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DPS-Modern Indian School's senior wing celebrated its 17th Annual Day on the theme 'Tiyasha - Silent Cry of the River'. The event was held in support of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Cleanliness Drive), an initiative by the government of India.
Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran attended the event as the chief guest. Former Indian Ministry of External Affairs Cabinet Minister Salman Khurshid, Pen Foundation Chairman Asif Azmi, DPS-MIS President Hassan Chougule and DPS-MIS Vice-President Yasir Nainar also attended as special guests, as well as the members of the DPS-MIS management and parents.
Head Boy Safwan Shaikh welcomed the guests while Head Girl Nimra Siddiqui introduced the theme. On the occasion, the national and international accomplishments of students from Classes VI to XII in the year 2016-17 were highlighted. They were awarded with trophies and certificates by the distinguished guests.
The teaching and the non-teaching staff who have completed 15 or 10 years with the institution were awarded with mementos for their dedication. Former DPS-MIS Director Azim Abbas was conferred with a plaque of appreciation for his 10 years of dedicated service to the cause of education. Akshara Rai, an alumnus of the first batch addressed the gathering and thanked the school for moulding her into a good human being.
Principal Asna Nafees said that DPS-MIS firmly believes in inclusive education 'Education for All' and leaves no stone unturned to help the children in special needs category and equip them to face challenges. She also cited the appreciation DPS-MIS received from Qatar Ministry of Education for the 100 percent satisfaction levels of parents and students."DPS-MIS uses every platform available to convey socially relevant messages," she said."And it is heartening to see that many parents have stood up for the cause discussed earlier and came forward to support it in every possible way."
The theme for this year's Senior Wing Annual Day 'Tiyasha - Silent Cry of the River' is a humble attempt at creating awareness about environmental issues and urging people to contribute in their small ways to bring forth change.
Chougule welcomed the guests and inspired the young minds with his words of wisdom. He commended the unfailing efforts of the principal, faculty members, students, and parents in establishing DPS-MIS as a name to reckon with, in line with its mission, vision and objectives.
Kumaran discussed the pros and cons of different pedagogies adopted in classrooms to support learners in mastering 21st Century skills and competencies. He advised teachers to act as facilitators and encouraged the students to work diligently, make optimum use of resources, identify areas of interest and focus on them to attain their goals.
Khurshid appreciated the ethics and values of the Indian education system and provided insight into the role of teachers and parents in moulding responsible, agile and proactive future citizens.
The main attraction of the day, the dance drama embodying the theme, was a display of multifarious talents, aesthetic expressions and dulcet music. More than 200 artists of DPS-MIS drew the soulful journey of a river. But, man, the best creation of nature, in his quest for progress, exploits and pollutes it and the river, with an ardent desire to survive amidst all odds, cries out in silence.
The depiction of the theme through various enthralling dance forms, dazzling costumes, props and magnificent backdrops kept the audience glued to their seats and their unceasing applause defined the success of the show.
Hundreds of parents who gathered to enjoy the hard work of their children were awestruck by the children's performances. They left the auditorium with a promise to not pollute the water resources.
