TOPIC – “UTTARAKHAND UNVEILED: THE JEWEL OF HIMALAYAS”

“जो देवताओं का परम धाम है ,

जिस मिट्टी को करता हर जीव प्रणाम है,

जहां गंगा आरती से सँवरती हरिद्वार की शाम है,

उस साक्षात स्वर्ग का उत्तराखण्ड नाम है।” – अलंकृति

Uttarakhand, known as the ‘Land of Gods’, is a beautiful state located in Northern India. Its diverse landscape is lined with majestic mountains, gushing rivers, serene forests and ancient temples. To showcase the rich cultural heritage of this state, the students of XI-T and XI-W came together for their Class Assembly, portrayed through a rhythmic skit. 

The Assembly commenced with an ardent prayer performed by Pranav Chopra, Pranshu Ladha, Priyasha Kaushik, Rudraansh Deb, Sampurna Sen, Aahana Sharma, Advaya Narayan Sharma, Lakshita Popli, Nysha Nayar and Yashvi Joshi. This was followed by a lyrical skit performance meshed into an early morning scene in the Mana village which was presented by Anamika, Ananya Jain, Asmi Agarwal, Mona, Anjika Anand, Lakshita Popli, Navya Datt, Plaksha Devshi, Rishita Mangal, Ritika Tiwari, Ruhee Tandan and Svara Saxena. Shiv Bhakti is an integral aspect of the spiritual fabric of Uttarakhand. A powerful Shiv Aradhana was performed by the dancers of XI-T and XI-W – Aarushi Bhatia, Shombita Bandopadhyay, Ayanna Goel, Navya Datt, Plaksha Devshi and Tvesha Saigal. The Hindi Samachar was read by Himangi Kukreja, Navya Jain, Aprameya and Simran Alung. An expressive form of Yoga, as practised in the Himalayas, was showcased by Krishna, Naina Chauhan and Purnima. Thereafter, a soulful rendition of a popular folk song from Uttarakhand ‘Aades Bhole Baba’ was sung by – Pranav Chopra, Pranshu Ladha, Priyasha Kaushik, Rudraansh Deb, Sampurna Sen, Aahana Sharma, Advaya Narayan Sharma, Lakshita Popli and Nysha Nayar – to rousing applause. It was followed by the recitation of a Sanskrit Shloka on ‘Nature and Diversity’ by Ritika Tiwari. The penultimate act was an energetic performance of the folk dance Ghughuti by Aarushi Bhatia, Isha Kaicker, Naina Chauhan, Shombita Bandopadhyay, Plaksha Devshi and Purnima. The concluding act was a mesmerising group dance which rejuvenated the audience and was performed on ‘Bhakt Nahi Bhala’ by Aarushi Bhatia, Ayanna Goel, Isha Kaicker, Naina Chauhan, Navya Datt, Plaksha Devshi, Purnima, Shombita Bandopadhyay and Tvesha Saigal. The folders for the assembly invitations were crafted by Diya Malik, Naisha Kejriwal and Shanaya Nanda, and the cards were made by Diya Malik and Mysha Khurana. Diya Malik, Mysha Khurana, Naisha Kejriwal and Shanaya Nanda decorated the soft boards for the assembly. E – Invites for the class assembly were prepared by Ananya Singh, and the digital presentation was also put together and presented by Ananya Singh. The show melodiously came to an end with the playing of the School Anthem, followed by the National Anthem. The class assembly of XI – T and XI – W perfectly encapsulated the essence of Uttarakhand and left a long – lasting impact in the minds of the audience.

30 NOVEMBER 2023, THURSDAY
CLASSES XI T & XI W
CLASS TEACHERS – MR ARANI BAKSI & MS AASTHA KOCHAR
VICE PRINCIPAL – MR ANIL KUMAR KATHURIA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS KUSUM YADAV
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI

TOPIC – “BONDS OF BLISS- FRIENDSHIP”

The assembly by classes IX K and IX N was a celebration of the beautiful tapestry of friendship that exists between students. The theme, aimed to highlight the diverse friendships that have blossomed within the school community.

