
April
Language Day
Neev Early Years came alive with colour, culture, and connection as we celebrated Language Day last week; a truly special, parent-driven event. From meaningful performances to vibrant, interactive stalls representing the many languages of India, every corner reflected the richness and diversity of our heritage.
What made the day unforgettable was the spirit of community. Parents poured in their time, effort, and thought, bringing traditions to life in the most engaging and heartfelt ways. Their dedication didn’t just showcase languages, it inspired all of us and created an experience that will be remembered for a long time.
A beautiful reminder that when a community comes together, culture isn’t just celebrated, it is felt.
May
K2 Graduation 2025-26
Graduation at Neev was a reflective and heartfelt celebration, marking an important milestone in the children’s learning journey in their early years. As we watched the K2 graduates walk confidently onto the stage, it was a moment filled with pride, gratitude, and emotion for both teachers and families. The ceremony allowed us to pause and look back at how much the children have grown from taking their first tentative steps into school to becoming confident, expressive, and independent learners. Through songs, speeches, and shared memories, the children beautifully reflected the joy, curiosity, friendships, and experiences that shaped their time at Neev. Graduation became a meaningful reflection of the partnerships, care, and experiences that have supported the children in becoming who they are today, as they now prepare to embrace new beginnings with confidence and excitement.
