The ‘Ru-b-ru’ inter-house competition, which took place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, showcased a unique blend of creativity and intellect as participants engaged in a dynamic interview setup. This event highlighted the exceptional talents in impressions and acting of students from classes IX-XII. Each house was assigned eminent personalities who formed dynamic pairs, with one student acting as the interviewer and the other as the interviewee. These pairs presented captivating interviews on the theme “General Elections: Democratic or Not?” Through these engaging performances, the students effectively captured the essence of real-world elections. The performance required a deep understanding of both the character and the topic, ensuring a captivating and thought-provoking exchange. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the lively and engaging performances.

‘Extempore’ – An Inter-House on-the-spot speaking competition was organized for classes VI – VIII on Thursday, May 15, highlighting a remarkable display of spontaneity and oration as participants delivered impromptu speeches. Each participant spoke for two minutes, expressing views for, against, or neutral towards their topic. This challenging setup tested the students’ ability to develop a point of view on a general topic and express their thoughts concisely and coherently. Their speeches not only showcased their depth of understanding but also their ability to engage the audience under time constraints. The competition was fierce and filled with insightful commentary, leaving the judges thoroughly impressed. Results First Position- Pragati House Second Position-  Shanti House Third Position-  Shanti House  Aditi Ranjan VII C Adwitya Rampal VI A Raisa Kaur VII B

“Fun with Magnets” on 17 May 2024 was a toy based activity  for the students of Class VI which provided an engaging and enriching experience, blending science with creativity. By creating their own signature fridge magnets, students not only explored the principles of magnetism but also expressed their artistic flair. The activity exemplified the integration of fun and learning, leaving students inspired and enthusiastic about science.

‘Vendetta’,  the Inter-house Gaming competition for Classes IX to XII, was conducted in two rounds. Each house nominated two main players and a substitute from the senior classes to compete. The initial round, held online on 23 April 2024, involved Brawlhalla matches between teams representing the four Houses. The winning teams progressed to a surprise offline round on 25 April  2024, where FIFA was revealed as the game. Each player participated in one half of the match, with substitutes also taking part. The event drew an enthusiastic response from the audience, making it a memorable experience. Results First Position: Pragati House Second Position: Ekta House Kartik Bhardwaj XII C Jaysh XI C Daksh Oberoi XI A Swastik Chona XI B Tanveer Singh XII A (Substitute) Tyrel Thingom IX A (Substitute)

On May 8, 2024, class VI students delved into MICR technology during their Science class. Through hands-on engagement with blank check samples and the MICR line, pupils explored Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. Discovering that magnetic ink, formed by mixing tiny magnet particles with liquid, is crucial for the 9-digit MICR code on bank cheques, students decoded its significance. The code’s first 3 digits represent the city code, the next 3 the bank code, and the last 3 the branch code. Encouraged to open bank accounts, learners embraced the importance of saving money and financial literacy. This experiential learning journey not only unveiled technological innovations but also fostered practical life skills.

On 8 May 2024 students of Class III showcased their creativity in Runway Revival, an intra class competition, crafting stunning dresses out of waste paper, plastic, and other recyclable materials. Their innovative designs not only highlighted their artistic talents but also demonstrated their commitment to both creativity and environmental stewardship. Congratulations to the young designers whose exceptional designs stood out amidst tough competition. Results First Lehanna Malhotra III C Second Ritaja Dasgupta III A Second Ridhi Bhati III C Third Kimaya Sethi III B Third Aryaveer Singh III B

‘Instant Eloquence’ – an Intra Class extempore competition, was organized for Class V on 7 May 2024. It aimed at fostering public speaking skills and quick thinking abilities by the participants. The contestants for this Final Round had already been selected through a pre-round on 29 April. The 18 selected participants were allotted their topics through a draw of lots and were given a little time to prepare before delivering their speeches. It has been said ‘A good speech is like a pencil; it has to have a point.’ The Extempore Competition proved to be an effective platform for the young speakers to demonstrate that they too have a point of view and are able to express their thoughts in an articulate manner. Results First Aaira Sethi V A Second Aanya V A Third Paakhi Chowdhry V B Third Ashmika Bharatdwaj V C Consolation Adhyan Juneja V A Consolation Alina Chattopadhyay V C

The  session’s first intraclass competition for Class II was held on  3 May 2024. Each student crafted a bouquet of clay flowers following the theme ‘Bouquet of Flowers’. Their creations showcased their creativity with unique styles and colour combinations. As a result, each section was transformed into a picturesque garden adorned with delightful bouquets. Results First Ziya Haque II A Second Reyaansh Khanna II A Second Amay Maurya II C Third Disha Choudhary II B Third Kavleen Kaur II C Consolation Oss Rana II B Consolation Shaurya Sharma II C

Lyric league – The Intra class Poetry Recitation Competition for nursery students in May 2024 saw an enthusiastic response with the young contestants vying with each other to exhibit their confidence and recitation skills. Kids love to play and poetry is all about playing with rhyme rhythm and words. What an excellent way for the little ones to practice their verbal communication skills ! Results ENGLISH First Ayansh Suri Nursery C Second Anaisha Nursery A Third Avdhi Jain Nursery C Consolation Vidharth  Nursery B HINDI First Abheer Singh  Nursery B Second Ridaan Nursery B Second Pareen Kaur Nursery B Third Anvika Kumari Nursery C Consolation Vivaan Nursery A

The ‘Snap, Style & Share’ Inter-House Competition on 18 April 2024, showcased the creative talents of students from classes VI-VIII, each House presenting their take on ‘India in Motion: Everyday Heroes’. From detailed photography to heartfelt narratives, participants displayed empathy  and passion. With dynamic duos of speakers and photographers, participants captured the essence of the theme through self-clicked photographs, adhering to editing and submission guidelines. On the day of the event, speakers eloquently explained their photographs, emphasizing the relevance to the theme. Results First Position: Shakti  House Second Position: Pragati House Aradhya Bhola VIII A Aditi Ranjan VII A Anurup Ghosh VI A Maahir Gulati VIII B