‘Lead On’ event at Tagore Int’l School, Vasant Vihar
Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar organised ‘Lead On’, a prestigious annual event, a platform which brings together the heads of the student councils of various schools in Delhi NCR. The 12th edition of Lead On with the theme ‘Audere Est Facere-to Dare is to Do’ saw participation from over 40 schools. Keynote addresses were delivered by the two eminent personalities, Salman Khurshid, well known politician, designated senior advocate, eminent author and a law teacher, and Mohit Chauhan, a popular Bollywood and Tollywood singer. The ace stand-up comedian, Papa CJ, effortlessly mediated the keynote speakers, lending a spark to the event in his inimitable way. The afternoon session began with Salman Khurshid addressing the students, wherein he shared his personal experiences. The speech was followed by an interactive session. Mohit Chauhan too, in an interactive session spoke about his early beginnings as well as his personal life and music career. The various activities aimed at networking and open communication with the heads of schools’ councils, the more notable being the icebreaker activity ‘How the tables turned, ‘Biohazard’: a 3 hour crisis solving activity, and the challenging but fun filled “treasure hunt”. The positive feedback received by the student council bore testimony to the organisational skills of the school Cabinet.
DAV Public School, Sreshtha Vihar welcomed 106 students and 6 teachers from Nishiyamato Gakuen, Nara, Japan for the exchange programme that was initiated by the Principal Prem Lata Garg in the year 2015. Suhasini Khushinder Nath, School Supervisor presented the welcome note. Manager S K Jain welcomed the delegates by saying, “the bond between the young generations will strengthen the traditional amity and camaraderie enjoyed by the two nations”. Tomio Mizakami, a renowned Hindi scholar from Japan, Padma Shri Awardee and professor
Emeritus of Osaka University, Japan graced the occasion. The exchange programme has lead to positive learning experience of students from both the schools. Students from Nishiyamato Gakuen High School presented a very robust SORAN BUSHI dance and their Indian counterparts displayed yoga, Odissi and Garba dance performances. The festive atmosphere of the school ground gave the visitors a glimpse of India culture, art and craft. The school sincerely hopes that the glimpse would entice them to come back again for more such lively interactions.
Maxfort School, Dwarka organised the Annual Career fair ‘Avenues’ that provided an opportunity for the students to get acquainted with guidance in choosing their University admissions and careers. The fair initiated with motivational presentations on career guidance followed by sessions on different careers conducted by leading professionals in their field. Principal Priyanka Bhatkoti welcomed and felicitated the Chief Guest Dr V.S Ravindran, Director General, Institute of Counsellor Training and Research Consultancy (ICTRC) and Guest of Honour Vasudha Dahiya from IDP Education. The Principal encouraged the students to be open to new ideas and career pathways. Dr V.S Ravindran spoke to students about making informed choices and persevering in a world of conflicting thought processes. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from the premium schools of Delhi. The fair was an exceptional learning experience.