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Annual Concert of Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai, 18th December, 2024 Hiranandani Foundation School recently spellbound the audience with an enthralling annual concert, showcasing the incredible talents of over 722 students from Grade 1 to Grade 5. It was held at the Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha at Thane.
The School Annual Concert 2024 was a grand testimony to talent, achievement, and community spirit of the students. The event was graced by parents.
The day began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Principal Kalyani Patnaik , Her heartfelt opening words set the tone for the day's festivities, encapsulating the importance of holistic education and the role of extracurricular activities in shaping well-rounded individuals. Her speech merged imperceptibly with the theme of the event.
Picaso’s words - “Every child is an artist” was resounding unequivocally through each of the stunning performances.
The highlight of the event was the spectacular dances, which ranged from classical Bharatanatyam to contemporary hip-hop. The well-orchestrated performance was a successful culmination of practice and dedication. The spectators were entertained by synchronized movements and the colourful costumes filling their heart with gratitude, fun and memories. The stage unfolded two thought-provoking shows, which aimed to address pressing social issues such as environmental conservation, balanced approach towards technology and the importance of perseverance and compassion. The praise and appreciation expressed by parents for their wards’ powerful performances and compelling narrative was staggering and evident in the loud cheers and unending round of applause.
The first show followed the theme of ‘Living the Virtues,’ and celebrated the values and imagination from the learning of life lessons through the captivating tales of the Panchatantra. The audience were transported to the heart of environmental awareness with "Echoes of the Earth," a poignant story about the importance of protecting our planet.
The second show, "The Inspirational Journey," was a tribute to history, culture, and innovation.Parents were enchanted by "The Magic Umbrella," a whimsical tale of adventure and discovery. They soon delved into the extraordinary with "The Telekinetic Spell in Buckinghamshire ," exploring the power of telekinesis and the importance of perseverance. "The Ascendancy of Dhamma," the story of Emperor Ashoka, highlighting the power of peace, compassion, and non-violence was an extraordinary play.
The entire event was attributed to the hard work and dedication of the students, teachers, and the entire school community, under the visionary guidance of Principal Ms. Kalyani Patnaik. The Primary Supervisor Ms. Zulekha Khan and the teachers supported the entire team by words of affirmation and creating a positive environment. The School Annual Concert 2024 was a celebration of the school’s ethos and values. As the curtains fell on this grand event, there was a sense of pride and accomplishment that resonated with everyone present. The theme accentuated the fact that with expanded awareness we tap into the level of mind that has the power to bring a deliberate solution to the pressing issues we all face today. The event has left an indelible mark in the hearts of all present, leaving every vein in our body pulsating with joy and hearts filled with gallons of gratitude.
URS Media Consulting International P.L.ASIA ONE Presented the Greatest Brands & Leaders Award to the Head of School/Principal of Hiranandani Foundation School International & Hiranandani Foundation School, Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik with the BlackSwan Award for Excellence in Education.
She was presented with a trophy at the event held on Wednesday, 27th March 2024 the 22nd Edition of the Asian Business & Social Forum 2024 (ABSF).
Hearty Congratulations to her for the outstanding achievements and contributions!
Maisha Vishal Gada is currently studying in Grade VII. She was born in Sydney, Australia and now lives in Powai. She has many hobbies and two of them are reading and writing. To follow her passion her parents enrolled her in the workshop to polish her writing skills. She is delighted that her short story has been published in a book called "One Story at a Time" by Scholastic!
Voicesonline, a webzine which is the brainchild of advocate Ruhail Choudhury which is trying to promote friendship among students across the world with various online activities hosted the Dr. Radhakrishnan Award for the third consecutive year on Saturday 3rd September 2022. The ambassador from Denmark His Excellency Freddy Svane was the chief guest of the event. This year, too, important contributors to the field of education were inducted into the growing bank of eminent educators awarded by the webzine. The award is to recognise and share the exemplary achievement of eminent educators who continue to impact impressionable minds through their works, ideas and words. In the previous years, we had the likes of L.W.Hartnett, Gurmeet Bindra, Rupkatha Sarkar, John A Bagul, Sunita Sen, Sumit Dargon, Joyeeta Mukherjee, Srabanti Basu, and Joeeta Basu who were recognised and felicitated for their outstanding contribution in the field of education.
This year, the webzine felicitated Kalyani Patnaik, the Principal and head of Hiranandani International School, Mumbai, Girja Shankar Agarwal, Chairman, Seth M R Jaipuria School from Lucknow, Imran Zaki educationist and philanthropist from Kolkata, and Prof Federico Jarast, Scholar & Teacher from Argentina with the prestigious Dr Radhakrishnan Award.
The webzine, recognising and respecting the growing need for inclusivity and international mindedness, invited dignitaries like Tanmoy Chakrabarty GGO Tata Sons, Zafar Iqbal IAS, Adv. Anoop Bose and others to share their perspectives and views on the significant issue.
The recipients and panellists realised and endorsed the importance and need of giving students across the world their 'own voices' and therefore a platform like www.thevoicesonline.com with over six lakhs readers across the world becomes imperative.
The leadership of the school is on worthy shoulders and Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik is tirelessly working to enrich and empower the faculty to grapple with online teaching.
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Hiranandani Foundation School Powai Ranks 6th in Mumbai and 7 th in Maharashtra.
“A Sound Mind in a Sound Body" - is at the heart of this institution and we believe it will remain in the hearts of our students as they go on to tackle their dreams. Our children will stand on par with the rest of world whilst never forgetting the strong Indian cultural heritage that a Hiranandani institution esteems.
We believe in partnering with parents and communicating with them to evolve and share the vision of the school for its students. Our school provides holistic education in a safe and vibrant learning environment and offers a range of opportunities that are structured to promote excellence, confidence and self esteem in every child.
Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani addresses the students on Founders Day Celebration at Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai on 17th September 2017.
Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani addresses the students of Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai on the Annual day Celebration.
Mr. Surendra Hiranandani addresses the students of Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai on the Annual day Celebration.
Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik (Principal) addresses the students of Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai on the Annual day Celebration.
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