ZOCHILDAY…..BACK WITH A BANG

ZOCHILDAY…..BACK WITH A BANG
The 9th ZOCHILDAY is scheduled for Sunday 20th November 2011 for all  Zoroastrian CHILDREN from Std II to Std XlI from Mumbai and other parts of the Country at the Shri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium, Sion, Mumbai. There is one more day of fun and frolic on Saturday 19th November 2011 for all the upcountry Zoroastrian children. All this comes to you at no cost.
As usual Z.C.F. will be presenting the annual ‘ZOCHILD EXCELLENCE AWARD’ to students from Std. II to Std. XII who have excelled in their field of pursuit other than academics. Those children aspiring for the award may please send a detailed bio-data and attested xerox copies of all achievements to be considered for the same. Selected candidates will be duly informed and felicitated at the 9th-ZOCHILDAY function..  Please Note:

1) Those who have already received the ZOCHILD EXCELLENCE AWARD in the past three years need not apply again.

2) The decision of the ZCF Awards’ Committee will be final and binding.

Forms for registration will be available at: ZOROASTRIAN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION, Navroze Mansion, 4th floor, Bai Motibai Street, Tardeo, Mumbai 400 007 -  Tel. No. 23861594

Forms for registration will also be available from the following:-

1. S.S.C. Schools : Mrs. Silloo Commissariat Tel. No. 23075591 09.00 am – 11.00 am

2. I.C.S.E. & C.B.S.E. Schools : Mrs. Perin’Bagli Tel. No. 2351 7909 / 23510446 10.00 am – 12.00 noon.

3. All Baugs Mrs. Yasmin- Dhanda & Mr. Urvax Dhanda Mob, No 9820343322/9820343311

4. Dadar : Mrs. Mithoo J. Jessia Tel. No. 24149571/9920971008

5. Suburbs Mrs. Hotaxi Aibara Tel. No. 26700583/9821227009

6. Mahim & Bandra : Mr. Kobad Kerawalla Mob. No. 9869324666

7. South Mumbai : Dr. Daisy P. Sidhwa Mob. No. 9821016382

For all enquiries please contact: Mrs. Dinaz Raimalwalla: 9769426280

Mrs. Khorshed Kapadia: 9820063829

Mr. Kersi Mistry : 9821166064 From 04.00 pm onwards.

Please enroll in large numbers as soon as possible for this mega event full of fun and learning.

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Shareez Sidhwa

Dear Friends,

Attached are photographs and Video of our dear son Shareez Sidhwa (S/0 Dilnaz & Zubin Sidhwa). He is being telecasted and will be viewed by millions  particularly in Europe this month.
He was selected for an international Ad Shoot for a television Brand VESTEL for a shoot of their 3D television. The shooting was done at various cities under a German team.

First picture shows he with 2 princess and capturers around ,second photograph is his solo Modelling one. Also have attached the link of his video on Youtube>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8-hXSNVmTc OR VESTEL 3D LED TV 

Shareez Sidhwa is a very talented child and loves his younger sister Friyanaz dearly.Below are some of his achievements at the age of 7 years.

  1. Hailing from a Dastur Family his interest curtails in learning our Avestha prayers & is aiming to be a Navar Shortly.
  2. Achieved 3rd position in his school at state level General Knowledge Olympiad.
  3. Selected to represent his ICSE Vissanji Academy school in an inter-school Fancy Dress competition.He was dressed as ‘Dadabhai Naoroji.
  4. He is passionate about cricket & has also won medals for various sports events organized in his school.
  5. And his latest achievement was to get selected by German Directors for a German Ad shoot for his Parsi international looks & smart audition.

It is a Happy moment for Proud Parsi parents and we would like to share this with our community through the Parsi Times Medium.

Our Details and Address:-
Dilnaz & Zubin Sidhwa
Bldg B1, Flat 507,Panthaky Baug,
Andheri(E),Mumbai 400069
Mob-9820656105/9820415929.

