BASKETBALL STAR OF MAYOOR SCHOOL, NOIDA

students took part in the activities and got an opportunity to enhance their knowledge. The school aimed at the mass participation to make this fest memorable. School chairman Dr Sallauddin Ahmed Siddiqui and manager Kamal Farooqui inaugurated the festival. Thereafter, the festivities started with an English inter-class debate and a group discussion competition. Besides, Urdu and Hindi activities were also conducted at different venues. Over the week activities related to different subject such as English, Hindi, Urdu, mathematics, science, social science, religious teaching, computer, general knowledge and art were conducted. Aditi Kaicker, a student of Class 10 of Mayoor School, Noida, which has collaboration with Mayo College General Council, Ajmer, has won laurels in basketball competitions at both district and state levels.

She won a silver medal in the

19th UP State Youth Basketball Championship in Meerut organised by the District Basketball Association (DBA). She followed it up with a gold medal at the Rising 3 on 3 Invitational Basketball Championship at the Noida stadium organised by BAVM Academy which is recognised by the DBA. Aditi has been successful due to perfect coordination and precise footwork. Principal Alka Awasthi congratulated her and encouraged her to strive for greater heights.

contributions of scientists and history of science. The rapid fire round gave other teams a chance to catch-up with the leading team and turn the tables around. It was pleasant to see that the children were brimming with enthusiasm as they vied with the others to answer questions that required explanation and reasoning. The quiz ended with the declaration of the results. Peace and Harmony Houses bagged the first position while Glory House secured the the second position and Pride House the third position.