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