Ignited Spirits

Theatrical Fest Celebrates Emerging Talent

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School organised its 10th Ignited Spirit, an annual interschool English theatre fest from July 24-25, 2023 with over 10 teams from schools across Delhi/NCR taking part in it. The fest envisioned by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, as a platform to nurture innate creativity and enrich communication skills of young minds, was based on the theme ‘kindness’.
Each team presented compelling performances of self-composed plays leaving the audience enamoured with their acting skills.
The judges for the competition Suchitra Gupta, Former Professor and Deputy Dean Culture, University of Delhi, and Savita Sharma Nagar, an eminent documentary producer, author and theatre expert associated with Sahitya Kala Parishad, TV and radio in their address enlightened the audience with the origin and evolution of various types of theater and its impact on society and literature.
In the junior category (Class VI-VIII), AIS Gurugram 46 bagged first prize followed by AIS Pushp Vihar at the second position. In the senior category (Class IX-XII) AIS Mayur Vihar won first prize, AIS Saket bagged second prize and AIS Pushp Vihar secured third position. The overall rolling trophy was lifted by AIS Saket. The fest was indeed a boulevard of expressions for budding actors and kindled their innate creativity and and expressions. 

Celebrating Hindi

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Students of Class I and IV observed Hindi Diwas on Sept 11 and Sept 14, respectively by conducting a special assembly. As part of it, they recited poems, shared meaningful thoughts, and staged nukkad natak, all in Hindi to emphasise the language’s importance in our lives and in the development of our nation. They also spoke about the crucial role that Hindi will be playing in uniting people from diverse linguistic backgrounds as part of the New Education Policy.

Teachers on top

Amity Group of Schools
 
Gratitude and accolades were bestowed upon the teachers of Amity at the virtual celebration of Teachers’ Day on September 6, 2023. The ceremony hosted by AIS Gurugram 46 was graced by
Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools & RBEF, and saw the presence of  heads of different departments, principals, and teachers of Amity Group of Schools pan India.
The event commenced with a lamp lighting ceremony, followed by a motivational talk by Vandana Aadesh, faculty and project head, Art of Living. The inspiring talk was followed by Chairperson’s address, wherein she expressed her deep love and appreciation towards the teachers of Amity for shaping the youth. The ceremony concluded with announcement of the annual Teachers’ Day Essay Contest 2022-23 winners, which saw essays penned by over 1500 Amity teachers pan India on topics: ‘Modern teaching methodologies must be balanced with sound moral values for the holistic growth of a child’ and ‘Does the teaching profession require role models? Discuss your opinion with personal examples and experiences’. Winners of the contest were rewarded with a trophy, a stole and a cash prize of INR 5000 each.

Krishna comes home

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Students of Class I and II together presented Krishna Leela, a mesmerising portrayal of the life and teachings of Lord Shri Krishna, in a spectacular show on September 6, 2023.
Dressed up as different characters such as Krishna, Radha, Sudama, Yashoda, and Kansa, etc., they unfolded the rich tapestry of Lord Krishna’s life and celebrated his birthday through group dances and theatrical presentations.
The performances featured various significant episodes from Krishna’s life, like his divine birth (Krishna Janam), his endearing thefts of butter (Maakhan Chori), killing of serpent demon (Kaaliya Naag Mardan), lifting of Govardhan Mountain on one finger (Govardhan Parvat Leela), and the ultimate vanquishing of the tyrant King Kansa (Kansa Wadh).
The celebrations also instilled in the students values that one can learn from Lord Krishna’s life, like love, kindness, justice, empathy, forgiveness, respect for elders, friendship, etc.
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Class II students celebrated Janmashtami by presenting Krishna Leela on September 2, 2023. Dressed up in colourful costumes, they portrayed various episodes from Lord Krishna’s life and shared his teachings through enchanting dances and enactments. They also showcased the childhood adventures of Lord Krishna, including his mischievous act of stealing butter and playing pranks on the gopis around him.