Innovation in action

Visuals exhibits brought to life innovative solutions to an array of global issues during the day-long expo, ‘IB Middle Years Program (MYB) Personal Projects’ in which students from tenth standard participated at the Aga Khan Academy recently.

This included environmental and energy sustainability, women’s empowerment, science and technology, social justice, reviving ancient art and craft traditions, mental health and access to education as well as tackling India’s road safety challenges and ways to make sports more accessible.

Through their presentations, about 74 students explained their motivation and inspiration captured from their nine-month project journey. The expo was attended by students from Academy Junior and Senior Schools, faculty, parents and a contingent from Oakridge International School.

Project outcomes included self-written publications; original works of art; documentary videos; models of solar powered cars and hydraulic cities; business plans for change; campaigns for social justice, domestic violence and women’s rights campaigns; blogs on adolescent mental health, investigative studies, scientific experiments, narrative essays, mobile apps, a student constructed calculator for the blind and many other forms of work.

“The Personal Project gave us a chance to do something we would otherwise not have had the opportunity to do,” said Aryan Srivastava, who had organised a 2-day ‘mini Model United Nations’ experience for grade 7-9 students to introduce them to the world of diplomacy and debate. “I was happy to share this experience with my juniors, and prepare them for the Model United Nations we hold at our school every year because this is one way students can learn more about the world and its issues, and try to come up with solutions.”

Time for some dance

Bringing dance and yoga together, Kurushi Dance Yoga Academy organised a workshop at the ongoing 77th All India Industrial Exhibition in Nampally recently. Anchor Anil Honey is seen dancing with children at the workshop in which he presented western, hip hop, classical with a mix of yoga.

Oh! The fun of cooking

It was a fun-filled day for participants of the cookery contest, which was organised by the Ladies’ Committee of All India Exhibition Society, as part of the ongoing ‘Numaish’ in Nampally recently. About 92 women participated and showcased dishes in ‘Indian Desserts’ and ‘Vegetarian Snacks’ categories. Jyotsana Kumari took the first place in the ‘desserts’ and G Suchertia bagged the prize in ‘snacks’. Members of the committee that included Convenor Sucharita along with Advisor Dr Jaya Vikram Reddy and office bearers are seen with the winners after the prize distribution ceremony.

Crafty day!

Who doesn’t love a holiday that is filled with arts and crafts? About 360 people who participated at the ‘Artisan Contest’ at the ongoing 77th All India Industrial Exhibition in Nampally on Sunday had a fun-filled afternoon in ideating their creative genius. Winners are seen along with members of the Exhibition Society that includes the Convenor Suchitra and Advisor Jayavikram Reddy after the event.