Celebration
The Ramlila celebrations at our school were a spectacular display of cultural richness and tradition. Over the course of a week, students enthusiastically enacted all the significant “kaands” of the Ramayana, bringing to life the epic story of Lord Rama. The dedication and passion of the participants were truly commendable, as they delivered stellar performances.
The highlight of the event was the grand finale, where a towering effigy of Ravana was burnt in a symbolic and eco-friendly manner. The use of eco-friendly materials and practices in the effigy’s construction emphasized our school’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The Ramlila celebrations not only entertained but also imparted valuable lessons from the Ramayana, fostering a sense of unity and cultural pride among students and staff alike. It was a memorable and educational event that left a lasting impression on all who attended.
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This year’s German Day organized on 9 October emphasized German culture and the idea that “Cultures are not arbitrary, their existence is not due to their individuality but due to their interdependence“. Keeping this theme in mind the event comprised of a plethora of events such as dances, skits, music recitals, competitions, and a G20 meeting! There was the beauty of German folk culture, as well as elements from English, French, Sanskrit, and Hindi.. We were accompanied by Ms. Shilpa Sharma, a renowned language specialist at Goethe Institut New Delhi. She is a certified “Teacher’s Trainer” and her areas of interest lie in student-centered pedagogy, curriculum development, and teacher’s training. Her presence added a layer of expertise and wisdom to our event.
१४ सितंबर २०२३ को स्कूल सभागार में हिंदी- संस्कृत दिवस समारोह का भव्य आयोजन किया गया। इस अवसर पर मुख्य अतिथि पी जी डी एवी कॉलेज में हिंदी विभाग के प्रोफेसर डॉ. हरीश अरोड़ा थे। उन्होंने कथा साहित्य से लेकर रचनात्मक लेखन और आलोचनात्मक लेखन तक विभिन्न विषयों पर 35 से अधिक पुस्तकें लिखी हैं। कार्यक्रम का आरंभ दीप प्रज्ज्वलन के साथ हुआ। ‘हिन्दी की कहानी हिन्दी की ज़ुबानी’ पर आधारित कार्यक्रम में छात्रों ने प्राचीन काल में संस्कृत भाषा के उद्भव से लेकर कालानुसार हिंदी भाषा का समाज पर प्रभाव और बदलाव,स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में योगदान को- कविता,गीत,नृत्य और नारों के रूप में दर्शाया। जहां एक तरफ़ अमीर खुसरो की पहेलियों ने छात्रों में कौतुहल और विनोद का संचार किया वही आधुनिक साहित्यकारों के परिचय ने दर्शकों को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।
Teachers’ Day was warmly embraced with enthusiasm and heartfelt appreciation from everyone. The event was organized by students of class XI, who put up an immersive and memorable show for their teachers, expressing their gratitude for them. The theme for the day was ‘Through the Decades,’ allowing a journey back in time to appreciate the enduring impact of teachers across different generations.
The celebration began with an assembly that featured a heartfelt musical performance expressing students’ gratitude for their beloved teachers, as well as a poem that touched upon the challenges teachers face and their unwavering dedication. After the assembly, the main event in the school auditorium showcased a range of performances by both students and teachers. It kicked off with a band performance, an exciting dance battle, followed by a delightful shayari segment. In addition, the students presented various dance performances.
Finally, the teachers took the stage, treating the audience to thrilling dance performances and engaging in a musical battle that playfully highlighted the humorous interactions between students and teachers.
Overall, the day was a memorable and entertaining one.
Life is incomplete without sports……..
The National Sports Day celebrations, in TIS Eok, was a resounding success, fostering a sense of camaraderie, teamwork, and healthy competition among the students. It was a day filled with energy, enthusiasm, and a deep appreciation for the importance of sports in our lives, and we began it with the informative and interactive assembly! There were inter-class matches in hockey, football and tug-of-war! The day ended with the Inter class sports quiz for classes VI-VIII!
The latest edition of Tagfest- the Annual Inter-School Art, Literary and Technology Festival for primary classes was hosted on Wednesday 23 August 2023. It was an unusual festival designed for the students of the primary wing, wherein students from several eminent schools participated in different events that helped in bringing forth their creativity and talent. The festival featured myriad events witnessing a flare of talent and innovation in each one. It was a unique platform for the students to interact with each other and display their vivid ideas and out of the box thinking. With the theme & let’s enhance our Creativity,& the day was an explosion of talent and imagination. From awe-inspiring art exhibitions to delectable culinary presentations,
spellbinding drama performances, and mind-blowing tech showcased, every moment was a testament to the power of creativity.
A distinguished panel of judges that included luminaries from the fields of art, technology and literature were invited to judge the various events. The esteemed guests had a rich experience in their respective genres and were a great source of motivation for the participants.
The Best School trophy was bagged by Air Force Bal Bharati School, Lodi Road
The school organized the Investiture Ceremony on Monday, 14 August 2023, in the school auditorium. The newly appointed members of the student council were officially invested with their powers and roles during the event. They took the responsibility of leading and fulfilling the tasks designated to them by the school. The school choir performed a patriotic song, igniting a sense of pride and love for our country.
