Event

The International English and Spanish Language Day was organised to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. On this day, the students participated in a multitude of activities that included language games, presentations, theatrical performances, all of which augmented their vocabulary, grammar, and conversational proficiency. Students also delved into the works of renowned authors and poets, thereby fostering a love for reading literature and developing their own writing skills.

The Independence Day was celebrated to mark India’s liberation from the colonial rule. The day began with the flag hoisting ceremony, igniting a sense of patriotism and national pride in the young generation. The students remembered the contribution and sacrifices of the unsung heroes for the cause of freedom of their nation. They raised contemporary issues which face their country today such as poverty, discrimination, violence. They encouraged their peers to think of novel ways to achieve freedom from these concerns. The programme ended with a humorous poem that helped them understand the idea of freedom in their own context.

The Sanskrit Diwas was celebrated to share the significance of the language, and encourage it’s revival and propagation. Students presented a song in Sanskrit which they often sing in their classes. They also danced on a Sanskrit song. They performed a small theatrical act to showcase the fearlessness of Maharana Pratap. The event ended with the screening of two short movies in Sanskrit and a discussion on them. The programme was conceptualized, organised and conducted by students learning Sanskrit in classes 9 and 10.

The Investiture Ceremony was organised to formalize the appointment of student leaders who were democratically elected by their schoolmates. It entailed the conferring of badges and entrusting them with important designations such as School Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, Captains and Deputy Captains of different committees and Houses. The student leaders solemnly pledged to uphold the ideals of the institution and perform their duties diligently with a sense of service, accountability and integrity.

The recreational-cum-educational outstation trips were organised for students of classes 4 to 12. It gave them an opportunity to venture beyond the traditional confines of the classroom, explore new places and learn about varied socio-economic set-ups.

Classes 9 to 12 went to different hill stations and saw mesmerising natural wonders in Dalhousie-Khajjiar, Mukteshwar, Dharamshala-Mcleodganj and Mussorie. They also drew insights from man-made wonders like the Tehri Dam and the Chamera Lake hydro-electricity project. They were fascinated with the rich experience of community service in the village of Mukteshwar and had an intriguing experience in the charming Corn village of Mussorie.

Class 6 learnt to appreciate nature through a visit to the Jim Corbett National Park, while classes 7 and 8 experienced a tapestry of local history in Udaipur-Chittorgarh and Jaipur-Ranthambore.

Classes 4 and 5 went to the National Parks, Sariska and Ranthambore, respectively. They experienced many adventurous and team-building activities amidst nature. They also learnt the about the need to conserve wildlife resources, particularly tigers. It was a thrilling and learning experience for our young ones.