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Creations of Ahura Mazda

The children of the Zoroastrian Association of North Texas (ZANT) have come together to write a book titled Creations of Ahura Mazda.  This literary work includes the Amesha Spentas and the Seven Creations, the Zoroastrian Creation story, the 30 days of the Zoroastrian Calendar, and finally a few puzzles and activities to keep the mind sharp in regards to Zoroastrianism.  This book is a must have for every Zoroastrian home library and we urge our community to purchase this special Limited Edition for your own family and friends.  Our ZANT children have contributed their writings as well as their illustrations.  Please support their hard work and effort in raising funds for ZANT as all proceeds from the sale of this book will be moving our children closer to realizing their ultimate goal of having a Zoroastrian Center of their own in North Texas.  Please send in your donations (US Dollars check or money order payable to ZANT) to: ZANT, P.O. Box 271117, Flower Mound, Texas 75027, U.S.A.

Click Here to read this wonderful work online

Limited copies of this book are now available in Mumbai – please call 4222 6789 or write to yazdi@on-lyne.com

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My Little Book of Zoroastrian Prayers

Dear Friends,

I have recently published a children’s book entitled My Little Book of Zoroastrian Prayers. This book is designed for children ages 9 to 12 but it may be even useful to those adults who would like to learn about the basics of Zoroastrian religion.
This book contains more than 40 prayers taken from the various parts of the Avesta. These prayers have been simplified and shortened for children’s better understanding. The second section of the book contains more than 30 questions followed by simple answers about Zoroastrianism.
This book is now for purchase at www.amazon.com and my own website www.zoroastriankids.com
Please check it out!
Thank you for your support,
Rebecca Cann
Asha Publications
Los Gatos, CA

Admissions at BJPC

THE BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY PARSI CHARITABLE INSTITUTION

33, M KARVE MARG, CHARNI ROAD, MUMBAI 400004

Founded by the benevolent philanthropist Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy, way back in 1891, our Institution, a rich heritage, houses over 1000 enthusiastic young minds ably moulded by a team of dedicated and well qualified teachers.
A progressive Institution, adapting to changes, we have over the years achieved many milestones and focused at the all-round development of the child. Like a tree which bears the best fruits, needs, to be planted with a strong foundation, our school too, nurture individual talents, apart from academic excellence right from the Pre-primary years.
Ours is one of those rare co-educational, cosmopolitan multi-faceted Institutions having a Junior & Senior College where we see tiny steps at the age of 3 1/2 years walk in and walk out confidently graduated at the age of 20.
The School has been meaningfully conducting Science Club, Nature Club, Maths Club, Creative Writers Club, Interact Club and Drishti Club where creativity is captured and opportunities provided to make thinking the capital asset and
learning fun. In addition, the students are given special training in Music, Computer Literacy, Judo and Elocution to bring out the best in each one. We have proved our mettle by winning many coveted prizes at the Ward and District level, especially in Band Competitions and Science Project.Exhibitions.
Under the aegis of NCPA we hold Suzuki Violin Classes for selected students of the Primary Section.
We are now the proud recipient of the International School Award by the British Council.
Admissions are open in all classes for Parsee I Irani students. The Trustees invite PARSI I IRANI students to avail of this opportunity. Scholarship by way of concession in fees and remission of full fees will be given to the needy
and deserving students.
Pre-Admission Forms for Junior & Senior K.G. classes available at the School office from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on all working days from Monday 10th January, 2011.

One Day Workshop

A One Day Workshop for
Parsi/lrani Zoroastrian Girls and Boys
~ Learn all about your religion – Zoroastrianism
~ Ask all the questions you ever wanted to ask
~ -Find out what it means to be a true Zoroastrian.

VENUE
The Alexandra Girls’ Englisb Institution
31, Hazarimal Somani Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400 OOL
Sunday, 23rd January 2011
9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

A workshop on ‘Zoroastrianism’ with an all new approach is once again organized by popular demand for one full day in collaboration with ‘Zoroastrian Studies’. The sessions will comprise of knowledgeable talks, discussions, film shows, treasure hunt, festival celebrations, songs, lots of activities, fun and games, all based on Zoroastrian and environmental themes and teachings of Prophet Zarathushtra. Participants will be divided into the following groups:
Group 1: Stds. I to III
Group 2 :     Stds. IV to VII
Group 3 :     Stds. VIII to X
Group 4 :     Junior & Senior College students and adults, including parents of children joining the workshop

NEW PROGRAMME ensured for those who have been attending our previous workshops.

Charges for the workshop, inclusive of Course Material, snacks and lunch will be only Rs. 250/- per person. Deserving and needy children may be considered for concession /freeship.
Please hurry up  and collect  the registration form and register your name before Friday 14th January 2011 at any of the addresses given below preferably between 10.00 a.m, and 12.00 noon, Monday to Friday .

