Radiance Foundation

Dear All,

At Radiance, we aspire to be a community where parents, teachers, and children embark on a shared journey of inquiry and growth.

We look forward to connecting with parents who are keen to understand our educational philosophy, are open to thoughtful dialogue, and are willing to engage with questions about learning, life, and the world around us. The tour is an opportunity to see our environment, to ask questions freely, and to explore whether our philosophy aligns with your family and your aspirations for your child’s education.

Please note that for the 2.5 to 6 age group, we are currently at capacity due to space restrictions. However, we are offering tours for interested parents and will maintain a waiting list. Families will be invited for interviews as spaces become available. For ages 6 and above, we anticipate having 4 open spots beginning June 2026.

Upcoming Tour Dates:
For ages 2.5 to 6: Saturday, 6th December, at 10:15 AM

If you feel a resonance with our approach and are seeking an education built on active partnership and shared inquiry, we warmly encourage you to attend a tour. Let’s begin the conversation :) Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. We look forward to meeting you.

We will be at the Rotary Haat Bazar on 5th October (coming Sunday)!

Our grade 1, 2 and 3 learners will be selling our flagship ubtan and handmade bookmarks!

We look forward to your blessings and presence 🙏

We shared the August observations recently. Sharing a few lines from one of the reports:
- She works well, but often seeks reassurance for her answers.
- ⁠She needs more practice to build confidence and originality (she tends to depend on adults for validation)
- ⁠She shows lesser interest towards maths (tends to get overwhelmed and wants to leave the work in the middle)
- ⁠She likes to be by the side of a peer all the time, which has created a sort of dependency.

After reading this, the father wrote back: “After reading this I am able to see that I have to change in my being. I am helping too much or can say that I am making her problems easy too early and not making her think that how she can solve the problems or to get into the enquiry about the same.
I am not being patient to let her do and take her own time to solve."

I wanted to share it with the parent community because the way he received the observations and turned them into a mirror for himself is inspiring. He is not only looking at his child’s learning, but also reflecting on his own being..

And this is so so powerful. When parents choose to engage in this way, the child will not feel pressured to perform or to be fixed. The child will grow in an atmosphere where the parents are also learning, working on themselves, and becoming more patient. This space can help children to take ownership of their work, their relationships, and their responsibilities..

If more parents begin to look at things with this approach, the experience of childhood would be very different.. and we could perhaps get closer to creating a better world for our children, and for ourselves..

From the Director's desk:
When I say our school uses no textbooks and does not follow any educational board for ages 3-9, I am asked, ‘Really? How do children learn?’

Could we rethink education like Elon Musk rethought rockets? Inspired by my friend Aditya's insights we’re diving into First Principles Thinking to explore this. My first Substack post shares our ‘secret sauce’! Join the conversation!

https://open.substack.com/pub/monalilodha/p/education-and-first-principles-thinking

Dear All

The exhibition 'The only revolution' is open for everyone for self study and contemplation. This Sunday, we will meet at Radiance Foundation (Gangapur Road) for reading and contemplation followed by group discussion from 4-7pm. You are welcome to join!

Sharing address below:
Radiance AB Lodha Memorial Foundation
Basement, Swastik Niwas A,
Next to Full Toss Turf, Opp. Pramod Nagar, Nirmala Convent Road, Gangapur Road, Nashik

Hiring Alert!

We’re looking for passionate Educators to join our learning space!

The Role:
Guide and support a group of students through their academic and personal growth journey for a 3-year commitment. Be part of a supportive, holistic learning community where every child’s unique gifts and challenges are valued.

What We’re Looking For:
• Ability to teach core subjects—Mathematics, Language, Science, and Social Sciences
• Qualification in Psychology is a plus.
• Artistic talents (painting, singing, poetry, musical instruments, speech & drama) are a huge bonus!

This is more than a job—it is an opportunity to support children in their academic and personal growth journey!

Interested? Apply today!
Know someone perfect for this role? Spread the word!

🎉 Summer Workshop: Making Friends with Boredom!

Join us for a workshop where boredom isn’t the enemy—it’s the ultimate creative partner! Say goodbye to “I’m bored!” and hello to “Whoa, I made THAT?”

✨ Age Group: 6 to 9
🪙Fees: ₹3000
📅 Dates: 17th to 20th April
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Just in time to avoid peak sunburn hours)
👥Workshop facilitators: Vidula Naik (DesignEd-Creative Lab), Saylee Dashrath (Mooi Resha Library), Monali Lodha (Radiance Foundation)

Fees is inclusive of a snack, drink and all the required materials.

📍 Venue: Radiance Foundation’s Alternative Learning Space, Panchvati Karanja, Nashik

🌀 What’s the Plan?

🔧 Discover Simple Machines through playful cooking and unconventional Eating

📓 Create the Ultimate Boredom Journal:
Why write “Dear Diary” when you can doodle, scribble, and glue your way through a boredom-busting journal packed with activities for summer survival?

💡 Stories of Bored People Who Changed the World:
From the genius who invented potato chips out of frustration to the bored soul who created the frisbee, we’ll prove that boredom is a superpower in disguise!

🎭 Express Yourself - No Limits, No Judgments!
Act like a tree, draw like a wild artist, create nature-inspired art, and play games that are way cooler than screen time.

👉 To Register - https://forms.gle/YagbrKVUfNUyPCjy9

Contact Saylee on 9049810030 for additional details

जगभरात २० मार्च हा दिवस World Storytelling Day म्हणून साजरा केला जातो. त्या निमित्ताने, चला, गोष्टी ऐकूया, गोष्टी जगवूया.. कल्पनाशक्तीला नवे पंख देऊया! सोबत असतील मजेदार खेळ, निसर्गकला, आणि भन्नाट धमाल!

Let’s plant the seeds of imagination this World Storytelling Day! Join us in listening to stories, thinking beyond the ordinary, playing new games, and celebrating the magic of storytelling!

22 March 2025 (Saturday) | 5pm to 6:30pm
At MVPS'S Udaji Maratha Boarding Campus, Gangapur Road
Storytelling in English मराठी
Age group - 4 to 10 years (Parents welcome!)

Registration link: https://bit.ly/22March2025
For more information, please get in touch with: Saylee: 90498 10030, Vidula: 99605 30462