Vivekananda Mission School, Joka, celebrated the Annual Function and Prize Distribution Ceremony on 4 October, 2024 with pomp and splendour to applaud and reward the sterling achievement of the students in both scholastic and co-scholastic domains. The programme was held in Kala Mandir.
The programme commenced with the Prayer Song and School Song performed by the students followed by the vocal performance of the teacher’s choir, Naibedya. VMS had the privilege and honour to have Professor Sanghamitra Bandopadhyay, Director of the Statistical Institute of Kolkata as the Chief Guest for the day. Excellence in the fields of academics, culture and sports was recognized and honoured by the Chief Guest, Rector, CAO, Principal and other dignitaries who gave away prizes to the deserving candidates.
The Prize distribution ceremony was followed by an enthralling cultural programme centering round the theme of ‘ Kalchakra or The Wheel of Time.’ Through several spectacular display, the students could depict how human beings have passed through so many years from the discovery of fire to sinking in the tapestry of complicated technology.
The grand finale showcased technology as detrimental to mankind but at the same time suggested that humans could use technology to foster creativity and development. The function comprised various exhilarating and scintillating cultural items including dance, though provoking drama and songs. With the synchronised dance movements and foot tapping music, the tiny tots as well as the grown-ups managed to set fire on stage.
The venue metamorphosed into a kaleidoscope of colours, reverberating with applause and cheers from proud parents and supportive friends. It was indeed a proud moment for both teachers and parents who worked step by step, day in and out along with the students to bring glory to this day.
The programme ended with a lot of food for thought for both the young and old in the audience. It raised the question of human responsibility in charting the future of life on planet Earth.