School Activities

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Shruti Narayan, Ms. Vanaja TK

Batik is a wonderfully creative medium which allows students to express themselves through the form of vibrant colours and fascinating patterns. It is a way of decorating fabric by covering a part of it with a coat of wax and then dyeing the cloth. Our students thoroughly enjoy this activity. They make beautiful wall frames, cushion covers and pillow covers with batik. Though the process is cumbersome, the final result always makes our students jump with joy.

Tie-dye is a term for a technique of colouring fabrics that involves folding, twisting, and crumbling fabric and then tying it with string or white thread very tightly. Then the item is dipped in a fabric dye for some time for the dye to take hold in the fabric. The areas that are twisted or banded tightly will have no dye or faint traces. The students make many articles like dupattas, table cloths, pillow covers, bags and bed sheets. Overall, it is a very enriching experience.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Mr. Nikhil Srivastava, Ms. Bunty Chopra, Ms. Dipti Singh

“Clay might be just dirt for some, but for artistic hands and creative minds; it is an art.”

Clay modelling is a fun activity that involves the sculpting and moulding of clay into a variety of shapes, promoting creativity and helping in the promotion of self-confidence and self-expression. It is not only a wonderful natural resource from the earth that provides sensory stimulation while helping to develop the motor skills but also therapeutic in making a child emotionally stable. Clay modelling activity has gained popularity and is chosen by a huge number of students who try their hands at moulding several earthenware items like diyas, lamps, vases, etc. First, the children separate stones from the clay and then knead it into wet clay. This is then placed on the wheel and slowly moulded into various shapes. Then the products are exposed to the bright sunlight and later kept in the furnace, made of dried hay and dung cake, where they are baked. Finally, the finished products are painted in radiant colours. Articles like wind chimes, animal figurines, kettle sets, cups, bottles and trays are admired by all the art and sculpture lovers.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Mr. Arun Kumar Singh, Ms. Preeti Kumar, Ms. Rachna Goel, Ms. Rashika Pandey

Jaipurians have always proved to be adept in computer technology skills and have become masters in this field. Students unleash their talents by developing games as well as animating alphabets with various effects using the SCRATCH software. They try out HTML and do their utmost to develop web pages, learning the art of linking them through anchor tag. Students also create attractive PowerPoint presentations on a variety of topics. Some gain success in making Parkour games with the help of Unreal Engine 4 whereas others endeavour to make Arduino projects with DIY instructions. Some budding computer artists also set out to master collage making by using PHOTOSHOP.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Shaivya

The craft activity encourages the children to develop artistic and creative skills. Students are taught to make the best out of any waste materials. In doing so, they endeavour to create attractive decorative pieces, simultaneously promoting the message of saving the environment. Children are asked to collect all the discarded material at home and each piece is eventually transformed into some decorative and useful piece in the craft class. Waste materials such as cardboard boxes, empty matchboxes, toothbrushes, plastic bottles, plastic spoons, broomsticks, buttons and stones are given shapes and colour, so as to add some utility to them. The wall hangings, doll pen holders, pots, scenery and numerous other works are presented at the Annual Exhibition of the school.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Anamika Mishra, Ms. Nidhi Srivastava

Dramatics activity is organised with the aim of taking our school’s young actors to the next level. The pupils who opt for the activity gain valuable insights and comprehend the nuances of acting. An orientation session is conducted for the dauntless performers who volunteer for the activity. The session is interactive, accommodating a flow of ingenious ideas and opinions concerned with dramatics. Pointers which are to be followed are endowed, with spotlight on skills like facial expressions, voice modulation, clarity of diction and presentation. Each and every minute element, for instance stage setting and dialogue delivery, is kept in mind. The students assume the role of authentic critics with the objective of edifying their companions by suggesting strategies to enhance their performance. Altogether, the sessions are rich and interactive where students indulge themselves in assessing their development as confident performers.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Archana Tiwari