The chief guest, Ms. Shikha Rai, an honorable Member of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi, administered the oath of office to the elected members. The cabinet members made a commitment to uphold the school’s regulations and vowed to maintain the school’s dignity while carrying out their duties with fairness. Ms. Shikha, in her address, highlighted the substantial real-world wisdom gained by the student council in their roles. She encouraged them to execute their responsibilities with unwavering honesty and equity. Furthermore, in recognition of the important occasion of Independence Day, she also cultivated a sense of national pride and patriotism among the audience with her speech.
The event concluded triumphantly, and the newly formed student council is fully prepared to embark on its efforts towards the betterment of the school!
To commemorate the 77 th Independence Day, a weeklong celebration was organised in the school premises. Patriotic songs, dances, freedom run for students of Pre-primary kids, Art and craft and doodle art for students of class II and III were conducted. School celebrated NO DUSTBIN day on 14 August 2023.
The chief guest, Ms. Shikha Rai, an honorable Member of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi, unfurled the national flag. Ms. Shikha, in her address, highlighted the substantial real-world wisdom gained by the student. In recognition of the important occasion of Independence Day, she cultivated a sense of national pride and patriotism among the audience with her speech.
“Sports do not build character, they reveal it”.
Keeping this in mind an Inclusive sports fest was organized for the students of the Roshni Society and Aaina Theatre Society of our school and the students from Ananth Centre on Thursday, 3 August 2023 in the school grounds .
The day started off with a speech by our esteemed guests, Ms. Mukta Thind . She is the national director of the organization development. Followed by the National skating trials organized by special Olympics Bharat. Special olympics Bharat is a federation that promotes inclusivity to the students who are intellectually disabled by doing unified events with the schools.
The day continued by playing various sports like bocce and basketball . Students of our school were required to choose a team and play all the games with inclusion. The event was all in all fun. All the students enjoyed it a lot and the event was a success in all.
The school hosted the fourth edition of Polaroid: ‘Polaroid 4.0: Media Literacy Camp’ from Tuesday, 25 July to Thursday, 27 July, 2023. The festival, a collaborative event with PhotoNest, was meticulously arranged to foster and honor the artistic endeavors of young filmmakers, aspiring photographers, and graphic designers. In harmony with India’s hosting of the G20 summit, which emphasized the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – celebrating the world as one family, Polaroid 4.0 embraced and exemplified this concept throughout its duration.
Over the course of three days, the school hosted eight events, participated in by schools across Delhi NCR. The events were Media Literacy Camp, Logo Designing, Music Album Art, Montage Making, Surprise Event, Chronomotion, Photography, and B-roll Making.
The school celebrated ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ to remember India’s war victory and to pay tribute to Kargil Martyrs who are the symbol of courage and sacrifice, bravery and valor and made the ultimate sacrifice for the country during the Kargil War in 1999 on 26 July, 2023. To commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, the students of classes IV and V sang patriotic songs and filled the entire atmosphere with patriotism. Jewel Nagpal of class IX D honoured the heroes with her heartfelt speech.
Students of Tagore International School celebrated the National Day of France, better known as Bastille Day or Le quatorze juillet, commemorating the Storming of the Bastille (culmination of a violent revolution in France) on 14 July 1789.
The event started with a group song by the school choir followed by a short play and storytelling on the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, a heroic figure of France. The students further showcased their talents by presenting a mesmerizing group dance and a Masquerade of famous personalities of France. There was an exhibition of the posters and paintings made by the French students. A cooking workshop on French food was also conducted in the school.It was a great learning experience for all the students. Professor Kiran Chaudhry from J.N.U was the Chief Guest. She encouraged the students with her words of wisdom and appreciated their performance.
The students of Class IX were asked to carry out this activity in pairs on 18 July, 2023. They were informed about the activity a few days earlier in class. The topic was to celebrate the memory of Nelson Mandela as ‘The Anti-Apartheid Revolutionary’. The students designed a poster on this topic. They used A4 white paper and various colors, designs, and borders to make their presentation. This activity would be marked for internal assessment. They enjoyed carrying out the poster-making activity in the Social Science period. This activity helped students in their social understanding of South Africa, when the country was colonized by the Europeans. It also helped students to understand the sacrifices made by Nelson Mandela in helping South Africa in becoming a democratic country.
Tagore International School, East of Kailash in association with the Rotary Club of Delhi Heights organised a cycle rally with the aim of raising awareness about two crucial causes: saving water and promoting organ donation. Our school was the venue partner for this event. The event brought together cycling enthusiasts, environmental activists, and supporters of the organ donation movement, all working together to create a positive impact on society.
The event saw the presence of eminent people like Khurafati Nitin from 92.7 Big FM, the District Governor of the Rotary Club Mr Jeetender Gupta and other members of the Rotary Club.The rally served as a powerful platform to educate the public about the importance of water conservation and the significance of organ donation in saving lives.
