Ms. Veena Sikri, former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh and Malaysia, Professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, Founder and Convener at South Asia Women’s Network graced the event as the esteemed Chief Guest. The dignitaries present included Chairman of Seth Anandram Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions, Shishir Jaipuria, Vice Chairperson, Sunita Jaipuria, Senior Advisor, Vinod Malhotra, Director Schools, Manju Rana, Director Principal, Shalini Nambiar and the senior leadership team.
The gala event commenced on an auspicious note with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. It had the soulful theme of ‘Swanubhooty – An Odyssey of Bliss’, which celebrated the divine confluence of ‘Navras’: Shringar Ras, Hasya Ras, Veer Ras, Karun Ras, Shant Ras, Adbhut Ras, Bhayanak Ras, Raudra Ras, Vibhats Ras, Vatsalya Ras and Bhakti Ras’. Invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesha through ‘Ganadhyakshaya’, the cultural program set the dais for a rapturous rendezvous of talents ahead. ‘The music of life is best serenaded when its mellifluous notes emanate from the nectar of nine sentiments’ – this message echoed with the vivacious orchestra performance – ‘Tarangini’, based on ‘raag Kirwani’ by the budding musicians of the school.
The showstopper of the day was the musical ballet ‘Rasotsav- the saga of nine emotions’ animated by the recital of fascinating ‘Akbar-Birbal’ stories, folk tales, narratives of renowned authors like Franz Kafka and many more. The euphoric mood continued with the Virtual Exhibition – ‘Pratibimb’, which was replete with beautiful paintings, jaw-dropping clay work and exquisite pottery work done by the young artists of the school. Each artwork subtly reflected how the essence of ‘navras’ of life is manifested in nature and adorns it with ecstasy, splendour and tranquility and how its glory can be heightened if humans establish a communion with it.
The event witnessed the digital release of ‘Ignite – The School Chronicle’, showcasing the students’ zeal even in these unprecedented times. Meritorious students excelling in academics and co-curricular activities were awarded medals and certificates for their diligence, consistency and unwavering zeal. The school’s alumna Aarushi Agarwal, 2012-13 batch, talked about the journey of her successful career and how the school, through its child-centric holistic approach, played a pivotal role in bequeathing a strong edifice to it.
In his address, the group’s chairman, Shishir Jaipuria, welcomed the Chief Guest and took pride in the school being ranked number 1 in the city by Education World and honoured with ‘Great Place To Work’ certification. He also commended the school for adopting the best pedagogical approach with compatible Ed Tech tools in the online and blended learning modes to equip students with new age skills and competencies.
The school’s Director Principal, Shalini Nambiar read the school’s report card and exultantly talked about the milestones achieved in the year gone by. She highlighted the new initiatives taken by the school, namely SEL, Digital and Financial Literacy and programs aimed at enhancing Literary, Numeracy and Mathematical skills. The launch of ‘Radio Spark – The Voice of Jaipuria’ and the implementation of Health Education Curriculum found a special mention in her address.
The Chief Guest , Ms. Veena Sikri, in her address, applauded the invincible spirit of the students and the school in these extraordinary times and spoke about how the aptly chosen theme of the day can stir the people into thinking that every second of life is a gift of God and therefore needs to cherished.
The virtual event was attended by students, teachers and more than 3000 parents. The celebrations came to an end with the vote of thanks proposed by the Vice Principal, V. Suprabha.