NT24 News : STEPPING STONES SCHOOL CELEBRATE THEIR 35th ANNUAL DAY....

STEPPING STONES SCHOOL CELEBRATE THEIR 35th ANNUAL DAY

National tele24 News

Viany kumar

Chandigarh

Stepping Stones Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, Stepping Stones International Wing Sector 37 and Stepping Stones Sector 38, celebrated their 35 th Annual Day. The international wing of Stepping Stones Classes Nursery to IX, celebrated their Annual Sports Day on December 1,2018. Chief guests of Honour Mr. Aman Samrat and Ms. Anupama Sharma were welcomed by a March Past to the tune of the Army Band. The chief guests flagged off the races held for all the classes which was later followed by the Prize Distribution ceremony for both athletic events as well as academic performance of the children. Speaking on the occasion, Principal Ms. Anu Kumar emphasized the need for integrating sports with academic curriculum for a healthy development of each child. The children presented their talents on the Theme ‘Colours of Life’ wherein they depicted the significance of the colours through various dance performances. They brought forth the qualities of renunciation, friendship, depth and stability,wisdom, forgiveness, persistence, perseverance. Each performance was highly appreciated The Senior Wing (Classes VI to XII) function too was held on December 1,20018, started with a March Past headed by the school captains to the tune of the Army Band. The school choir welcomed the parents and chief guest Mr. Saksham Arora, with a welcome song ‘Bharat Vande Matram’. In addition as a ‘Mark of Respect’ NCC Cadets saluted the gathering and guest of honour. Students from all classes competed in various races and athletic events such as Shot Put, Long Jump, Javelin Throw etc. It was followed by ‘Rewards and Recognition’ wherein the Chief Guest gave away Medals and Certificates of Appreciation to all the meritorious performers from the last academic session. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal Ms. Anu Kumar highlighted the achievements of the school in the year gone by. They were followed by a representation of the union of body & soul through YOGA. Balance of Grace & Fury was highlighted by a fusion of gymnastics, taekwondo and karate. The highlight of the event was the collective visual gala presented by Stepping Stones children presented unity in diversity through fusion of various dance forms as Bharat Natyam, Kathak, Odissi. The celebration of life through various natural forms / formations were artistically presented before a spellbound audience. There is nothing like Bhangra and Gidda to invigorate the spirits and bring forth the youthful energy of Punjab. The conclusion to the event was an energetic performance by the senior students aptly named Jattan te Jattian di Shaan. Stepping Stones Senior Secondary School branch at Sector 38 (Pre-Nursery to Class V) was also the part of the festivities. Their function held on November 30,2018, started with a March Past headed by the school captains to the tune of the Army Band. The school choir welcomed the parents and chief guest with a welcome song. Students from all classes competed in various races and athletic events (Run Free, Step Up), followed by a fusion dance of Yoga, Karate and Drill. The adorable tiny tots from Pre-Nursery to Nursery performed these drills bringing forth a sense of pride to their parents. Races and field events were held for the seniors from classes I to V as well. The performances of the children in Yoga, Gymnastics, Taekwondo were highly appreciated. The highlight of the event was the collective visual gala presented by Stepping Stones children from all classes upto V. The colourful display won a loud appreciation from the parents and guests alike. It was wonderful to see a display of varied colours and hues majestically brought forth by the children on the ground for all to see . Both the days ended on a joyous note with the entire gathering singing the National Anthem.