Sonata (Music Competition)
Organized by S.R.M.P.S
It was our turn again to play the role of the host as the time for the Inter School Music Competition was at hand. With a lot of enthusiasm, love, dedication and aspirations our school organized its fourth music competition ‘Sonata’ which was this time held on 13th and 14th of August’10. All over Lucknow eight prestigious schools participated in the competition which were City Montessori School, Central Academy, Delhi Public School, Lucknow Public School, Greenland Public School, Study Hall and Shri Ram Swaroop Memorial Public School. The competition was split in two parts as it was to be conducted in two different categories. The first day i.e. the 13th was scheduled as the day which would be devoted to Indian Music and the next day that was 14th was dedicated to Western Music. The competition was held in three categories which were primary, junior and senior for Solo and Group songs. The competition was compered by our very own comperes Rohit Agarwal(student), Sneha Kochitty(teacher) and Priyanka A Kumar(teacher). The judges on both the days were such who were pioneers in their respective fields. They also performed on the stage which actually left the audience spell bound.
In the Indian Solo Category the results were as follows: First position in the Primary level was secured by Satya Prakash of S.R.M.P.S, First position in the Junior level was secured by Aman Srivastava of City Montessori School (Gomti Nagar) and First position in the Senior level was won by Akshay Singh of S.R.M.P.S whose melodious song ‘Chalat Musafir’ dazzled the awe struck audience. Group performances mesmerized the crowd. The results of the Group performances were First position in the Primary level was won by S.R.M.P.S, First position in the Junior level was secured by City Montessori School and the First position in the Senior Category was bagged by S.R.M.P.S. The students gave such spectacular and impressive performances that the sound of applause reverberated the auditorium. The Group song sang by S.R.M.P.S ‘Jhumo re’ was the main attraction through the two day competition.
In the Western Music Category the audience was spell bound. Our very own Sahaj Preet bagged the First Prize in the Primary level. He gave a heart winning performance. First position in the Junior level was secured by Mariya from Delhi Public School. Shivam Jalan who sang the song ‘Somebody’s me’ got the first position in the Senior level. The job of the judges became tougher as all the group performances were one better than the other. However our school got the First position in the Junior and Senior level and we were the Runners Up in the Primary level.
Overall S.R.M.P.S stood First and Delhi Public School was Runners Up. The competition ended with wonderful performances of the judges Osama Noor (Judge) and his companions. The competition was superbly conducted and in the coming year we hope that there will be more fresh talent to participate in the competition.
David
(Music Teacher)
Independence Day Celebrations
The 62nd Independence Day was celebrated with grandeur at our school. As the students and staff gathered in the school lawns there was no mistaking the festive spirit pervading. The celebrations began with the flag being hoisted by honorable secretary of the school Shri Nagendra Kumar Agarwal which was then followed by the singing of the national anthem.
The students from all the classes put up a marvelous show by taking part in the whole programme. Due to bad weather and heavy rainfall, we had to move to the school auditorium, where the directors Ma’am Mrs. Pooja Agarwal, Mrs. Shruti Agarwal and the principal Mrs. Poonam Kochitty distributed the badges to the house captains and the school captain. Then there was a speech by the principal followed by a beautiful dance “Jai Ho” by the junior classes which really created a patriotic environment then with a round of applause and a sign of happiness the programme ended. The end was the best for us because we received two “ladoos” each.
SEWANGI GUPTA
XII - COM
Janamashtami
24th August
‘Shree Krishna Govind hare murare he nath Narayan Vasudeva’.
Janamashtami is a festival which is celebrated because of the happiness we experience on the birth of Lord Krishna.
It was 24th August and it was a holiday. Everyone was delighted attending a puja in the auditorium after breakfast. Our Vice Principal Sir invited all of us in the auditorium. As all the students assembled the puja began with the lamp being lit by Shivhare Sir. Then our school choir including Shivhare Sir sang bhajans and bhakti songs. And then the junior girls assembled and also sang some songs and at last we sang the aarti of Lord Krishna and ‘Om Jai Jagdish’. This was a moment of deep spirituality for all of us. Then we were given Prasad and then we proceeded to the hostel. We also came to be know that there was a Matki Phod Competition’ organized for us. As the afternoon passed and it was evening and all the houses began practicing for the competition. In this game matkies were hung with a rope and they were filled with curd and which ever house broke it first were the winners. Every house was allotted a particular matki for them. The competition started and everyone was brimming with excitement. We held our breath to know the result and the result was
- Aryabhatta came 1st
- Bose 2nd
- Bhaskar 3rd
- Raman 4th
It was hard luck for the houses who lost by a few seconds. And then after all the fun, a delightful dinner was prepared for us and we enjoyed the day very much.
Sagar Agarwal
IX-B
Fresher’s Party
The commencement of the new session is always special since there are many new additions to the SRMPS family The older students do love to play a prank on the new comers. And the seniors of Class XII look forward to hosting the fresher’s party for class XI students as well.
