AMITY-UNESCO RESULT
Answer: (Jarawa in Andaman, Lepcha in Sikkim,Jaunsari in Uttarakhand, Kondh in Orissa,
Bodo in Assam, Khasi in Meghalaya, Gond in Madhya Pradesh, Gaddi in Himachal Pradesh,
Rabari in Gujarat, Bhil in Rajasthan)
The school organised its 18th senior annual day for Class VI-XII on April 5, 2024. The occasion was graced by chief guest, Hitesh Kumar, additional deputy commissioner and district citizen resources information officer Gurugram; Presiding chief guest Ravindra Kumar Tyagi, chairman and managing director, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF along with heads of various institutions of Amity Education Group.
The cultural evening commenced with school principal Dr Anshu Arora sharing the commendable achievements of students in the field of academics, sports and extra-curricular activities. The achievers of academic session 2023-24 were also felicitated during the event. The Late Baljit Shastri Shield, was awarded to Mansha Rapria, Vedvati Vidyalankar Shield was given to Avni Munjal, Europa India Foundation Cup was given to Manish Yadav and Dhananjay Mohan Cup was given to - Aarush Bhat and Ayushi Jain.
This was followed by a captivating ballad, ‘Aabhaar-Zindagi Ka Aadhaar’, also the theme of the day, which showcased the transformative power of being grateful and hence being resilient amidst adversities through dance, drama, music, yoga, and taekwondo. It exhibited India’s rich culture and heritage through folk dances. Chairperson lauded the live renditions and powerful acting by the students.
Understanding elections
AIS Vasundhara 6
The Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) of the school organised a simulated session on manifesto writing on April 2, 2024, to apprise students on its importance. A manifesto is an important document that goes a long way in upholding the democratic principles of a country while also showcasing the future intent of political parties. Members of the ELC, along with their classmates, drafted manifestos for their respective parties to generate awareness and develop the spirit of critical thinking and responsible citizenship. Students were told that a manifesto is a public notice, a statement of beliefs, aims, policies, intentions and opinions and a pledge that the parties and their candidates take. It also forms the basis of a campaign and hence, written in a persuasive style fortifying the core of democracy.
An AT(a)L excellence
AIS Mayur Vihar
AIS Mayur Vihar was declared as the ATL School of the month by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Niti Aayog for the month of March 2024, having previously received the same award in October 2023. The award was conferred upon the school for conducting activities that foster curiosity, creativity, and a spirit of innovation in young minds. Notably, the school has nurtured several young innovators who have won accolades in ATL Marathon, Youth Ideathon, Inspire MANAK etc. Every month, the ATL award is given to a school in recognition and appreciation of conducting and participating in science and innovation activities. Under the visionary leadership of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of schools and RBEF, Amity Group of Schools have been consistently bagging this award for the past one year including AIS Noida in August & December 2023; AIS Vas 6 in July & November 2023; AIS Saket in May 2023 and AIS Gur 46 in August & December 2023.
Cyber security address
AIS Gurugram 46
A talk on cyber security was held for Class VII and VIII on April 8, 2024 by Dr Rakshit Tandon, a veteran cyber security expert and consultant, Safe Surfing Campaign at Internet & Mobile Association India. During the session, students were briefed on various aspects of cyber safety, including prevalence of fake social media accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, the legal age restrictions for creating social media accounts, safety measures such as cautious clicking on links, careful sharing of personal information, and vigilance while using public Wi-Fi networks. This was followed by a Q&A round in which students actively participated. The session served as a valuable platform for students to learn practical strategies for staying safe in the digital world and equipped them with skills to stay safe online.
Towards a healthy world
AIS VYC Lucknow
The school organised a special assembly on April 7, 2024 to celebrate World Health Day which also marks the founding day of WHO. The assembly was hosted by Viddhit and Anika of Class V. Students from primary and middle school showcased the importance of nutrition and healthy diet through placards. An evocative poem recital on the importance of healthy life was done by Ziva Yadav and Anushka Singh of Class V. A medical health check-up camp in collaboration with Saraswati Dental College and Hospital was also held for the students. Doctors examined the children and gave helpful tips to them about healthy lifestyle.