FOUNDER'S 2008

21st September - Founder's Eve. Parent Teacher meeting took place from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. which was a platform for healthy and a constructive discussion on the students' academic performance. As the afternoon sunshine began to fade and the sun was spreading its crimson hue on the magnificient earth and its surroundings variety entertainment programme began on the Eve of Founder's Day at The Indian Public School on 21st September. Mr.J.A. Mason, ex-Headmaster of The Doon School graced the occassion as the Chief Guest. The cultural programme was a combination of the school prayer, Songs, dances, Orchestra and Junior and Senior English plays.The stage scintillated, shimmered and shone in a razzle dazzle of colour and excitement. Meritorious students were given away prizes by the Chief Guest.

The highlights of the 21st September were the two English plays 'The Paper Maker' and 'Day of Atonement'. The splendid presentations were put up by the students of the Junior and the Senior school under the able guidance and direction of Mrs. Mridula Prakash and Dr. Sujash Bhattacharya respectively. The patriotic dance was a combination of mind blowing music and dramatic footwork, acts that varied from amazing invocations by participants to supple and intrigate dance steps. It was amazing to see the amount of practice and energy our dance (Dandiya and Dance based on Rabindra Sangeet) troupes put in to give an enthusiastic performance on the stage. Their agile bodies and spontaneous movements were in harmony with the beat of the music. The Music school presented melodious orchestra. The Chief Guest Mr. J.A. Mason offered some valuable advice for the coming generation while skillfully punctuating his speech with thought provoking anecdotes and inspiring interludes. Mr. R. K. Sinha, the chairman of IPS and Shri Babulal Marandi were present among dignitaries.

22^nd September - Founder’s Day is the time when the picturesque school of IPS set in the heart and the hearth of Nature springs to new life with the razz matazz of multifaceted talents.

IPS family wished our Chairman Sir, Mr. R.K. Sinha a long and fruitful life. A card was presented to him. Our principal, Dr. S.C. Biala, presented the annual report. The chairman addressed the gathering. Then the parents and guests were taken to the exhibitions. The enthusiasm and the exuberance of those who were manning the exhibitions knew no bounds. The impressive display of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, E.V.S., Computers, Geography, History, Art, Soft Toys and Physical Education exhibitions evoked great admiration. IPS Stood honoured by having the rarest of privilege of welcoming HH Yog Rishi Swami Ramdev Ji as the chief guest. Swami Ji emphasized on the importance of Karma or Action. He opined that man is the maker of his destiny character is destiny and destiny is not character. Every individual is endowed with one quality or the other and is   a representative of God on the earth.

One must strike a balance between learning languages and one’s mother tongue, culture and identity. All the power of universe lies in human body. One must realize and make optimum utilisation of the source and ‘resource’ one has within. Shri Vijaya Bahuguna (member of parliament), Shri Kirti Azad (cricket player and member of governing body of IPS) Shri Babulal Marandi (first Chief Minister of Jharkhand) were the guests of honour. The bust of Swami Vivekananda, sculpted by Mr. A.K. Kabiraj, was unveiled by the chief guest. The cultural programme was a blend of School Prayer, Songs, Yog exercises, Shloka Recitation, Hindi Play and junior dance. The school prayer was solemnly sung followed by the Welcome Song. It was a matter of ecstasy to see the little ones dressed up for the show. Who would miss their tender yet swift movements? Indeed, ‘Old MacDonald had a farm’, and our tiny tots have charm. ‘Old MacDonald’ mesmerized the audience.

With the kind consent of Chairman sir and under the leadership of the Principal, the IPS family contributed one day salary of the staff and one week tuck amount from the students and presented a cheque to Swamiji for Bihar Flood Relief Fund .

Icon of The IPS and Achiever’s Trophies in various fields were given away by the chief Guest. Mr. R.K. Sinha,   Shri Vijay Bahuguna, Shri Kirti Azad and Shri Babulal Marandi addressed the gathering.  Shina Gupta and Rajesh Kumar (Icon of The IPS) Mayur Keshwani (Publication), Ranak Singh Mann (creative Writing), Shruti Bawa (Art), Rajat Sood (Most Improved Student), Rajveer Chaudhary, Mandeep Singh and Moneesh Hamal (Sports Excellence) Surya Batra (English Debating and Highest Marks Scored in a Subject) and Deeksha Jain (Hindi Debating) are the proud recipients of the trophies.

The last but the most enchanting show was the staging of Hindi Play ‘Shuturmurg’. Written by renowned writer Gyandev Agnihotri, Shuturmurg is a satirical play on a king who ignores the well- being of his subjects, and instead, indulges in a whimsical and lavish life. Dependent upon his ministers for all his work, the king orders a Shuturmurg made of gold so that he can maintain his wealth and power. But at last,  he loses everything through the hands of his Prime Minister. The play gives the moral that we should not depend on others for everything. The cast that hypnotized the audience with their stellar perfomance included Rohit (Raja), Tuli (Rani), Rajat (Maha Mantri), Vikky (Virodhi Lal), Komal (Dasi), Bhuvan, Shiva (Ministers), Rishikesh (Raj Purohit), Raghvendra (Helper, Raj Purohit), Ishan (Mamuli Ram), Saras, Shubham, Radheyshyam, Sagar (Attendents), Navneet (Deadman) and Amardeep (Prompter).  The play was highly appreciated not only for the stagecraft but also for brilliant performance.