Mrs. Jabulee/Mrs. Commissariat   -  23075591, Bai R.F.D. Panday Girls’ High School, 14-B, Gilder Lane, Tardeo, Mumbai 400 008.

Mrs. F. S. Mehta   – 22072685 , The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution, 31, Hazarimal Somani Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400 001.

Ms. Katy Neemuchwalla, Zoroastrian Studies, 22047990/22831511

Ms. Firoza (After Office Hours) – 9820518108
Mrs. H. Aibara (For Suburbs) – 9821227009
Mrs. S. Acharya – 9821165904
Dr. (Mrs. ) D. Mistry, Head Administrator , Byramjee Jeejeebhoy College of Commerce – 23851928

Pediatric medical camp

Bombay Parsi Punchayet announces the 1 st innovative dedicated Pediatric medical camp for our Parsi children, to provide better preventive healthcare. This camp is conducted with a visionary Lifestyle approach for Prevention of Lifestyle diseases in children to give them a healthy future and will be coordinated by the Lifestyle & Healthcare Expert Dr. Zinobia Madan.
The Pediatric Camp is planned at F S Parukh Dharamshalla, Khareghat Colony on 4th Dec 2010, and will commence at 9 am. This Pediatric medical
camp will cover the following specialities:-
General Medicine – ENT – Ophthalmic – Dental
Additionally, children who have not received prior vaccination and who are in need of being vaccinated will receive the benefit in this programme.
While the medical check-up is ongoing, for awareness of other children, an interesting health educational presentation by Dr. Zinobia Madan, on ”Lifestyle changes for a Healthy Future” which explains how diet, exercise & appropriate Lifestyle modifications in childhood can lead to healthy, long, active and productive life for these youngsters will be shown as the theme.
BPP is committed to the cause of community healthcare and towards this
cause, this camp has been organised. We expect your participation in large
numbers to make this effort of the BPP & the Medical Fraternity a great success.
Registration will be done between 9 A.M. & 12 Noon
on December 4, 2010 at F S Parukh Dharamshalla.

ZOCHILD Day

ZO child celebration for children studying g from Std 3 to Std 12

Dear Friends ,
 
As you are aware the ZO child day is  going to be held at Shanmukhanda Hall – Sion , Mumbai on 5th Dec.2010 .
 
Respected Kyoshi Vispy B.Kapadia and his dedicated team of School Principals and social workers have put in tremendous efforts and funds  for the  eight successful  year of ZO child’s  day .
 
It is a unique programme where children from out station places come and interact with each other and  get an opportunity to enrich themselves .The participating children will be given breakfast , lunch   and parting gifts and  a  day full of  entertainment  and  they will be going back home with  happy memories full of fun and frolic .
 
The kids who  who wish to join the ZO child day celebration shall be picked up  from the closest  point of their  residence and dropped back.
Please contact me on my cell  if the child wishes to participate and collect the form for the same .
 
A small favour kindly  forward this message to one and all who you have on your E mail  address as  we are running short of time and wish to finalize the day’s events for transport and lunch  so that  the event goes off smoothly .
 
Thanking you  in anticipation for your help and support to make the ZO child day a remarkable day.
 
Regards,
Kashmira Kapadia
Cell No. 9819231825. 
 

My First Zoroastrian Prayer Book

A delightful book for little children, with Navjote prayers.
“My First Zoroastrian Prayer Book” by Jamshed Rivetna with illustrations by Ava Mehta. This glossy, hard cover volume, with full-color illustrations, presents the story of Zarathushtra, the teachings of the religion, the navjote ceremony, and all the Navjote prayers with meanings, in simple language for children.
Excellent for teaching navjote prayers and for children’s religious classes. Makes great bedtime reading – a wonderful family gift.

Click Here to read the book online. Printed copies are available in India from Parsiana Book Shop in Mumbai (tel: 2207 4335). Outside India, it is available from Roshan Rivetna at RRRivetna@aol.com

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My God Ahura Mazda

Primer and Activity Book for Children – By Dr. Er. Ramiyar Parvez Karanjia, Illustrations by Ms. Anaheet Gazder

My First Steps to Zarthoshti Religion -Book 1

(reproduced with kind permission from Dr. Er. Ramiyar Parvez Karanjia)

Click Here for the entire book

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