As nine days of non-stop fun, dance and festivities is around the corner, the young brigade of Study Hall celebrated Dandiya on 20^th November, 2012 with the help of perfect traditional attires, the dolled-up look and dancing skills, preparations for which had started almost a month ago. The dandiya night saw a riot of colours and an eclectic mix of music which will make its  revellers remember the joyous celebrations for years to come.

The event was graced by the presence of Mrs Rehana Ali who has been closely associated with the school  as its former Vice principal and is the founder and Principal of Fairies and Elves school, Mrs Shalini Sinha Principal Study hall, Mrs Meenakshi Bahadur Vice principal Study Hall, Mrs Shalini Chandra Head Mistress Junior school, Mrs Shashi Mehta Principal Prep school ,Mrs  Surabhi Kapoor Head of the department Dosti , Mrs Rakhi Punjwani Principal Prerna school, Mrs Pratima Srivastava Principal Vidyasthali school and Mrs Veena Anand Head Didis food.

Traditional dandia music along with some peppy bollywood dandia numbers to kept the visitors  glued to the floor all through the evening.

The four houses of the school Cypress, Fireflame, Jacaranda and Silveroak participated in an Inter house Dandiya competition. The sight of light-footed young boys and girls swirling in graceful rythmic patterns  delicately balancing themselves evoked awe and admiration in all those who were present.

Silveroak house stood first while Jacaranda and Fireflame house bagged the second and third position respectively.

Various prizes for best attire, best dance, etc were given out.

Fifth September witnessed a grand celebration of teachers’ day at Study Hall School. The day began with merry greetings to the teachers by the students. The student council members surprised everyone when they came dressed as teachers and played the roles of the teachers they were dressed as. This act was received with laughter by the teachers in comic and cheerful spirit. The programme began when ‘Santa’ and ‘Banta’ taking the stage to host teachers day on part of students. Their hilarious acts entertained and regaled everybody. The first performance was a beautifully sung duet by the Dosti students. This was followed by a humorous play by the young artists of class six

.’Agyaan ke Registaan’ was sung and composed by students from class ninth to eleventh. The lyrics, written specially for teachers stole their hearts. Two consecutive dance performances enthralled the teachers and children alike. The programme concluded by a melodious song sung by the student council. The well choreographed show was much enjoyed by the teachers. The teachers were felicitated with flowers and greetings throughout the day. After the program the teachers enjoyed an afternoon of fun when faculty of all the units of Study Hall bonded over lunch.

Aiman Jafri, Class XI-D

Senior school Study Hall affirmed their patriotism on the 15^th of august with a lively celebration of the  66^th Independence day in true spirit, with great zeal and enthusiasm.  It began with the unfurling of the tricolour by  the principal  Mrs.Shalini Sinha. There after the entire school took pride in singing the  national anthem followed by the pledge.

Study Hall in colors of independence on 15th August 2012; Photography by : Ekisha Narain

Soon after the program began the head boy AmbeshTiwari addressed the school with his inspirational words. Rabindranath Tagore’s beautiful poem “where the mind is without fear” was then recited by class 7-A students.  The Inter- House Declamation Competition was also held wherein the participants Adeel Khan (Cypress house) ,RanaitaShahani ( Fire-Flame house) , Sunaina Baijal (Jacaranda house) and SaumyaTandon (Silver-oak house) had all chosen excellent speeches by eminent people  dealing with very relevant contemporary issues which reminded and re-established the goals for the society and country in the minds of all those present. They all spoke so eloquently that the judges had a hard time in deciding the winner. Ultimately Saumya and Adeel were adjudged first, Sunaina second and Ranaita stood third.

Photography by : Jyotika Mishra XI-D (batch of 2012)

A vibrant dance was performed to a medley of songs adding to the cheer of the occasion with a spectacular, spellbinding formation in the end. An English song with props added to the patriotic fervour pervading all around. The girls from the Prerna School also joined in the celebrations spiritedly by singing a harmonious patriotic song. The entire school  then sang a melodious  number ‘azaadi ka din aaya’  that represented a united bond, of being the citizens of a great country, which began its independent journey on this very day 66 years ago. The school principal spoke on the occasion exhorting students to be the change that they envisaged for the country.

To add to the feeling of glory and  pride the Student Council was formally introduced to the school in an Investiture ceremony. The prefects were given their badges signifying the great power and responsibility delegated  to them, reposing full faith in them, with the  assurance that they would uphold the school’s name while taking it to new heights.Then the  school head girl Avantika Atul proposed the vote of thanks.The ceremony concluded with the distribution of delicious chocolate cookies to each student.

By Rohina Das XI-D (batch of 2012)

Study Hall welcomes the new students with a blast !

The Freshers Party hosted by class 12, yet again, turned out to be an instant hit. On the 4^th of August  at 10:30 a.m. the front court vibrated with foot tapping music along with radiant hues.  It was a celebration for the young, of the young, by the young. Blessings symbolically rained down from the heavens above and cleared the haze as well as hopefully generated a strong sense of belonging, a fulfilling sense of camaraderie and fun galore between the two senior most classes. Several ice breakers, surreptitiously planned, were thoroughly enjoyed by one and all. When asked what made their day, the reply in no certain terms was ‘the food’ which was claimed to be delicious and required much needed replenishments.

As the raindrops kept falling on their heads, the feet ignored them as everyone kept swaying in sync with the music. Ah yes! Everyone let their hair down and enjoyed these pleasant informal moments which forever remain indelible in the heart of a collegian.

by Anusha Sharma

Photography by : Ekisha Narain