Keekli Reporter, 11th October, 2013
Students of JCB Senior Secondary Public School, New Shimla, showcased immense talent and flair during the Annual Day Celebration at the Gaiety Theatre, Shimla. The hard work and days of practice undertaken to display an immaculate performance was very much visible in each act. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Deputy Chairman, Planning Board, Himachal Pradesh, G.R. Musafir, who lit the lamp, accompanied by the School Director, Dr Tilakraj Bhardwaj, School Principal Sarojini Bansal and the event organizer Kushal Malhotra.
All the guest and parents present were warmly welcomed with a beautiful performance of Saraswati Vandana by the students. Soon the tiny tots took the stage and won the hearts of the audience by their cute and dazzling dance performances on Hindi songs. Students dressed in various costumes all shared their messages through Hindi swaranjali. Colours of different states, namely, Himachal and Rajasthan were clearly visible through the performance of Natti and Rajasthani folk dance. A vibrant dance display too was part of the celebrations. The students also performed Hindi and English plays, which were based on certain themes which not only enlightened the audience but also entertained them.
Principal Bansal read the school report highlighting the academic and co-curricular achievements since the beginning of the 2013 session. During the function the Chief Guest also inaugurated the school magazine The Mirror, which showcased the highlights of the school’s activities and contributions by the students. She also thanked her teaching and support staff for putting up an excellent show.
Proud winners:
Nursery A: 1st Dikshit; 2nd Tushar, Gamini, Nishant.
Nursery B: 1st Kaushal; 2nd Deepashi Mehta.
KG A: 1st Nikhil Sharma; 2nd Akshit Bhardwaj.
KG B: 1st Suhani Bushari and Harshita Kumar; 2nd Mohini Thakur.
Class I A: 1st Neeraj Chatri; 2nd Diya Rawat.
Class I B: 1st Subhdra; 2nd Raman.
Class II A: 1st Divanshi Thapiyal; 2nd Robinson Tomar.
Class II B: Kshitiz Thakur; 2nd Aman Kumar.
Class III A: 1st Ashrit Verma; 2nd Nitika Verma.
Class III B: 1st Divya Mehta; 2nd Hunnish Jalta.
Class IV A: 1st Simran Paroch; 2nd Rizwan and Tanuj.
Class IV B: 1st Chahat Sharma; 2nd Tanu Shree.
Class V A: 1st Chandan; 2nd Sahil Kumar.
Class V B: 1st Jatin Sharma; 2nd Alisha.
Class VI A: 1st Kanchan; 2nd Atasha.
Class VI B: Abhay Karol; 2nd Pankaj Kaushal.
Class VII A: 1st Anchal; 2nd Sheetal.
Class VII B: 1st Ankush Jalta; 2nd Pragti Thakur.
Class VIII A: 1st Divya; 2nd Sadika.
Class VIII B: 1st Prashant Kaul; 2nd Himanshu Sharma.
Class IX A: 1st Riya Bali; 2nd Rishab.
Class IX B: 1st Himani Thakur; 2nd Asmita Thakur.
Class X: 1st Rahul Bali; 2nd Amandeep, Hitansh and Naqueebalam
Class XI (Science): 1st Rimple Kaul; 2nd Rajeev.
Class XI (Commerce): 1st Rebecca; 2nd Manoj Jangir.
Class XII (Medical): 1st Paraukkal and Kriti Prita; 2nd Shambhvi Jhobi.
Class XII (Non-Medical): 1st Jivetesh Kaul; 2nd Devansh Mahajan.
Class XII (Commerce): 1st Kamakshi; 2nd Samriti.
Class XII (Arts): 1st Prerna; 2nd Kamal Kant.