International Children’s Festival at Springdales
The 41st Y Kumar Memorial Lecture held at Springdales School, Pusa Road .
Prof Mahesh Rangarajan, Dean of Academic Affairs, Ashoka University and Professor of History delivered the Key note address on ‘Asian Century? Making peace with nature in the 21st century’ where he emphasized on the connections between poverty and advancing economic growth which are one and the same fight. He reiterated that humanity’s peaceful coexistence with forests and wildlife will lead to a sustainable ecology. Mrs. Ameeta Wattal, Principal, Springdales, Pusa Road, expressed her belief in connecting the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages and global health. The lecture was followed by a presentation entitled ‘Why Me’ followed by the school choir singing the song ‘Go light your world’. The occasion was graced by Dr. (Mrs.) Rajni Kumar, Chairperson, Springdales Education Society, Members of the Managing Board, parents and students.
The event concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Nirmalya Samanta, Member, Managing Board. Continuing the celebration of scintillating confluence of world cultures “The International Children’s Festival” was also held at Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, H.E. Mr. Barend Johannes Joubert, Acting High Commissioner, South African High Commission presided over as the Guest of Honour. In her welcome, Principal Dr. Jyoti Bose, suggested that education for peace is a tool with which we can make every moment a chance to change the world for the better. She also expressed her satisfaction on creating a learning environment and building reservoirs of hope and resolve towards peace.
Held since 1989, this occasion celebrates the ideals of Shri Yudister Kumar, the architect of Springdalian Education whose vision of world governed by friendship and mutual understanding resonates in the heart of each Springdalian. With around twenty foreign students from countries across the world, Springdales has truly lived to its school motto “Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam”. The evening wove a magnificent tapestry of the diverse and vibrant cultures of the world as the foreign students of Springdales from Japan, Sudan, Egypt, Australia, Palestine represented their country through their costumes and flags. While the students from the Russian Embassy School won the hearts of one and all as they swayed to the beats of a popular Bollywood number, the Iraqi School students spread the fragrance of their melody and rhythm by rendering a song of friendship. Presenting mementos to the
participants, H.E. Mr. Joubert complimented the school for making concerted efforts for inculcating a spirit of acceptance and mutual understanding . Tracing the struggle of India and South Africa for independence, he thanked Springdales for its support for so many decades till freedom was won..
“Sanchayan 2017”, the visual and performing Arts Festival was held at Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar.
Revolving around the theme “Virasat - Cultural Heritage of India, performances by students in theatre, poetry, public speaking, dance, vocal music and exhibition of paintings and models in clay, showcased their year-long efforts. An amalgamation of music, dance, drama and poetry recitation by students wove the stories from ‘Panchatantra’ and ‘Akbar- Birbal’. Students also took the audience back in the past with stories of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Annie Besant and Lok Manya Tilak that dealt with social evils. The festival left a lasting impression on parents, who were satisfied that the school leaves no stone unturned in bringing forth the talent of children.