Summary
The senior students of Birla High School fused the evergreen 'Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne' and 'Hirak Rajar Deshe' with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDG) to create a new musical for their annual day and prize distribution ceremony held at the Vidya Mandir auditorium over two days in May
Birla High School
The senior students of Birla High School fused the evergreen Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne and Hirak Rajar Deshe with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDG) to create a new musical for their annual day and prize distribution ceremony held at the Vidya Mandir auditorium over two days in May.
Around 100 students from Classes VI to XI presented a musical, Ray of Hope: A Sustainable Future, where characters from Satyajit Ray’s iconic films were seen finding solutions to inequalities and chasing the SDGs.
The rehearsals had taken place for nearly two months; the result — a standing ovation on both days.
The musical aimed to educate the students on Ray’s genius and raise awareness about the SDGs that envision a better world by 2030.
The chief guests were Sujata Sen, chief executive officer of Future Hope and actor Barun Chanda.
Principal Loveleen Saigal said the school wanted to pay tribute to Ray by connecting his cinema with youth empowerment and other global issues plaguing the youth.
She read out the annual report on both days. Finally, the stage was set for the prize distribution, split into two halves and spread over two days.
Parents of toppers from Classes VIII to XI were invited to give away the prizes. The prize winners were from Classes VI to XI.
"Satyajit Ray is the pride of our country. We wished to pay tribute to him on his birth anniversary and connect it with a message that in the times to come, the youth will have to undo the wrongs in society just as the SDGs had recommended," said the principal.
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
Students stage a dance performance to raise awareness about mental health of children and the ill effects of excessive academic pressure
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School applauded the achievers on its prize day on June 11. The day marked the school’s 40th year.
A programme to celebrate the milestone was held at Sukanta Bhavan, Barrackpore. The chief guest was Manoshi Roy Chowdhury, co-chairperson of the Techno India Group.
The event began with administrator Ashwin Kumar Medidi leading the opening prayer. The in-house choir presented hymns. Rector Wilson Gidla delivered a speech on holistic education.
The students presented a dance performance on the current education scenario and the effect of academic pressure on a child’s mental health. The performance had the students grooving to the popular Bollywood number, Give me some sunshine.
Principal Sonia Gidla presented the annual report for the academic year 2023-24.
Students were awarded right from the Primary section to the board toppers. ICSE science topper Aritro Ghosh (98.2 per cent) and commerce topper Smriti Bannerjee (92.4 per cent) got the SusheelaRao Award.
Dr. G.V. Prasada Rao Award was given to ISC topper in science Krishna Srivastava (97 per cent) and humanities topper Shradhha Goswami (97 per cent).
Aritrika Majhi of Class X got the MF Hussain Award for art as well as the Hema Gidla Award for good conduct. There were also awards for all-rounders and co-curricular excellence. The event ended with the school song.
“The past year has been eventful. Since we entered our 40th year, we have decided to start a new chain of playschools called the Little Douglasites. We have many other programmes coming up such as the La Vien Rose,” saidthe principal.
Brainiac Heritage School
Students present a performance that fuses yoga asanas with dance moves
Students of Brainiac Heritage School showcased their knowledge of yoga asanas as they celebrated International Yoga Day on June 21.
The morning began with music and sharing of Rabindranath Tagore's philosophy. Teachers and principal Soma Banerjee presented a rendition of the Rabindrasangeet, Prano bhoriye trisha horiye, in the morning assembly that was appreciated.
Next, students from different classes showcased their yoga skills at various time slots. The Pre-primary and Primary students demonstrated asanas such as the Surya Namaskar, Padmasan and Dhyanasan.
The higher classes showcased Ardhyakurmasan, Bajrasnan and Utkotasan. Every child got a chance to take part in the yoga display.
Students were also educated on the health benefits of each asana and how practising them regularly will improve their concentration power. They let loose their creative side by fusing yoga with dance for a performance.
Imran Mallick, president of the school's managing committee, attended the event. “I am in awe. The children's moves were perfect,” he said after the performances.
The principal also encouraged the students.
"They are my pride and the reason for my smile. On our sprawling school grounds, we encourage students to spend time with nature and practise yoga for stress release,” she said.
Khalsa Model Senior Secondary School
Khalsa Shool Vanmahotsav and investiture ceremony
Khalsa Model Senior Secondary School celebrated Van Mahotsav — or the festival of greens — and its new student leaders on the same day. An event to commemorate both occasions was held on the school grounds on July 5.
The chief guest was school president Devinder Singh Benipal. Also present were principal Gurmeet Kaur Arjani and other management committee members.
The programme started with a Shabad (sacred song) sung by the students of Classes XI to XII.
The principal addressed the audience, telling the students how important it is to be grateful to nature.
She also congratulated the new set of leaders.
Classes IV to IX sang a Hindi song on Van Mahotsav and planted more trees. A dance drama followed, highlighting the Chipko Movement. It opened with a jungle scene where the Kindergarten children came on stage, dressed as animals.
The investiture ceremony saw 44 newly elected student council members marching up to the stage. The student council consisted of 24 house members and 20 prefects.
The principal and senior teachers selected the council members based on their academic performance and participation in co-curricular activities and social services.
The principal gave the new leaders their designated badges. Harpreet Kaur and Gurlav Singh Mangat were selected as the head girl and head boy, respectively.
The leaders promised to do their jobs with integrity and become role modelsfor others.
Some music followed. Students from Classes VI to VIII presented Bhangra, Gidda and other Punjabi folk dances, amidst much clapping. The programme ended with a tree plantation ceremony that the new leaders were part of.
"We organise Van Mahotsav and investiture ceremony together every year. One is about paying gratitude to Mother Nature, and the other is about honouring students who will serve their institution. Students are empowered with leadership skills, which not only instil confidence but help them to solve problems creatively and work in a team," said the principal.
Last updated on 01 Aug 2024