The assembly began with a soulful morning prayer sung by Aarav A, Aarav D, Aarav G, Apurna, Daman, Kavnoor, Ritvik Thakur, Ritwik Gupta,Reet, Madhav ,Oishee, Adit, Aryaman, Vivaan, Ali, Rinhlua, Zaeem, Viraj, Rithym, Sujal, Meet, Aarav, Yatee, Saina, Anav, Naitik. A beautiful ‘Ganesh Vandana’ dance was performed by Sannidhi and Tisha. The Thoughts for the Day were presented by Sanna, Pia, Mannat, Dhruv, Garv and Kartik. The news headlines for the day were read by Nawfal, Yasir, Armaan and Naman. Kavnoor and Mrinank took turns to recite their self composed poems expressing their thoughts on friendship.

A soulful group song performance was presented by Aarav D, Aarav G, Hriday, Jaiveer, Kartik, Kasihka, Kavnoor, Lakshay, Madhav, Oishee, Aarav, Ahaan, Atharv, Mannat, Nauman, Pavnaj, Hiba, Yatee. The western instrumental orchestra came next on stage comprising of Neel, Myra, Naitik, Ayon, Myra, Shreya, Aryaman and Elina. Thereafter, the energy of the stage was taken a notch higher by western group dance performances by Riddhi, Ishita, Yog, Riddhi, Siddhi, Lakshay, Rayna, Aanya, Amrisha and Yantika. To illustrate the theme, Ahaan, Jasmine, Mrinank, Jasmine, Aarav, Viraj, Sannidhi, Tisha, Nawfal and Rushil performed a skit showcasing friendships that transcended cultural, academic, and personal differences. Through these performances, they conveyed the message that true friendship knows no boundaries.

The comperes of the programme were Khwahish, Tamira, Arshia, Atharv and Manaal. The folders, handmade invites were made by Hiba and Tisha. The board for the assembly was made by Pia , Oishee, Siddhi and Apurna. The Digital presentation was made by Pia and Ayon.

7 DECEMBER 2023, THURSDAY
CLASSES IX K & IX N
CLASS TEACHERS – MS DEEPIKA SINGH & MS BHUMIKA GUPTA
HEADMISTRESS – MS RASHMI MALHOTRA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MR SANCHIT CHAUHAN
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS KAVERI DHAR

TOPIC – “SEVA PARMO DHARMA- SERVICE TO HUMANITY IS THE HIGHEST RELIGION.”

Seva parmo dharma implies “service to humanity is the highest religion”. In the words of Swami Vivekananda, “service to mankind is service to god”.

To celebrate service as the highest religion and invoke humanity within ourselves, Classes VIII J and VIII K came together for their Class Assembly on ‘Seva Parmo Dharma’. It began with an ardent prayer to the Lord by Ray, Samaira, Mehr, Amaira, Sachin, Viraj, Jasjeev, Vansh, Gariima, Deepansh, Aryaveer, Dhaniasha, Manya, Medhansh, Varsha, Aditi, Aanvi, Sanvi and Ananya. This was followed by a beautiful classical dance by Prapti, Amisha, Irsia and Aditi. The recitation of the Sanskrit Shlok and its meaning was done by Shaylah. Thereafter, Aryamman and Satvik presented a thoughtful speech based on the topic. The news bulletin was read by Antarjot, Arjun, Ryan, Jai, Aarav Verma. The thoughts for the day were expressed by Avjit and Pranit.

