Annual Day Celebrations. Army Public School, Noida
celebrated Annual Day titled ‘Anubhuti’ on 10 & 11 February 2023 for the
parents of Primary and Senior Wings respectively. The Chief Guest for the first
day was Lt. Gen. GL Bakshi. PVSM (Retd), Chairman Shaheed Smarak and that for
the second day was Lt. Gen. TK Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, ADC DG Arty, Integrated HQ,
MoD (Army). Maj. Gen. Anoop Shinghal, SM GOC 40 Arty Div & Patron APS,
Noida and Brig. BS Jasrotia, Cdr 261 Arty Bde & Chairman, APS, Noida were
amongst the other dignitaries who graced the occasion. The programme commenced
with a visit to the Cultural Corridor, which showcased the diverse cultures of
India. It was followed by the Lighting of the Lamp, invoking blessings of the
Almighty. The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Rana welcomed the guests and presented the
Annual Report, highlighting the achievements of the school in the academic year
gone by Senior Wings presented a cultural programme, ‘Anubhuti’, comprising of
a kaleidoscope of various dance forms from different parts of the country,
representing UNESCOs index of the incredible cultural heritage of India. The
dance forms included Chhau, Bhangra, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kalbeliya, Mudiyattu
and Kudiyattam.
The performances portrayed our rich cultural heritage which binds us all in a fine social fabric of a society radiating boundless love towards the entire world. The cultural programme was followed by the Prize Distribution Ceremony, wherein trophies were presented to the best houses in the field of Academics, Sports, Cultural and Overall. Shaheed Capt. Vijayant Thapar Memorial Trophy was presented to Agni House for being the Best House in the Primary Wing. Shaheed Capt. Shashikant Sharma Memorial Trophy was presented to Sagar House for being the Best House in Sports in the Senior Wing. The Chief Guest addressed the gathering and complimented the efforts of the students and teachers for putting up a grand show. The Annual Day Celebrations were highly appreciated by all the distinguished guests, parents and grandparents.