Vasudha-National Science Fair

The first ever National Science Fair -Vasudha witnessed a number of insightful Science projects showcased by students

Children’s Science Foundation

Amity’s Children Science Foundation (CSF), a  wonderful initiative by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan,  Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, to foster scientific temperament amongst students organised its inaugral *Vasudha - National Science Fair on July 14, 2017. It was hosted by AIS PV.  Students from 30 participating schools displayed their projects  and innovative ideas that were judged by an eminent panel of professors and teachers from reputed institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Delhi University (DU). D Ram Sharma, Director, National Science Centre was the esteemed chief guest for the valedictory function.
A total of 55 projects were selected from  a pool of projects displayed by students in the competition. Out of the selected projects, 33 projects were showcased by students of Amity International Schools.
The projects displayed were selected on the parameters of seven project categories wherein the best three entries in each category were awarded.
The students also paid a cultural tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President, India on this occasion with a special cultural performance.
*Vasudha is the annual Inter Amity Science model making competition being held since 2008 under the aegis of CSF to develop a scientific bent of mind and equip children with the ability to think out of the box while nurturing scientific temperament.

Installation Ceremony of Interact Club

AIS Mayur Vihar

Upholding the humanitarian and ultimate philanthropist values cherished by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, AIS Mayur Vihar held the Installation Ceremony of Interact Club on July 27, 2017 with great enthusiasm.
The members of Rotary Club of South East Delhi graced the occasion. The programme commenced with National Anthem followed by lamp lighting ceremony. School Vice Principal, Veera Pandey stressed on the need for community services to bring about a change in society. A fervent rendition of qawali and inspirational songs were presented by the students. A ‘nukkad natak’ performance by students held the audience spell bound.
The Interact Club President, Kushi of Class XI, received the Rotary Collar while Rotary Pins were given to other post holders and members. The post holders along with new members of the Interact Club pledged their continued efforts towards the welfare of the society. The incoming President gave an insight into the Interact Club activity planner for the academic year 2017-18. The programme concluded with new members being encouraged to carry out their responsibilities towards their nation and society as leaders of the future.

Shloka competition

AIS VYC Lucknow

The school organised a Shloka recitation competition for the students of Class III to V on July 19, 2017. The young students enthralled the audience with their beautiful rendering of shlokas from Bhagwad Gita, Rig Veda, etc. School Principal Sakshi Gautam Mishra congratulated the children for their endeavours. 
The winners
First position: Samanyu Walia (Class III), Bhavya (Class IV) and Shaurya Ahuja (Class V)
Second position: Lavanya Verma and Vaishnavi Yadav (Class III),
Amisha and Yashika (Class IV), Ashutosh Verma and Avi Yadav (Class V)
Third position: Abhigyan Bajpai and Kavya Shukla (Class III), Vardaan (Class IV), Aashvi Yadav and Padmakshi Arora (Class V)

Top honours

AIS Saket

School Principal Divya Bhatia was felicitated with the prestigious National Population Education Award by International Association of Educators for World Peace (IAEWP). The award was given away at the World Women’s Empowerment Summit held in India International Centre on the occasion of the World Women’s Empowerment Day.
The occasion coincided with the World Population Day which is celebrated on July 11, 2017. The prestigious award was presented by the esteemed ambassador of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Augusto Montiel, Boureima Souleymane from Embassy of Republic of Niger and Dr V Kulandai Velu, President of National Union of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and
Minorities. 

Soccer high

AIS Saket

Eklavya Singh of Class XII attended a soccer camp with Nike and Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. in Brighton, UK. He was trained at the Lancing College and Amex training center from July 3-11, 2017.
Over 120 students from 29 different nationalities participated in the camp. Eklavya won the ‘Best player of the Day’ and received a Nike football kit, a book on Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

GK quiz competition

AIS VYC Lucknow

The school organised an Inter-house GK quiz competition for the students of Class I- X on July 21, 2017. The competition aimed at developing their knowledge in different subjects. The students were quizzed on interesting questions from various subjects like sports, books & authors, science and GK by  their school counsellor, Akansha. The quiz held in three rounds, saw all our houses put in their best efforts. The highlight was the ‘buzzer round’ that made the quiz more exciting for students and the audience. The first prize was bagged by Pawani house, followed by Mandakini house on the second place. The third position was scored by Alaknanda house.

Puppet show competition

AIS VKC Lucknow

AIS VKC Lucknow organised an Inter- house Puppet show competition on the theme ‘Famous english proverbs’ on July 21, 2017. The students of Class IV and V narrated a story using handmade puppets with the help of PowerPoint Presentation. Four houses Alaknanda, Pawani, Mandakini and Bhagirathi used English idioms like ‘Every cloud has a silver lining’, ‘The pen is mightier than the sword’, ‘A penny saved is a penny earned’ and ‘Don’t count your chickens before they hatch’. The houses were judged on the basis of creativity, relevance to the theme, voice modulation and overall presentation. Bhagirathi house bagged the first position in the competition, whereas Alaknanda and Mandakini secured the second positions, respectively.