To commemorate International Yoga Day, the school organised a special Yoga Workshop on Wednesday, 21 June 2023. The event witnessed a rejuvenating yoga session led by Mr. Lalit Madan, a certified Yoga instructor and consultant Ayush Mantralaya, who guided us through a series of gentle asanas(postures), pranayama(breathing exercises) and relaxation techniques.
The installation ceremony of the Interact Rotary Club at Tagore International School, East of Kailash on 17 May 2023 was a significant event. It marked the formation of a new club within the school under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Delhi Heights.
Jiya Gandhi and Chhavi Kharbanda of Class XI were donned with the collar of the President and Secretary of the club, respectively, in the presence of Rotarian Neena Gulati, President, Rotary Club, Delhi Heights and various other dignitaries of the club. The other board members of the club were also pinned during the ceremony, signifying their roles and responsibilities within the structure of the club.
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Rabindra Jayanti was celebrated with gaiety and joy to commemorate the 162nd birth anniversary of the Nobel Laureate, Kavi Guru Rabindranath Tagore. The cultural programme performed by the students of the school bore testimony to the sheer range of Tagore’s creation which helped him emerge as an institution in itself.
Labour Day was celebrated on 1 May, 2023. students of primary classes made greeting cards and handed them over to the helper employees of the school as a mark of their industrious contribution to the school.
On 27-28 April, on the occasion of International Dance DAy the school organized cultural performances for the students of classes IV-XII. The performances included dance, instrumental and vocal music performances. The theme for the event was “Vasudhev Kutumbbakam’
All of the performances were based around the idea of unity and brotherhood. All the performances had incorported the themes to a great extent. All of the performances were live and thoroughly enjoyed by the students. The dances included classical, western and the most appreciated Fusion dance.
Instrumental and vocal performances on songs like ‘This is my kingdom come-Imagine Dragons’, ‘I want it what way- Backstreet Boys’ and ‘Give me some sunshine’ were the most memorable and sung by everyone in the audience. Overall the event was enjoyed and appreciated by everyone and was a huge success.
The TIS Green Brigade celebrated Earth Day 2023 by organizing a carnival for the students of the primary and middle school wing. The central theme of the carnival was “Rethink Waste.” There were various stalls put up with interesting activities that aimed at fostering the 5 R principles -Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover.
Students learned to reuse old T-shirts by hand painting the same with their friends. News paper and paper waste was turned into attractive jewellery, bags, envelopes, and accessories. Students also learned to reuse e-waste by making beautiful windchimes out of old CDs & other electronic waste material.
The TIS theatre group also presented a skit in which students performed enactments of famous environmentalists like Sunderlal Bahuguna, Jadav Payeng, Medha Patkar, Dr. Salim Ali, and Gretta Thunberg. Treasure hunt, Photo booth and the Tattoo stalls added to the excitement of the Tagoreans.
Overall, it was a fun-filled learning experience for all, after all mother earth is worth celebrating!!!
The students of Class IX celebrated World Heritage Day on Tuesday, 18 April, 2023. They were asked to form groups of 6 each. They were informed about the activity a day earlier in class. The topic was to celebrate the heritage sites of India. They had to choose one heritage site and design a poster on that site. Some examples taken were the Taj Mahal, Hampi, Ellora Caves, Chittorgarh fort, Agra fort, Sanchi Stupa etc. The students briefly mentioned the important features of the site chosen by them e.g. year when built, material used, for what purpose was it made etc. They used A 3 white paper and various colors, designs, borders to make their presentation. This activity would be marked for internal assessment. They enjoyed carrying out the poster-making activity in the zero period. This activity helped students not only in their social development but also helped them know more about the diverse heritages spread across their country.
“Diversity and inclusion, which are the real grounds for creativity, must remain at the center of what we do.” – Marco Bizzarri
Keeping this in mind an Inclusive Leadership Camp was organized for the students of the Roshni Society and Aaina Theatre Society of our school and the students from Ananth Centre and Deepalaya Sambhav Bharat Foundation on Wednesday, 19 April’ 2023 in the school auditorium.
The day started off with a session on inclusion and unified events by special olympics bharat. Special olympics Bharat is a federation that promotes inclusivity to the students who are intellectually disabled by doing unified events with the school. The session was headed by Reva maam who talked about the difference between Inclusion, Segregation, Exclusion and Integration and talked about how to successfully organize an event.
The day got continued by doing activities such as unique introduction rounds and throwing beans into the hoops. Students of our school were required to choose a partner and ask about their hobbies and do a unique handshake. The event was all in all fun. All the students enjoyed a lot and learnt about a necessity life skill that is inclusive leadership in the events.
Egg-spanding the Easter Happiness and Cheer.
Frohe Ostern!!
German learners of class VII and class X celebrated Easter in the school!
To endorse the Egg-citing Season of Renewal – Class VII had created bunnies and eggs with the recycled material.
Class X have baked delicious cakes and brownies and shared their recipes in the German language.