Creative writing is a wonderful way to unleash the latent imaginations of a child. It builds up self-confidence and develops creativity within the budding writer. While having fun, children subconsciously learn to take pride in their work. Writing with others also fosters a respect for working in a group and respecting and cherishing the ideas of the peers. The budding writers contribute an unbelievably impressive collection of articles, carefully drafted and coordinated under the able guidance of the activity teachers. The students find a wonderful chance to inculcate and explore the beauty of reading, and the satisfactory feeling of being able to express their thoughts on paper. Children come up with poetry conveying the deep philosophies of life itself, decorating the exhibition room with cut-outs and quotations. The sheer number of positive remarks motivates the young authors and encourages them to continue their work in the field of creative writing.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Deepali Tripathi

Dance is the hidden language of the soul. It is the pathway to express the deepest inner thoughts, and is an interaction between the body and the soul. The activity nurtures the passion and enhances the dancing abilities of our students. The stunning moves, styles and the alluring expressions presented by our dancers always manage to steal the audience’s heart. The children adore dancing on semi classical numbers and folk dances like Rajasthani and Punjabi folk. They have a gala time pursuing different forms of dances ranging from the traditional to the contemporary. A number of students come forward to assist their companions which creates a stimulating working environment during the dance sessions. The activity is highly successful in uplifting the confidence of our budding dance troupe.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Preeti Sachdeva, Ms. Bhavya Jain

Geography model making activity is an opportunity to make something different that defines our planet Earth. In this activity, students make many models depicting constellations, sand dunes, volcanoes, mangrove forests, waterfalls, etc. This is done to showcase the great diversity and the beautiful natural offerings of our country, India and as a whole to showcase our planet Earth with its verdant valleys, its meandering rivers, and its magnificent mountains. The Geography model making activity provides endless opportunities for the children to imbibe new knowledge. They extensively research on the net, choose their topic and discover certain new ways to execute their ideas and turn them to tangible reality. The activity also teaches the children the importance of teamwork and coordination. Overall, it is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to make something new and different and we really enjoyed it.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Nikita Rastogi, Ms. Prateeksha Mishra

A glass painting is divided into 3 parts. The most distant part of the painting is made on the last layer and when all parts are kept together, the whole painting has a 3D appearance to it. As part of the activity, children make many paintings, not only on glass but also on several other surfaces like hardboard, ceramic plates and fiberglass. Many students choose fiberglass as it is more durable when compared to glass. Implementing the 3D glass layered painting method, children paint lions, hummingbirds, fish and enchanting sceneries. Children also use glass colours and pieces of mirrors and shards to create motifs. They make watches, candle stands, mirrors and trays using glass pieces and glass paints. Flowers and butterflies are also created by colouring OHP sheets and then are used to create visually appealing paintings. Their aesthetically stimulating creations are portrayed in the Annual Exhibition and always gather appreciation from the viewers.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Dr. H.C. Paliwal, Mr. Piyush Mishra

Music is the most soulful and impactful art which always fills our heart with joy. Sheer concentration and a composed mind are the prerequisite to achieving excellence in this art. Students acquire knowledge of key notes of string instruments like Violin, Keyboard, Guitar, Santoor and Mandolin along with percussion instruments such as Pakhawaj, Tabla, Dholak, Naal, Drums and Cazon. The students engage themselves in mastering the complicated sections of Instrumental music during the activity periods. The 250-piece school Orchestra is a bulwark of self-confidence, discipline, high morale and concentration. It performs on multiple occasions throughout the year, phenomenally executing various instrumental pieces which always leave an everlasting imprint on everyone’s heart.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Richa Tewari, Ms. Rupali Joshi

Kathak is one of the ancient dance forms of India which casts a spell on the audience. It consists of three elements, Nritta, Natya and Nritya which when combined are used to portray fascinating stories. The various stories are conveyed through graceful hand movements, extensive footwork and most importantly through facial expressions. Initially, the young aspirants struggle to achieve elegant postures and movements. Gradually, through regular practices, the students are able to execute the movements effortlessly. The excitement and enthusiasm to learn Kathak is evident among the young dancers. Consequently, the inaccurate hand and footwork soon transforms into captivating and graceful moves. By the end of the school session, the students are no more unpolished and transfigure into elegant Kathak dancers. They mesmerise everyone whenever they dance and are much applauded and appreciated by all.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Kavita Bareja, Mr. Vipin, Mr. Arvind, Mr. Pushkar

