‘Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.’ — Warren Bennis

To inculcate leadership qualities in students and to give them a feel of leaders and a sense of responsibility, the “New Student Council” was formed with the proper election procedure held in July.

On the fine morning of 30th September, deserving young talents of the School were bestowed with the responsibility of leading the School from the front with their commitment, confidence, and competence.

The new council was introduced formally and later they were conferred upon official sashes and badges by the Executive Director Dr. Bhavesh Shastri and Managing Co-ordinator Ms. Bena Shastri. The student council took the pledge with their hand across their heart, to hold the school flag in high esteem. After congratulating the new student leaders, the School Principal – Ms. Leena Arora gave them a valuable message to hold their integrity throughout their lives and wished them good luck for their future endeavours. The ceremony ended with National Anthem.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Students sought the blessing of lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi celebration on 30th August. The festivities began with Ganesh Vandana followed by a cultural programme comprising of shloka chanting, informative speech, drama, and an obeisance dance performance with the most exuberant music.

Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday

Mahatma Gandhi’s 153rd birth anniversary was celebrated in an efficacious way with the pleasant rendition of the song – ‘‘Sabarmati ke sant’, a mime act and declamation drama presented by students.

Matah Pitah Guru Devam

Students sought the blessings of their ‘ Gurus’ with tilak, flowers, and a special cultural programme comprising of a skit, poem recitation, and a classical dance on Guru Vandana.

Patriotic fervor at an all-time high

Som – Lalit School on 15th August 2022 celebrated 75 years of India’s Independence with great enthusiasm and patriotism. To commemorate the sovereignty of our Nation, Executive Director – Dr. Bhavesh Shastri unfurled the tricolor flag and all in unison sang the National Anthem and expressed the joy of our freedom. This was followed by a cultural programme in which the students of the choir group of Std.8th-10th and teachers in their melodious voices sang Patriotic songs that awakened everyone’s feelings towards the Mother Land. Mr. Kuldeep Parihar presented a self-written Hindi poem that enlightened everyone on the importance of being united. Students also presented a drama depicting the lives of soldiers.

Yoga - addition of energy, strength, & beauty to body, mind, & soul

On beautiful morning of 21st June, the International Yoga Day celebration started with the chanting of Omkar to calm the mind and body followed by the enthusiastic performances of various asanas by students and teachers.

Nand Gher Anand Bhayo, Jay Kanaiya Laal ki

Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with full fervor as the school hosted traditional festivities and students came dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha. Students enthralled the audience with their performances during the Janmashtami celebrations. To the surprise of others watching, the breaking of the handi made the audience enthralled resulting fun-filled moments.

Garba – Way to Mata’s Heart

To inculcate the sense of Indian Culture and unity, this most joyous Navratri was celebrated with vigour and enthusiasm where happiness knew no bounds. The most diverse, trend-setting and dynamic crowd from Pre-primary to Class XII celebrated at ‘ Rasleela’22’ at Mangalya Vatika Party Plot, Sola, Ahmedabad on 30th September. The students, staff and invited parents of the school came dressed in traditional Garba attire which made a spectacular visual treat for everyone to see and bliss. The celebration started with traditional ‘aarti’, followed by the Garba and Raas. Som – Lalit Group tried to embrace the innovations yet maintained the traditional touch that the concept of garba holds. Prizes in different categories were distributed to students, parents and school staff members to encourage them. the foot tapping and the energetic music of the garba and dandiya made this festival the most favorite for Gujaratis.

भाषासु मुख्या मधुरा दिव्या गीर्वाणभारती। तत्रापि काव्यं मधुरं तस्मादपि सुभाषितम्॥

On the occasion of the Sanskrit Divas, a special assembly was attempted to familiarize students with the oldest and the most important language. Students presented mobile conversation, skit, poem, and Sanskrit Garba in Sanskrit. This unimaginable celebration was well applauded by the audience and the parents.

The magic of music infuses ‘World Music Day’

World Music Day was celebrated with a musical extravaganza on 21st June. Students from different classes presented a spectacular Musical show with great enthusiasm and enthralled the audience with melodious songs from different states. The orchestration of music made the day very memorable for the audience.

Hamari bhasha, Hamara Gaurav

To cherish Indian culture and pay respect to Hindi Language, School celebrated the Hindi Divas with unmatchable zeal on 14th September with an enriching assembly comprised of speech and recitation of a Hindi poem and Dohey of Kabir Das The highlight of the celebration was ‘ Nukkad Natak’ on the theme- Hindi hamari Shaan he (in hindi).

The magic of music infuses ‘World Music Day’

The school vibrated with vibes of gratitude from the morning on Teacher’s Day when students wished their teachers and sought their blessings to excel in their lives. Higher secondary students delivered lectures in their assigned classes and had an excellent day being teachers for a day. Students also expressed their gratitude by sharing their hand-made cards and flowers with all teachers.