The fresher’s party was scheduled to be held on 10th July in the school auditorium and we looked forward to it with great anticipation. We entered the auditorium and saw our seniors waiting eagerly for us. When all had arrived along with Principal Ma’am, the programme started. The beginning was hilarious because Class XII came up with original jokes, hearing which we burst into fits of laugher, then the girls of class XII set the stage on fire by dancing to Bhangra beats.
The boys hit the floor to the beats of a desi song. We enjoyed a lot, and were thrilled and happy at the thought of having such great seniors.
They then sang a song for us. We too had prepared a melodious Hindi song to thank and appreciate them.
They even performed a skit and it was funny to see modern Anarkali and Gabbar and we gave them a round of applause.
The program concluded with everybody dancing and mingling with each other and enjoying the refreshments that had been arranged for us.
Sewangi Gupta
Class – XI
Dussehra
17th October
Dussehra is a festival of joy among the Hindus. On this day Lord Rama (son of King Dushrath) killed Ravana (King of Lanka). He was the biggest devotee of Lord Shiva but one day when he heard that his sister’s nose had been cut by Laxman (younger brother of Ram) to save his life, so in anger Ravana captured Sita (wife of Ram) and kept her in his kingdom.
We were eagerly waiting for Dussehra because on that day we were also waiting for the inauguration of the badminton court. We were free to play after that because we didn’t have any tension of the half yearly exams. This year Dussehra Celebration was held on the 17th of October. All the children were enjoying themselves. In the evening we assembled in the ground where we saw an effigy of Ravana. It was wonderful, dressed in colorful clothes and was filled with a lot of crackers. It was made with the help of the SRMPS Family. After sometime our Director Sir Mr. Piyush Agarwal came with his family to celebrate Dussehra with us. The effigy of Ravana was then put to fire and the true celebration began at that moment. The effigy started burning and crackers exploded. We enjoyed it a lot. After that we had the inauguration of the badminton court. Our Director Sir Mr. Piyush Agarwal played the first match on it. In this way we enjoyed the festival. After all the enjoyment we were served special dinner. We had great fun on that day.
Udit Agarwal
IX-C
Children’s Day
14th November
Children’s day, the day of sweet flowers of the earth children, is celebrated on the grand occasion of the birth of our first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
In our Boarding School, all of us like this day. On 13th of November, our school staff planned a picnic at “Dream World Resort” which is located on Kanpur Road approximately 21 kms away from our school. We got in the bus and as the journey started we sang songs, cracked jokes in the bus. I felt very happy and curious about the adventurous trip. After a drive of One and half hours we reached there and had some snacks. Then I played football with my friends.
Not only this, our teachers made sincere efforts to add to the fun. They held many games cracked jokes, and asked riddles. We also enjoyed. But apart from all this fun, I felt that the skit acted out by our teachers was the most amazing. I really liked it.
After this we went to enjoy the cool water at the water park. The horse and bullock cart ride also added to the excitement. After this, we had our lunch and ice-cream as dessert.
Again on the way back I cracked jokes but not too many and went into deep sleep with a nice dream. Really it was dream world, which broke when I was in front of the school gate.
This children’s day was my day.
Sparsh Pandey
IX C
“Musical Evening Annual Function 26th January”
The School Annual Concert – “Musical Evening” was prepared in a very short span of time after the winter break. After much deliberation it was decided to include all those activities in the Programme which had been the winning performances in the various Inter-House or Inter-School Competitions during the session. Since children had performed exceedingly well in music – most of the items were music – based. Gracing the occasion were the Secretary of the school Shri Nagendra Kumar Agarwal & Director Mr. Piyush Agarwal, Mrs. Pooja Agarwal & Mrs. Shruti Agarwal.
The programme commenced with the Lighting of the lamp followed by a soul stirring – Prayer – “Dua” performed by over a hundred students.
In her welcome address – The Principal Mrs. Poonam Kochitty urged parents to spend time with their children and give them the right values from early childhood. She also applauded students for their achievements in academics, sports and music. The address was followed by A.R Rehman’s “Jai Ho” and an English song “Barbarella”. The tiny ones of Class I, II, and III drew a loud applause from the audience for their “Hawaiian Dance”. Their were a couple of songs by the school choir and the “Bihu Dance” by students of Class IV and V showcased the rich culture of the state of Assam.
A street play on “Honour killing” by the Seniors of Class XI and XII aptly commented on the double standards of present day society.
On the occasion of India’s Republic Day – “Vande Mataram” aptly aroused the patriotic sentiments of one and all. The young gymnasts left the audience gasping with awe with their floor exercises and leaps through a ring of fire.
The programme picked up a resounding tempo with the performance by the school Rock Band and a Sufi rendition of “Jhoomo Re” which actually had the spectators clapping and cheering the performers.
The programme came to a grand conclusion with fire works and the colours of the Holi Dance. The show will long be remembered by those who witnessed it, for the scintillating performance of the students, their confidence and their brilliant act.
Mrs. Poonam Kochitty
Principal