The main objective of starting the Maths Club activity was to motivate children to learn Mathematics with interest and involvement through hands-on learning experience by participating in activities, applying concepts of Mathematics. Creative activities which develop a sense of enthusiasm for numbers and the opportunity to apply Math skills to solve real life situations is what motivates children to join this activity. Students learn to work in groups with coordination to achieve a task given and to make models based on fundamental concepts of Mathematics. The essence of Math lies in making complicated things simpler. In order to allow this essence to permeate, the activity stresses on understanding concepts through stimulating activities. Students learn derivation of formulae through such activities. Calculation tricks based on Vedic Math are taught to children in order to save time in doing long calculations. During the Annual Exhibition, the exhibitors display models, puzzles, brain teasers, fun games, Sudoku, etc. which are based on various concepts in Mathematics. This activity makes problem solving fun.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Nidhi Saxena, Ms. Nabita Srivastava

The metal work activity is organised under the able guidance of the proficient and skillful mentors of the school. Metal work is the art of working on metal sheets by carving beautiful illustrations with screws, chiefly devised to serve the purpose. The activity enables students to enter into the world of this particular art with no preconceptions and work on each metal sheet with an open mind. The activity thoroughly emanates a feeling of glee and buoyancy among the students. The students also imbibe the values of patience and precision. Throughout the session, the students zealously create a range of masterpieces, turning their concepts to reality. The intricate carving entrances the beholders during the school exhibition which is certainly the ultimate prize for which students pour all their meticulous and assiduous efforts.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Shraddha Shukla, Ms. Sandhya Agarwal

The Needle Work activity has usually generated a lot of interest amongst the students. For most, it is for the first time that they get exposed to the beauty of needle work. Students are given a short demonstration where they get to know about its importance and the basic requirements. The newcomers start with the simplest stitches such as the running stitch, long and short, hemming, and so on, and then use small motifs, embroidering handkerchiefs using stem stitch, chain stitch, lazy daisy, bullion and satin stitch. They also create table mats and picture frames using cross stitch. Felt embroidery using multi-coloured felt on casement cloth and jute is also done. All the students quickly get involved in creating beautiful and vivid frames, runners, peck-tables, cushion covers and even lovely bags using felt and different stitches. It is heartening to see young students deftly working to do smocking on their frocks and pinafores. Crochet is also introduced to them. Upon mastering it, they create beautiful multi coloured laces to edge their handkerchiefs. They also use macramé cords to create lovely wall hangings. All the hard work put forth by the students is aesthetically displayed during the Annual Exhibition of the school. Every one finds the activity really useful as it is a life skill that is helpful at any stage of life.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Mini Prakash, Ms. Geetika Rastogi

Cooking is not just about ingredients and recipes. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity. The non-fire cooking activity entitles students to reveal the latent chef in them and foster their culinary skills. Youngsters who enroll themselves in this activity, inculcate in themselves the skill of making tempting treats whenever they are ‘Home Alone’. The young cooks are always thrilled by the experience of putting on their chef’s caps and aprons which provide them confidence to work. They fetch the required ingredients from their homes and gain knowledge about their nutritional value. The activity guides students to create luscious dishes in the absence of fire, thereby keeping them away from the risk of danger. The smile on their faces while preparing and serving the dish to their teachers and friends is beyond comparison.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Dipika Bhargava, Ms. Runa Sanyal, Mr. D.N. Singh, Mr. Pradeep

In this activity, students research and make working models that have applications in daily life with the support of their teachers. They attempt to understand their functioning and are able to then explain the principles of science behind them. The model-making aids in understanding and exploring relationships pertaining to concepts of physics better. Active student participation improves theoretical understanding and problem-solving skills.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Vandana Mishra, Ms. Shailaja Bajpai

Quizzing is always a learning experience and it not only expands one’s knowledge of things but also promotes a fun way to study, enabling students to think from different angles or ‘to think out of the box’. The Quiz activity is held to give students a break from conventional classroom learning. The activity teachers train the budding quizzers, share their experiences and update them about the types of questions and the various rounds that are trending. Regular quizzes are conducted in the activity periods which help the students to discover their areas of excellence and where they need to focus. Jaipurian quizzers have been bringing laurels to the school in various National, State and Inter-school events for many years now.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Nyla Razzaqui