Thereafter, two self-composed poems recited by Divija and Omansh reflected the importance of service. It was followed by a musical instrumental performance presented by Vansh, Nathan, Satvik, Ray, Samarth, Pranet, Vardaan, Shaurya, Reyhaan, Samaira, Amaira, Jasjeev and Arnav. The skit put up by Divija, Siyona, Vardaan, Guneet, Avjit, Suyasha, Shaurya, Avjit, Maahir, Aditya, Pranet, Reaansh, Gariima, Smyaan, Ayushman, Bhavik, Ayaan, Sakshi, Sanaya, Varun, Medhansh, Aahana, Sanvi, Sifat, Shaylah, Ayaan, Aviral ,Twisha and Himanshu showcased how service is not only important to human beings but also to animals. The concluding act was a dance performance by Prapti, Amisha, Irsia, Devyangi, Seona, Varsha, Aditi, Amairaa, Aanya and Manya.

The comperes of the programme were Anusha and Adhiraj. The soft board, folders and invitation cards for the assembly were made by Suyasha, Amisha, Divija, Amaira, Siyona, Yuvraj, Avjit, Ray, Omansh, Viraj, Dhaniasha, Devyangi, Aanvi, Unesh and Arnav Gupta. The audio editing and the Digital presentation was made and presented by Rishan, Yuvraj and Aarav Jawa.

6 DECEMBER 2023, WEDNESDAY
CLASSES VIII J & VIII K
CLASS TEACHERS – MS MANSA MARY THOMAS & MS PRIYANKA YADAV
HEADMISTRESS – MS ANUBHA GOPAL
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS EKTA ARORA
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI & MS BHARTI SHUKLA (CULTURAL)

TOPIC – “SMILE THROUGH THE STORM”

‘Trust God in the storms of your life and have hope in the rainbow’

An invigorating and meaningful start to the day was presented by the students of Class XI U and XI V on the topic- ‘Smile through the Storms’. The comperes for the assembly were Manini, Shambhavi, Aashna and Nabeel. Sanskrit shloka and its translation was presented by Vidhi. News was delivered by Deevit, Sahana, Dishita and Rahini. Thought for the day was shared by Retish. Morning prayer was chanted by Aaditi, Anushka, Arnav, Shreya, Srishti, Debanjana, Jiah, Suhani, Shagun, Shefali, Samriddhi, Shahnaz, Priyanka, Sakshi, Anita, Prachi, Yashvita, Niyati, Yuvika, Kaushiki, Pratiti, Ananta, Agrim, Mihika, Yashvita, Niyati, Sohaum, Kaushiki and Yuvika. Indian song was vocalised by Jiah, Shagun, Priyanka, Samriddhi, Srishti, Anita, Tashvi, Debanjana, Shefali, Prachi, Shahnaz, Aaditi, Suhani, Sakshi, Kabir, Sarthak, Ananta, Pratiti, Agrim, Mihika, Yashvita, Niyati, Sohaum and Kaushiki. An energetic Western song was sung  by Prachi, Tashvi, Debanjana, Anushka, Parvi, Yashvita, Sarthak, Kabir, Sohaum, Agrim, Pratiti, Yuvika, Kaushiki, Niyati, Mihika and Vineet and assisted by Instrumentalists, namely, Lita, Zorin, Retish, Ananya, Sohaum and Shambhavi. Fusion dance was showcased by Dhani, Sonali, Tia, Rozina and Riyank. Self-composed poems and articles were shared by Sonali, Manini, Agrim and Vishesh. Cards, Folders and Soft board were designed by Jiah, Shreya, Arnav, Ananta, Ayana, Tanvi, Ojas, Radhika, Nishtha and Shubhangi. The E- invite was prepared by Shreeya. Digital presentation was designed and managed by Prisha and Savarni.

5 DECEMBER 2023, TUESDAY
CLASSES XI U & XI V
CLASS TEACHERS – MS PRIYAM SHARMA & MS SHILPA PURI
VICE PRINCIPAL – MR ANIL KUMAR KATHURIA
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE – MS KUSUM YADAV
ACTIVITY INCHARGE – MS PREETI PRATIHARI