Academic Function 2002
8th May, 2002

The First Academic Function was held on the evening of May 2002. The program began with a classical recital of raag Vrindavani, followed by class V children singing an old English classic Una Paloma Blanca. The highlight of the evening was a fine presentation of Bernard Shaw’s “Androcles and the Lion” by the middle school.

It was a roaring success mainly because one witnessed for the first time on stage a major theatre production. George Bernard Shaw’s “Androcles and the Lion” in all its originality enacted by the children of VI, VII and VIII stunned the audience. Each class enacted separately the Prologue, Act I and Act II respectively. Their rote learning was remarkable, and their performances were spoken of with admiration by adults and pupils alike who were very often moved by the intensity of the work.

The parents commented on the superb performance and the level of acting, speech and diction which bordered almost on the level of the professional. More than anything the Children and the Staff associated with the play were thrilled by the lavish praise of the parents and the guests.

The play comprised of three acts. Each act had different children performing from different classes. The 40 participants exhibiting their acting skills in a unique way, was the highlight of the evening. The children donned togas to enact the play. The main objective was to help children explore and practise and use those skills to perform for each other and eventually in front of a large audience.

Updated: 17th June 2003