The Readers’ Forum is a vibrant activity for book lovers aiming at excellence in the field of expression by inculcating the habit of reading in its members. The members of the forum are exposed to the benefits of systematic reading. Each one of them is allowed to choose a book of their liking. On finishing the book, the students have to share it with their fellow readers during the forum. Students are also given guidance in the art of review writing for the books they read. The exercise of review writing proves to be a good tool for maintenance of individual Reading Logs by the students. In the Annual Exhibition, the yearlong efforts of the Readers’ Forum Group are seen and appreciated by one and all.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Poonam Mishra, Mr. Anand Mohan Awasthi, Mr. Ratneswer Mani Tripathi, Ms. Prabhavati Chiliveri

The primary aim of this activity is to popularise Sanskrit amongst students and instil a love for the language in them through dramatisation. Enacting stories and dramas works as an effective tool. Narration, songs, shlokas and dance are intermingled, creating unique performances that hold the attention of the audience at the various school events.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Dr. Sudhir Tewari, Mr. Vinod Kumar Tiwari

Children are trained in Sanskrit conversation along with creative writing, enhancing their proficiency. Their oratory skills are worked upon, giving focus to the pronunciation and as they practise throughout the year, they master the language. Their writings are displayed at the Annual Exhibition and astound everyone without fail.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Anshu Sinha, Ms. Priya Mishra

Shadow play and Mime are those inspiring art forms which do not require words to express the essence of thought-provoking stories. The students have a good time fostering their inner artists and mastering the way of expressing in the most beautiful way possible. The relentless efforts of the students throughout the year are staged on the event of Founder’s Day in the form of a mime performance along with implementing the technique of ‘tutting’. The entrancing performance executed by the students is applauded by one and all.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Pragya Pathak

Over the ages, music has been known to be the best way to express one’s feelings. Music formulates new perceptions in children which helps them learn and think in innovative ways. Students of the activity enjoy singing classical, semi-classical and folk tunes. They are known to leave the audience and judges awestruck with their performances in several competitions. This activity not only helps children to uplift their confidence by performing on stage but also helps them conquer their stage fright, all along aiding their personality development.

Teacher Coordinator(s) for English: Ms. Jaya Joshi, Ms. Deepali Mohan, Ms. Suchismita Banerjee Rai

Teacher Coordinator(s) for Hindi: Dr. Kiran Singh, Ms. Usha Rai, Mr. H.S. Singh

Students engage in contemplating pictures and videos that have some relevance and are related to current affairs, moral values, economy, etc. The idea is for them to have a space to express their opinions. They hold discussions amongst themselves trying to interpret these pictures and videos, exhibiting their assorted work on school softboards and the Annual Exhibition.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Mr. Anshuman Singh, Mr. Prince Robinson, Ms. Nasima Rizwan

The western music activity nurtures the musical talents which each child has inherent in him or her, whether it be for singing or for playing an instrument. The children are taught the importance of melody and rhythm. Learning how to sing with instruments, breaking down each song line by line to learn the detailed melody, creating and mixing harmonies without getting confused about the rhythm and most importantly learning to sing in sync with the tempo of the song are practised. They are taught songs about peace and those infused with love for Mother Earth and love for humanity. They also participate in a number of school events, learning the technicalities of stage singing, both group and solo.

Teacher Coordinator(s): Ms. Shweta Gupta, Mr. Biswanath, Mr. Dhananjay

Yoga is a form of art that aims to balance and strengthen the bond of one’s physical, mental and spiritual being. Yoga is inextricably connected with one’s consciousness. It helps in attaining inner peace by helping people to introspect. The yoga activity display is appreciated and applauded by the guests and viewers at all events throughout the year. ‘Yoga Day’ is celebrated in school in which the young yoga enthusiasts are trained to perform asanas in rhythm along with melodious music being played in the background. Students also participate in competitions and bring home laurels.