The students of class 9 were taken to the 15th edition of Sanatkada Festival held at Safed Baradari in Quaiserbagh on 6th February.
The Festival is a celebration of the rich ,pluralistic and vivid culture of Lucknow.
While the day was unusually cold and foggy,the atmosphere at Baradari was charged with warmth and bonhomie.There was a display of varied items ranging from handicrafts, carpets , ehnic wears to exotic jewellery.
The students enjoyed an engaging story-telling session which left them hugely captivated.
The food arena was equally alluring,with some delectable platter to tickle the taste buds .Students made a beeline at these food joints to savour the mouthwatering dishes.
They were taken around by the staff and were also briefed about the history of the festival and also about Lucknow’s rich cultural legacy.
Overall,it was an enriching and enlightening experience for the students and they cherished the moments thoroughly

Christmas was celebrated by the children of Study Hall Junior School with great enthusiasm.
There was joy and festivity in the air as they enjoyed singing the Christmas carols during a Special Assembly.
Santa Claus added to the cheer by blessing the children.
The children experienced the Joy of Giving as they came forward to share their story books with their friends from Gyan Setu.

The children of Study Hall Junior School enthralled the audience on the 16th of December, with their Field Day KALEIDOSCOPE held at the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan.
The young ones of classes 1 to 5 took us back to our childhood as they presented a delightful melange of drills, races, song and dance which was greatly enjoyed by the audience.

Once again it was splendid lights, no camera and perfect action time for  Study Hallians! It was the concert time based on the theme “I Thrive When We Thrive.” The students and teachers sweated and worked hard for months to put up the final show on 22nd and 23rd November, 2023 at the Sant Gadge Auditorium, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.

Mrs Meenakshi Bahadur, the Principal of the school made the parents and the students realise that it’s called thriving — the psychological state in which people experience a sense of both vitality and learning  and that is exactly what the philosophy of the school believes in. The theme had been given to the students in the month of April when the session began. Right from conceptualizing to script writing till the final presentation, the students surprised everyone with their creativity and innovation.

The honourable CEO of  SHEF, Dr. Urvashi Sahni, demystified the New Education Policy and apprised the parents of the gravity of theatre, dance and music in the new teaching methodology.

The evening lamps were lighted with the first dance performance Aham Brahmasmi with the realization that we are one with Brahman (reality), we can love each other and love all living and non-living beings. If one realizes that you and I are part of Brahman, we cannot hate or destroy each other. Followed by Suryavandana- a tribute to the eternal source of energy and power, the Sun God.

The mood was set and the parents were eagerly waiting to watch their cherubims performing on stage. And their eyes were delighted when class 6th students came on stage with “Ubuntu, ” which is synonymous with compassion and empathy. It encourages individuals to recognize the humanity in others, to feel their joys and sorrows, and to respond with kindness and understanding.

Parents are as much a part of the SHEF family as our students are. This year Study Hall gave an opportunity to all the parents to relive their school years. Their  smiles spoke of the nostalgia among them all and the contentment filled with delight while giving their musical performance, was beyond any award. What a show it was!

The evening reached its zenith with class 7th’s performance “Symphony”  and together they proved that the world is an orchestra, the universe is a symphony.

The path to salvation, bhakti and devotion  as given by Saint Kabir was reminded by a soulful performance by class 10th. The students of Centre For Learning imparted a powerful message of grit and perseverance by the means of their euphonious rendition, “Bus Chalna Hai” and a beautiful recital of the poem “Still I Rise” by Mata Angelou.  The students from Dosti danced to the joys of life.

“Each To All” was an eye opening  dance and music extravaganza presented by the students of class 8th. Keeping up with the spirit of inclusivity amid diversity, they made the audience realize that we, along with the planet can only survive in coexistence and not in isolation.

Class 9th came up with the most passionate and evocative performance of the evening, “Riverance”- leavingt the audience spell bound.  With the  poignant portrayal of a river’s lament and desperate cry to respect and restore the healthy bond which existed between them and humans not so long ago.

