1st standard students of Indian learners own academy, paid a befitting tribute to their beloved school through an awesome open day celebration. In the magnetic range of its enticement, it was a beautiful poetry par excellence.
“Learning is finding what we already know, doing is demonstrating that we know it; teaching is reminding others that they know it as well as we do.” Learners’ children became learners, doers and teachers in the beautiful evening of January 25th when they appeared in the guise of confident anchors who reminded professionals, wonderful and enthusiastic singers, lovely and charming dancers and sober speakers on the spectacular stage in the school auditorium. It was an absolute personification of the Latin Motto, “FAC OMNIA BENE” (DO ALL THINGS WELL).They proved that small beginnings are the opportunities to great enterprises.

The event was eagerly looked forward to, by all and when it finally unfolded on the eve of the republic day, little ones emerged colourfully making it an articulate and colourful presentation, setting a festive evening for a galaxy of proud parents. It exceeded all expectations and was a cut above the other occasions.

Verse from the Holy Quran, recital of prayer and national anthems of Kuwait and India metamorphosed the whole venue into a sanctum. The guest of honour was Mr. Kanet Alexander Rodrix, the respected principal of Indian public school Salmia, who graced the occasion with his valuable presence.

The enchanting welcome song in the national language of India and the semi-classical welcome dance in the form of an invocation through which they sought the blessings of the Almighty, gave a good start to the cultural extravaganza. The lighting of the lamp by the chief guest was an explicit symbolization of the eradication of ignorance and arrogance from our minds. The school principal Mrs. Asha Sharma welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest to them.
The highlight of the event was the felicitation of the students for both scholastic and non-scholastic performance. It was adorably done by the chief guest, Mr.Kanet Alexander Rodriques. While appreciating the team spirit of the entire school wing, Mr. Rodriques added that the students are very lucky for; they are under the guidance of the president’s proud award winner, Mrs.Sharma. He admired the motto of the school and stated that there is neither a high nor a low achiever in the school. He admired the name of the school “Learners Own Academy” which signifies that all partners in education are learners, which is a hallmark of any leading school. As everybody is a learner, each and every child should be treated as a high achiever. Parents play a vital role as they are partners in the progress of the school. They should walk each and every step along with the child, school and the principal. He reminded the parents that they have put their precious ones in the right and safe hands. He was sure that they would come out with flying colours in each and every respect. He was full of appreciation for the entire wing which is always in full swing.

The indescribable beauty of nature presented through an action song and “the dingle dingle scare crow” dance received spontaneous applause from the audience. The little ones were very much aware that the lack of adequate fruit and vegetable consumption has become an important public health issue. With fancy fruits they explained the need of the intake of fruits. Dandiya dance was a mesmerizing poetry of kids’ movements in tune to captivating rhythmic beats, intermittent jingling sound of bells, clattering of sticks and electrifying flow of colours. The mind blowing Goan Dance was a beautiful portrayal of the unique amalgamation of the cultural legacy of Goa. “Brown girl in the ring” one of the attractive, traditional childrens’ songs in the West Indies was presented enthusiastically by the children.

Thus ended the fabulous fiesta leaving a beautiful picture of the budding artists in the minds of the parents which they can recollect in tranquility.