THE AMITY SCHOOL’S 10TH ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATED

THE AMITY SCHOOL’S 10^TH ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATED

16-MARCH-ENG 3

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR---------------------------The 10th Annual Day celebration of "The Amity School"—the pride of Shahabad—was celebrated with great pomp and a vibrant cultural program within the school premises, located on the Sonvarsha Highway in the district. The event was inaugurated by lighting the ceremonial lamp by a distinguished panel of guests, including Dumraon SDM Rakesh Kumar, School Director Amarendra Rajesh, Principal of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Nawanagar Kaushal Kumar, BJP leader Indrajit Bahadur Singh, Ekrasi Mukhiya Kamal Singh, JD(U) leader Dinesh Singh, Advocate Rakesh Kumar Pathak (alias 'Dinku' Pathak), Professor Mrityunjay Singh, Principal of JNV Bihiya P.C. Rai, R.K. Tiwari from JNV Aurangabad, Prakash Kumar, NITI Aayog member Dinesh Singh, Dr. Mrityunjay Singh, Director of Rajendra Hospital Jagdishpur Anil Kumar Singh, and former Mukhiya of Vaina, Brijkishore Pandey, among others.

On this occasion, the School Director honored all the guests by presenting them with shawls and mementos. The program commenced with a devotional invocation to Goddess Sharda.

In his address, the Chief Guest, SDM Rakesh Kumar, remarked that this is the first school of its kind in the region where young children are presenting excellent cultural programs alongside their academic education. He stated that he had never even imagined that the standards of education and artistic expression typically found in metropolitan cities like Patna, Delhi, and Mumbai could now be made available to children right here in Sonvarsha.

School Director Amarendra Rajesh informed that a total of 71 cultural performances were presented by the students on this occasion, involving the participation of over 1,500 students ranging from Class 1 to Class 9. He emphasized that, in addition to academic instruction, the school also imparts moral, cultural, emotional, and philosophical education to its students. During the program, students delivered magnificent performances in dance and the arts to the tunes of various songs, including *Raghav Ji Ke Gauwa*, *Chun-Chun Kar Aayi Chidiya*, *Dadi Amma Dadi Amma Maan Jao Na*, *Re Mama Re Mama*, *Chali-Chali Re Patang*, *Ye Duniya Badi Luteri*, *Bande Mein Dum Tha*, *Saanson Ki Mala Mein Simrun Main Pi Ka Naam*, *Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega*, *Keshari Ke Lal*, *Teri Dosti Qubool Mujhe*, *Main Hoon Number Ka Gavaiya*, *Shiv Tandav*, *Tu Kitni Achi Hai Meri Maa*, *Siya Ki Khoj Mein Nikal Pade Kapi Sare*, *Dil Da Mamla Hai Dilbar*, *Mera Joota Hai Japani*, *Tik-Tik Plastic*, and *Naino Wale Ne*.

Additionally, the students showcased their acting prowess by staging plays such as *Shiv Ka Dhanush* and *Kanyadaan*, leaving the parents and audience spellbound. The children also delivered splendid performances to folk songs like Bhojpuri *Chaita* and *Sohar*, drawing thunderous applause from the audience in appreciation.

The program was successfully anchored by the announcer, Ravi Ranjan Rai. Present on this occasion were BDC member Ajay Kumar Gupta, program choreographers Akash and Ashutosh Dixit, play director Saheb Lal Yadav, and the school's teaching staff, alongside a large gathering of parents and dignitaries.