Summary
The Park Street and Salt Lake branches of The Apeejay Schools hosted the third edition of the inter-school Jai Hind Fest in the run-up to the Independence Day
The Apeejay Schools
Students perform at the third edition of Jai Hind fest organised by The Apeejay Schools
The Park Street and Salt Lake branches of The Apeejay Schools hosted the third edition of the inter-school Jai Hind Fest in the run-up to the Independence Day. The event was held back-to-back in both the schools.
Apeejay School, Park Street, held their's on August 12. The theme was, "The Evolutionary Journey of Our Motherland" and it had 17 schools crossing swords in various events.
Award-winning independent filmmaker, Supriyo Sen was the chief guest.
The visiting schools were given code names based on various Indian dynasties. They included B.D.M. International, Delhi Public School, Ruby Park, Shri Shikshayatan School, Gokhale Memorial Girls' School and others.
The events were divided into four sub-themes - Take Pride in Our Roots, Remove Colonial Mindset, Unity and Goal of Developed India. All competitions - dance, elocution, art, quiz, music and others - were centered around the sub-themes.
Gokhale Memorial Girls’ School was the ultimate winner of the fest in Park Street.
"The fest is a flagship event of the school and displayed the creative fervor of all participating students. Those who were responsible for organising the event had the willingness and maturity to make it a grand success," said Paromita Guha Ray, principal of the Park Street branch.
The Apeejay School, Salt Lake, hosted their fest on August 11 with equal fanfare.
The event began with an inauguration programme where the students presented a rendition of O akash sona sona and presented a vibrant dance to Vande Mataram.
The chief guest was Samit Guha, assistant professor of organic chemistry at Jadavpur University.
The participating schools at Salt Lake were The Future Scholars Academy, Aditya Academy Senior Secondary School, Kalyani Public School, Barasat, Satish Chandra Memorial School, Khalsa Model Senior Secondary School and Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, among others.
There was fusion dance, recitation, stamp designing, video making and even a table-tennis championship, among others. Students took part in a debate and walked the ramp in traditional attire.
The spotlight of the day was the live band performance Band-e-Mataram. Aditya Academy Senior Secondary School was the overall winner.
"Through Jai Hind Fest, we wish to liberalise the minds of the future torch bearers," said Salt Lake branch principal, Anindita Banerjee.
Birla Divya Jyoti, Siliguri
A student presents a comparative study between urban and rural governments in the country
Students of Birla Divya Jyoti, Siliguri, exposed various aspects of social science through an exhibition, Udaan, on August 18.
The event began with the ceremonial lighting of a diya by principal Shweta Tiwari and others.
The students of Class XII took over the stage, presenting a dance performance on the theme of partition. This was followed by a discourse on the preamble to the Indian Constitution. The principal gave a speech on the essence of the exhibition and the pivotal role social science plays in building and understanding a society.
Students from Classes III to XII presented a range of 3D and 4D models on contemporary societies, their history and current issues. There was a prevailing spirit of enthusiasm and healthy competition as the students explained their models to visitors.
The exhibits also covered other disciplines like history, geography, economics, political science and sociology. Students explained the effects of natural disasters and how sustainable development is the future goal.
Some important exhibits covered physiographic divisions of India, the nation's drainage system, natural vegetation, volcanic eruptions, matriarchal societies and the Central Vista project, among others. There were also charts on Manipur, its ethnicity and that of other states.
The exhibition was an interactive affair offering students a platform to articulate their viewpoints and acquire knowledge.
"I am proud of our social science department. I take immense pride in the dedication and hard work exhibited by our students. The projects showcased a profound grasp of societal issues, historical contexts, critical thinking and creative prowess. Both students and teachers collaborated effectively to achieve their goal, working within a deadline and budget," said the principal.
Last updated on 07 Sep 2023