It was class 11th who left the audience in awe with their “Hamari Amrita” by Amrita Pritam. In the spotlight was a woman whose soul was a tempest, and whose words were the lightning that shattered the silence of her times with the spontaneity of love, the complexity of relationships and her bold and ahead of her times socio-political outlook. It made the audience relive the pangs of separation through partition which has been a heavy burden to bear, as it tore apart what was once whole and left people on both sides  to mend the broken pieces.

The last event of the evening, , the prayer for the well- being of all- the Mangalam of all was a befitting finale which was much appreciated by one and all.

The final vote of thanks by the Vice Principal Mrs. Meenakshi Shah captured the unforgettable moments of an epic concert, leaving behind the great message, “All are needed by each one; Nothing is fair or good alone.”

Dandiya Night, the dance and music festival of Study Hall was celebrated on Saturday, 21^st October 2023, with vibrancy and excitement. Traditionally held during the Navratri festival, the participants were all dressed up in colourful attires, adding glamour to the exhilarating evening. The revelers danced to foot tapping music of pulsating garba and dandiya raas beats. Delicious food was enjoyed by one and all at the attractive stalls. It was a well organized evening of dance,  music and happiness.

Junior School, Study Hall organized an Inter School Cultural festival, ‘Jashn-e-Bachpan’ on the 20^th of October, 2023 which took a sneak peek into reminiscence of childhood. The students from 14 prominent schools of the city confluenced on the school campus to put up an impeccable performance in the three categories of drama, dance and poetry.

Multi talented participants from various schools put up alluring dance performances which kept the audience spellbound. The impact left on the audience by the enthralling show presented by the participants was enough to make it an entertaining day for all. They displayed exemplary dramatic skills and at the same time conveyed across thought provoking messages to the audience. The articulation in reciting the poetry by these young enthusiasts was worth an applause.

As the event concluded, every child was declared to be a winner and they walked back basking in the carefree ‘bachpan’ glory with an overload of happiness. This is what the Jashn was all about!

The awards were given on the basis of a Poll Survey. The CEO of the Study Hall Education Foundation, Dr. Urvashi Sahni praised the children for their efforts. The credit for the incredible success of the event can be attributed to the hard work put in by the teachers and the students under the guidance of our Principal, Mrs. Meenakshi Bahadur, the Vice Principal, Mrs. Meenakshi Shah, the Head mistress of Junior School, Mrs. Bani Malhotra.

War of words

Free speech and debate are essential in our search for the truth, especially in a democracy. Study Hall believes in preparing the children  right from a nascent stage for healthy arguments and proving  to the world that all issues can be resolved through words. In keeping with this vision of the school, Study Hall organised an inter house debate competition on 13th October, 2023 on the topic “Artificial intelligence can replace human intelligence.”

The esteemed judges for the event were Mr. Siddharth Shukla, Head of the Communication and Resource Mobilisation, SHEF;  Mrs. Suparna Chatterjee, a mentor, a guide with a rich  teaching experience of over 25 years. She has served as the senior History teacher and HOD of Social Science department of Study Hall School. Presently she is the Principal Study Hall School Pipersand and Mrs.Ratna Chatterjee, an English teacher at Study Hall Centre for Learning, where she passionately educates senior and senior secondary students. The wide spectrum of arguments, both for and against the motion were presented emphatically by all the eight participants, two from each house. Dr. Urvashi Sahni, the CEO, SHEF, also enlightened the students. She discussed the nuances of communication skills and the fact that artificial intelligence will remain a fabricated version or a counterfeit of human intelligence , just as a  shadow always falling short of the original creation.

The results were as overwhelming as the analytical and critical skills of the participants. Zoha Azeem of Cypress house,  was awarded the title of  the best speaker against the motion while Kriday Sachdeva of Jacaranda house was judged the best speaker for the motion. Fireflame house won the trophy for the best team. The debate competition fostered an environment of healthy competition, reminding the teachers and students the importance of critical dialogues and discussions in the classroom- truly another successful step taken towards the holistic development of the students to face the challenges of the outside world

“Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within”
The world has now accepted that Yoga is an important tool to bring about mental, physical and spiritual well being of all. Yoga has therefore been recognised as an integral part of the School curriculum. With a focus on the importance of a robust body and mind, an Inter-House Yoga Competition was organised by Study Hall School for classes VII, VIII and IX on 13th October 2023.
The houses presented yoga asanas in solo and group categories. The music played an important role to enhance the serenity of the performances.

