Vocabathon 2026

The Grand Battle Of Wits And Words Gets Bigger

Amity Group of Schools / AIS Gur 46

The sixth edition of Vocabathon - The Battle of Wits, an annual inter-Amity vocabulary championship, was organised in a hybrid mode, with the online round for Amity schools outside Delhi/NCR held on April 18, 2026, and the offline round for Delhi/NCR schools conducted on April 26, 2026. The event - envisioned by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, as a platform to nurture linguistic finesse and cultivate eloquent expression among Amitians - was hosted and organised by AIS Gurugram 46. This year’s championship witnessed a revamped format and participation from 216 Amitians of Classes IV to XI across India.
Participants competed in teams of three across three categories - Group 1 (Class IV-VI), Group 2 (Class VII-IX), and Group 3 (Class X-XII). Under the new format, the students were to deliberate and answer collaboratively within a stipulated time, encouraging teamwork and deeper understanding. Accomplished alumni of Amity took on the role of quiz masters and conducted the event with engaging dynamism.
The online round for Amity schools outside Delhi/NCR witnessed participation of 60 students from seven Amity schools. AIS Navi Mumbai emerged as the winner across all three groups in this round. The offline round for Delhi/NCR schools saw the participation of 156 students from eight Amity schools. AIS Vas 6 secured top position in Group 1, AIS Noida emerged victorious in Group 2, while AIS PV claimed the first position in Group 3 as well as the overall championship prize for its outstanding performance across all categories. The championship concluded with a valedictory ceremony graced by the Chairperson, who felicitated the winners and inspired young Amitians to continue striving for excellence in language and communication.

Alumni gyaan

AIS Saket

An interactive session with the school’s alumni titled ‘Alumni Fridays’ was organised on July 10, 2026. Envisioned by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, the event has been curated to provide students with an opportunity to interact with their seniors and seek guidance on higher education, career opportunities, and personal development. All the students from Class XI-XII participated in the event. It began with school principal Divya Bhatia lighting the lamp and welcoming the guests.
The alumni who interacted and guided were: Yashvardhan Jain, pursuing LLB at King’s College London; Ruchika Behera, destination manager for the UK and Ireland at IDP Education India; Viraj Khanna, pursuing economics and management at King’s College London; Vinay, principal research engineer, Euler Motors; and Sanskriti Srivastava, policy head (trust & safety), Tech Mahindra. They shared their academic journeys, challenges, and achievements and encouraged their juniors to be consistent and develop skills like communication, teamwork, and time management. The event culminated with a Q&A session, wherein students asked about career choices, college life, and striking balance between studies and passion.

Robotics brilliance

AIS Noida

Naksh Jassal of Class VI clinched second position in the Line Following Robotics (LFR) category of the 10th Techradiance Coding and Robotics Championship, a premier national-level STEM, robotics, drone, and innovation competition for school students. The event was organised by Techradiance, an edtech platform, in association with IIT Delhi’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell.
Naksh was awarded a trophy and a merit certificate for his self-designed robotic car, built using an arduino nano and infrared sensors. His project showcased exceptional precision in programming, sensor integration, and autonomous navigation, reflecting his strong understanding of robotics and automation. This victory reinforces the commitment and dedication of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools and RBEF, towards creating world-class infrastructure and learning ecosystem that nurtures scientific temperament, spirit for inquiry and innovation, and critical thinking abilities in Amitians through multiple science and research oriented initiatives.
The championship witnessed participation from approximately 150 students from over 60 schools across the country. Designed to promote hands-on learning in robotics, coding, and real-world problem-solving, the event provided young innovators with a platform to demonstrate their technical skills and creative thinking model-based challenges.

Marketing sustainability

AIS Vasundhara 6

Students of Class IV conducted the activity ‘Greenovation - Advertising a sustainable product’ on July 20, 2026, to promote environmental awareness and help students develop skills to present innovative sustainable products through persuasive advertisements.
The young innovators showcased a wide range of eco-friendly products and ideas, including nature’s gift box, a solar study lamp, products made with corn husk, rakhis encapsulated with seeds, eco-friendly pencil box, pencil and pen, eco-enzyme cleanser, eco-cooling cap, and eco-garden drone.
Each presentation reflected originality of thoughts, creativity, persuasive communication, and an innovative approach to promoting sustainable living.

Young wordsmiths

AIS Raipur

The school organised an inter-house English essay writing competition for Class IX-XII on June 20, 2026, to foster creativity and effective written and communication skills.
Participants showcased remarkable linguistic proficiency through well-structured, and thought-provoking essays on various topics - from the impact of AI on students to the dying habit of reading in the digital age. The entries were evaluated on the basis of originality, creativity, coherence, and vocabulary. Priyamvada Sharma of Class IX, Bhagirathi House, secured the first prize; K S Krishna of Class XII, Bhagirathi House, bagged the second prize; and Vanshikha Dahariya of Class IX, Mandakini House, earned the third prize.