Oxford MUN

Amitians Prove Their Diplomatic Acumen Again

AERC

A team of nine students from the Amity Group of Schools proved their diplomatic genius on a global platform for the fifth consecutive year at the prestigious 11th edition of Oxford MUN, organised by Oxford Global from November 28 to 30, 2025, at the legendary University of Oxford, London.
Akshaj Rastogi (IX), AIS Noida, received the best position paper award in the UNOOSA Committee, representing Poland, while Agrim Bansal (IX), AIS Saket, was awarded an honourable mention in the African Union (AU) Committee, representing Mauritius.
The other members of the delegation comprised: Khushi Gupta (XI), AGS Noida; Siddhant Raj (XI), AIS Saket; Trisha Jaimini (XI), AGS Noida; Saanvi Jain (XI), AIS Noida; Siddhant Hudda (X), AIS Vasundhara 6; Mir Aimal Ali (VIII), AIS Pushp Vihar; and Ashrit Das (XI), AIS Mayur Vihar. During the three-day conference, they raised global issues through various committees like the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) Australia; the Conference of the Parties (COP30) Australia; the World Health Organisation (WHO) Ireland; and the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Mali.
The delegation was accompanied by Meenu Kanwar, the principal of AIS Mayur Vihar, whose guidance and leadership played a pivotal role in supporting the students throughout the conference.
The event, facilitated by Amity Educational Resource Centre (AERC) under the guidance of director, AERC, and the leadership of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, witnessed participation of more than 1000 delegates from 30-plus countries, making it one of the most vibrant and diverse global youth conferences.
Apart from enhancing their understanding of the world order, geopolitics, and importance of diplomatic skills, Amitians also enriched their cultural understanding with an insightful session with the Oxford admissions’ panel and participated in a guided tour of the historic Oxford colleges. They observed the renowned libraries, serene courtyards, rich academic traditions and even locations featured in Harry Potter films. They also toured the iconic landmarks, including National Science Museum, Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Covent Garden, an Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare’s Village).

Aquila 2.0

AIS VYC Lucknow

The school organised ‘Aquila 2.0 - Celebrating Youth Sportsmanship and Excellence’ with great enthusiasm on December 24, 2025.
The event was graced by Prof (Dr) Anil Vashisht, Pro Vice chancellor, Amity University, Lucknow, along with Yuvaan Pandey, Team Captain, U-19 Singapore national cricket team, and Somjeet Singh, captain, Indian wheelchair cricket team, as special guests. 
The event commenced with  lamp lighting ceremony followed by a welcome address by school principal Roli Tripathi. It
was followed by a number of activities like a yoga presentation by Class I wherein students displayed calmness, control, and harmony of mind and body. Students of the same class presented ‘The Roots of Love and Values’ a song dedicated to grandparents. Karate drill titled ‘Fearless Frames’ reflected confidence and courage of Class VI-VIII.
The pre-primary wing showcased Hoopla Hustle while Class Nursery-I made the campus euphonious with ‘Rhythms of Traditions’ tabla percussion. Sports drill - Harmony of Heroes by Class VI-VIII - demonstrated teamwork, coordination, and discipline. The culminating cultural presentation - Sur, Taal, Parampara aur Prem - created a soulful atmosphere, blending music, rhythm, and tradition .
The prize distribution towards the end of the event witnessed distinguished young sportsmen being honoured for their achievements. Aquila 2.0 concluded on a joyful and festive note with the surprise arrival of Santa Claus and Christmas eve celebrations followed by the national anthem.

When books came alive...

AIS VKC Lucknow

The school celebrated the seventh edition of its annual day ‘Literary landscapes: Book nook comes alive’ on December 17, 2025. The event was a vibrant tribute to the timeless power of literature, bringing classic and contemporary narratives to life through a captivating blend of drama, music, and creative expressions. The programme pro vice chancellor, Amity University, Lucknow, as the special guest along with Arti Chopra, the principal of AIS Gururgam 46.
The event commenced with the auspicious lamp lighting ceremony and a heartfelt welcome address by the school’s principal, Rachna Mishra. Students from Class IV-XI enthralled the audience with evocative enactments inspired by literary legends like Rabindranath Tagore. A spirited adaptation of William Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ added wit and lyrical charm, while the scenes inspired by the magical universe of Harry Potter delighted the audience, igniting nostalgia and wonder alike. The evening culminated with a thought-provoking and imaginative courtroom drama titled ‘The Trial of Creativity - AI vs the Authors’, which creatively highlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on literature and human creativity. All the performances stood as a testament to the students’ creativity, and collaborative spirit.
Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, blessed the students virtually, appreciating their efforts and emphasising the importance of literature, creativity and values in education in her address. Her inspiring words motivated the students and encouraged them to continue exploring knowledge beyond
textbooks.

Hepatitis Day

AIS Pushp Vihar

Three young minds of the school brought home laurels at the 28th Hepatitis Day event organised by the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) on December 4, 2025.
Aryan Khera (XI) won first prize in video making, Devyan Batra (VIII) secured first prize in Hindi slogan writing and Alia Bhatia (VIII) earned consolation prize in English slogan writing competition.  The event, themed ‘Together for a hepatitis-free generation’, was graced by Nikhil Kumar, secretary of health and family welfare, GNCTD, as the chief guest and aimed at raising awareness amongst the public about the viral spread of hepatitis.