It was a great delight to see the participants perform various asanas with so much agility. Exquisite yoga postures were a hallmark of all the houses. Students moved from one pose to another effortlessly and seamlessly. The competition boosted the confidence and self-esteem of the young yoga enthusiasts.
The esteemed judges for the evening were Ms. Shibani Sahni, international yoga and fitness expert, Mr. Arun Soloman, swimming coach and basketball and volleyball trainer. He is also associated with various schools in Lucknow and leaves no stone unturned to provide training facilities wherever required and Mrs. Rachna Sinha, the headmistress Study Hall Prep School. The judges really found it tough to decide the winner. Riddhima Kumar of Silver Oak house bagged the first prize in the solo category. Fireflame house was given the first position in the rhythmic group performance. The joint winners for the day in both solo and group categories were Fireflame house and Silver Oak house.
Such competitions will not only help to revive the age old philosophy of Yoga, given by Patanjali, as a part of our lives but also help deal with stress and reduce our dependence on medicines and artificial supplements.

दिनांक 11/10/2023 को स्टडी हॉल विद्यालय में हिन्दी वाग्मिता अंतर्सदनीय काव्य पाठ प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया, जिसमें कक्षा 4 से 6 के विद्यार्थियों ने भाग लिया। इस अवसर पर विद्यालय की प्रधानाचार्या श्रीमती मीनाक्षी बहादुर, उप- प्रधानाचार्या श्रीमती मीनाक्षी शाह , स्टडी हॉल जूनियर विद्यालय की प्रधानाध्यापिका श्रीमती बानी मल्होत्रा तथा निर्णायक मंडल के सदस्य के रूप में श्रीमती हेम माथुर, श्रीमती रेखा वर्मा तथा श्रीमती स्वधा रवींद्र जी उपस्थित थी। इसके अतिरिक्त इस अवसर पर विद्यालय के शिक्षक- शिक्षिकाएं व छात्रगण भी उपस्थित थे। काव्य- पाठ प्रतियोगिता का विषय ‘ पुस्तकें ‘ थी। सभी समूह के छात्रों ने प्रतियोगिता में कविता का प्रस्तुतिकरण भावानुसार सुंदर तरीके से किया। इस प्रतियोगिता में प्रथम स्थान फायरफ्लेम सदन ने, द्वितीय स्थान साइप्रेस सदन तथा सिल्वरओक सदन ने तथा तृतीय स्थान जैकरेण्डा सदन ने प्राप्त किया। विद्यालय की प्रधानाचार्या जी श्रीमती मीनाक्षी बहादुर जी ने इस अवसर पर छात्रों का उत्साह वर्धन किया तथा उन्हें बहुत -बहुत बधाई दी ।

The Inter House Sub Junior Spelling Bee Competition was conducted on the 21st of September, 2023 with great enthusiasm.

In the first round, all the children from Classes 4, 5 and 6 were asked to spell twenty words. Those who scored more than 15 points were eligible for the next round.

Later one child per House per Class was selected for the Final Round. We are proud to mention here that the children put in a lot of hard work to make this event a resounding success. There was great excitement in the air as the participants carefully tried to spell one difficult word after another with poise and precision. It was inspiring to witness their confidence and enthusiasm. The audience cheered and clapped for their friends.

Even though this was an Inter House Competition, at Study Hall we believe that everyone is a winner. It is not about winning or losing; it is how you play the game.

The programme was concluded by our Principal, Mrs. Meenakshi Bahadur blessing the children and encouraging them to continue to do well. This was followed by our Headmistress, Mrs. Bani Malhotra praising the children for their hard work.