In an attempt to engage the future generation who are the torch bearers of our nation, Apeejay Schools, Kolkata, Haldia and Bhubaneswar hosted the event “Jai Hind- Hum Honge Kaamyaab" under the aegis of CEO Kiranjit Singh Pannu and a team of event heads from all four branches.
With 33 schools and more than 300 children across West Bengal and Odisha participating, Jai Hind-Hum Honge Kaamyaab was a mega success.Conducted virtually, ideas and knowledge were shared across and with an aim to see children excel and understand the true meaning of freedom. Some of the schools which participated in the event were Sushila Birla Girls’ School, Mahadevi Birla World Academy, Saini International School, Indus Valley School, Krishnagar Public School, DPS Kalinga, Jyotirmoy Public School, DPS Howrah, Gokhale Memorial Girls’ School, Techno India Group Public School, Jagabandhu English Medium School, Ruby Park Public School, Shri Shikshayatan School, Jupiter Public School, Spark School Mahanad, Amrita Vidyalayam, Janla, BBSR, Mount Litera Zee School, Contai, HariyanaVidyaMandir and Birla Bharti School.
Students of the preschool and the primary section showcased their talent in "Nanha Munna Rahi Hoon." More than 170 students participated. "Yeh Jo desh hai mera", an interschool solo song competition saw soulful renditions from students of as many as 20 schools. The melody won the hearts of one and all. The event, "Mere Deshki Dharti- Inter School Dance Competition," witnessed the participation of more than 60 students. Dance troupes from classes 6 to 8, from various schools mesmerised the judges by their performance on the theme, ‘Patriotic Regional Folk Dance’. Jenita Kaliswaswaran Pillai judged the students.
"Hind Desh Ke Niwasi", a poster making competition for the students of Classes 9 and 10 gave an opportunity to the participants to translate their imagination on paper and create colourful and vibrant posters on the topic-India in 2051. Similarly, "Bolo So Nihal," an inter school extempore speech competition with the theme, ‘Freedom Is My Birth Right’ was participated by students of 15 schools. With this came the showstopper of the event, the Grand Finale. Scheduled on August 15, it was a perfect culmination of a week-long celebration. On the day, the winners were felicitated and the Apeejay School announced inauguration of their first edition of an e-newspaper.