KRMUN 2K17-THE FIFTH EDITION
The first day of the fifth edition of the KRMUN 2K17 was organised on 14 July, 2017 at K.R. Mangalam World School, G.K-II. Lt. Gen Sudhir Sharma, PVSM,AVSM,YSM,VSM (Retd), Chairman Mitkat Advisory Pvt Ltd graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Ms Ruchira Gujral, Corporate Specialist, UNICEF India presided over as the Guest Speaker for the inaugural ceremony. The ceremony began with the invocation of the Almighty and the lighting of the lamp followed by the welcome speech of the Principal Ms. Alka Awasthi. The Principal, in her address to the audience emphasised on the need to have nations to willingly cooperate to a system of governance that prevents warfare and promote world peace. A spellbinding Music and fusion dance performance won applauds from one and all. The Guests, exhorted on issues of adolescent empowerment and participation in building the nation.
Around 350 delegates from Delhi/ NCR conglomerated to role-play delegates to the United Nations and stimulate UN committees. It is an opportunity where students learn to be diplomatic and deal with phantom international crisis, offer suggestions and find amiable solutions.
K.R. Mangalam World School, GK II observed the Scholar Badge Ceremony of classes V,VI,IX and XI of 2016-17 batch on 4 May 2017 to felicitate meritorious students for their academic excellence. The event commenced with a rendition of the school song by the school choir. The Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi, welcomed the Chief Guest, Ms. Shalini Singh, an IPS Officer , the Guest of Honour, Sh Jaidev Gupta , the Vice Chairman of K.R Mangalam Group of Schools and praised all the achievers who lived up to the expectations of their teachers and parents and made the school proud. In her thought provoking speech, she reiterated the need to carry forth the school values by giving selflessly, not just to the society, but to the country as well. She encouraged the students to not only pursue their own goals, but also make a difference in the lives of those with whom they associate. This was followed by a mesmerizing dance performance about the ‘portrayal of the divine friendship-Krishna and Sudama’ which enthralled the audience. The much awaited award distribution ceremony saw the distinguished guests and the Principal, giving away awards to the deserving students. As a hallmark of true academic brilliance, the students were awarded special prizes and the scholar badges. It was a proud moment for all present.
When creativity is motivated by the desire to achieve success, it urges one to go for that extra mile. ‘Odyssey of the Mind’, a creative problem-solving competition was held at K.R. Mangalam World School, G.K-II on 11February 2017 organized by Creative Thinkers Foundation. The competition which was an amalgamation of science, art and fiction, was truly a test of using one’s imagination to trigger the creative neurons to do something different.