Silver Point School
A cultural programme and an award ceremony marked the silver jubilee celebrations of Silver Point School, at Madhusudan Mancha on July 26.
The event was divided into two shows. After the inauguration, the students presented a fusion of classical dance and yoga. A coffee book on the school’s journey so far was also released.
Twenty-five individuals were honoured with the Silver Point Samman on the occasion. They included veteran chess player Dibyendu Barua, classical dancer Aloka Kanungo and educator Debiprasad Duari and others. Members of the alumnae and the top student performers were also felicitated.
Five teachers were awarded for their service. As part of its social welfare initiative, the school has adopted Chintan Academy, an institution in Darjeeling. Its principal and teachers were felicitated as well.
The main concert showcased India’s transformation and growth through storytelling. The students presented various dance forms such as Chhau, Bhangra, Ghumar and Kalarippayattu. The show concluded with a performance of the songs Vande Mataram and Jai Ho.
The guests were educator Akhilesh Kumar of the Central Board of Secondary Education, Centre of Excellence, Bhubaneswar; Swami Vedalitananda, in charge of skill development centre at Belur Math; Bani Roychowdhury, founder and trustee member of the school, Sujit Sarkar, president of its managing committee and Purnendu Roychowdhury, chairman of the Silver Point School Education Trust.
“Our three months of extremely hard work paid off. The event was a huge success. The children learnt the importance of the freedom struggle. The performances gave them confidence,” said principal Sucharita Roychowdhury
Shri Shikshayatan School
Students learn better when different institutions come together in collaborative projects. With this philosophy in mind, children of Class V of Shri Shikshayatan School got together with those of Class VI at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy, in Connecticut, US, to set up a book club. The children have already held discussions on The Diary of Anne Frank and I am Malala, learning new things in the process.
The school has also tied up with another city school, Abhinav Bharati High School, for two projects. Twenty students from both the schools, from Classes IV and V, took part in two projects on the history of Ganga and that of the City of Joy.
The first much-waited interaction between the students of the two schools took place virtually on August 1. The second is slotted for August 16.
“We believe students can learn better if they interact and collaborate. Through virtual interaction with the students from other schools, our girls were able to broaden their perspectives and forge a bond of friendship. These new friends are not just from other countries, but also from our neighbouring school. We hope to conduct several such sessions in future,” said principal Sangeeta Tandon.
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
Eleven schools, 23 activities and lots of fun — Utsav 2022, the first inter-school fest organised by Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School, was all that more. The two-day event in June had institutions from the city such as Future Foundation School, Sri Sri Academy, Assembly of God Church School and Xaviers Model Secondary School locking horns.
The students could showcase their talent in dance, theatre, painting, clay modelling, elocution, fashion shows and other events. It also gave them an opportunity to interact and learn from each other. In the end, the host school won. Lions Calcutta Greater Vidya Mandir school emerged first runners-up followed by South City International School.
“I chose the name Utsav because I wanted it to be like a big festival. The students got a chance to connect and communicate with each other after two years. It was a big success. We are looking forward to the next edition of the fest in 2023. We intend to make it even bigger,” said principal Madhuparna Andrews.
Calcutta Public School, Kalikapur
Students of Calcutta Public School, Kalikapur, paid tributes to Rabindranath Tagore through a cultural programme in May. Odeum, the school’s auditorium at annex 1, was decorated for the occasion.
The chief guest was Calcutta Public Schools Group secretary Tathagata Das. Also present were principals of the institute’s other branches. The ceremonial lamp was lit to a beautifully curated dance and recitation in the background.
Students spoke about Tagore’s ideas of naturalism, humanism and internationalism. The school’s vocal club performed Rabindrasangeet in three languages.
Tagore’s proclivity for martial arts and his progressive thinking were represented in another performance put up by members of the games and karate club.
The students of the dance club presented the bard’s famous dance drama, Chitrangada, on the mythological princess of Manipur. Performances based on Balmiki Pratibha, an opera based on the legend of the thug-turnedsage Ratnakar-Valmiki, followed.
The teachers also performed some songs and dances. The students of the literary club enacted some specific scenes from Tagore’s well-known short stories such as The Lost Jewels, The Postmaster, Doiwala and Kabuliwala. A quiz on the bard followed.
“It was a breathtaking event, after a span of two years, and I enjoyed every bit of it. I am extremely proud of my students, they are a talented bunch. They handled the programme with such finesse,” said principal Proma Das.
Ruby Park Public School
The school bus of Ruby Park Public School buzzed with enthusiasm as 14 students of Class XI, accompanied by their teachers, paid a visit to the Birla Industrial and Technological Museum (BITM) on July 15.
The students got to attend a lecture on — Dr Har Gobind Khorana - A Man who Pioneered Concepts and Tools of Chemistry and Physics to Tackle Fundamental Questions of Biology — by Ambika C. Banerjee. The audience included over 200 students from 12 other city schools.
The lecture focused on the scientist’s biography, academic career, accomplishments, innovations and role in integrating physics and chemistry with biology. Special focus was given to his contribution to science. The lecture enumerated how Khorana used enzymes to build various RNAchains that allowed him to create proteins.
The programme not only piqued the students’ curiosity, but also inspired them to read up more about the scientist’s discoveries.
“A curious mind fosters creativity in the children, and such opportunities help them become the explorers of tomorrow,” said principal Joyeeta Majumder.
