AVIRAM TARANG- THE TALENT FIESTA
The school premises of K.R. Mangalam World School, G.K–II, was abuzz with great zeal, exhilaration and frolicsome ambience, as Classes II to V organized, the Annual Inter School Talent Fiesta – “Aviram Tarang”. The programme commenced with the auspicious lighting of the lamp, followed by Ganesh Vandana, a dance recital to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha. The event was graced by the presence of the Educational Advisor, Mr. V.C. Pachauri and a panel of Eminent Judges, Experts in their respective fields. The Principal, Ms. Alka Awasthi enlightened the gathering and expressed her belief that every person is born with a talent and Talent Fiesta is an endeavour to give the young ones a platform to explore and unleash their inherent talent and hone their skills. The participants gave an enthralling performance and competed energetically with each other in the events – Sur Aradhana, which filled the aura with charismatic notes of spiritual mantras, chants and devotional songs. Fun Folds, where ingenious little fingers folded paper into a finished sculpture, beyond imagination. Twist-Tap-Turn, charming dancers with their scintillating performance took the audience by storm. Walk the Ramp, the toddlers dressed as International Personalities, with their poise and grace set the KRM isle on fire.
The event was a great success and received an overwhelming response from the participating schools.
Ms. Gunjan Singh, the academic Coordinator proposed the vote of thanks and lauded the efforts of the students for making the event a huge success.
K.R. Mangalam World School, G.K-II observed its maiden English Literary Inter-School Event ‘ELOQUENCE’, on 29 July 2016.It acted as a platform for the literary talents to delve into their curiosities, reach out to the literary genius’, polish their talents and paint a moment of their own imagination in the canvas of life.
Class VI (Activity): Class VI students performed the activity on ‘Treasure from Trash: Best out of Waste’ on 18 April. Little efforts made by us can save our Earth. By using their creativity, the young students of class VI turned ordinary items into toys, games and decorative items. This activity encouraged them to recycle waste material and convert them into useful items. They made lovely wall hangings, lampshades, flower vases etc.
CLASS VIII (Activity): Class VIII students of our school actively took part in a plantation drive under the group activity of ‘Van Mahotsav’ on 21 April. They were divided into groups of three, and planted saplings, provided by the horticulture department of our school. There was enthusiastic participation and the students enjoyed the connection with nature.
Class VIII (Visit): Students of class VIII visited the National Craft Museum at Bhairon Marg, New Delhi on 19 April. The Museum displays the various crafts and art of our country in various galleries. With craftsmen working at their craft in the museum premises at the same time, children could see how craft can create so many useful things which are so beautiful as well. There was a live performance of an elderly artist on a ‘Dhaph’ who was accompanied by a set of musicians and the students appreciated his lively performance. There were displays of dwellings in villages from all parts of India and it was quite fascinating. Students also got the chance to buy articles from the artists’ kiosks at the museum and returned happy with the experience.
Class IX (Activity): A discussion on fundamental rights and duties was undertaken in the class followed by the activity on writing an article on our Fundamental Rights and Duties on 18 April. The students enthusiastically participated in the same. At the end of the activity the students were sensitised about the importance of Earth Day.
Class IX (Visit): The students of and class IX visited the Meteorological Department on 18 April where they had an interactive session with Mr. Rakesh, the resource person, regarding the use of various instruments to measure various aspects of weather such as rain gauge, thermometer, hydro graph, wind vane and anemometer. Students were introduced to various observational and forecasting work of the office in Central Hydromet, Observatory (CHO), Weather Forecasting (NWFC), Satellite Meteorology and National Center for Seismology. They had a great experience visiting these units of the department. It was indeed a great platform for learning. The students had an enriching experience.
Class X (Activity): The young students of Class X got the opportunity to set their minds on the startling fact that Mother Earth needs to be saved from the inevitable destruction. The way by which this can be achieved is by using alternative sources of energy that have a sustainable future. They involved themselves in the activity of making posters on 19 April, on the topic ‘Save the Earth- Plan for the Future, to get their message through. There were slogans of very strong messages seen on the posters.
Class X (Visit): The students of Class X paid a respectful visit to the memory of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Smriti on 21 April. This educational visit took them back into the life of the father of the nation and led them to the place where he fell to the bullets of the assassin.
The last step of Mahatma Gandhi
History (Visit): Students of Class XII were taken on an educational visit to the National Museum as part of the Social Sciences week on 19 April. They were exposed to artefacts pertaining to their course of study. It gave them first-hand exposure to the aspects that they would go through on their textbooks. The periods that were covered were the Indus valley Civilisation, coins, scripts, armoury, and arts and crafts from the ancient and medieval history.
A Rock Edict of Ashoka