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ISM HOLDS KIDS CARNIVAL 2006

It was a showcase of epic proportions, never before seen or heard in the Capital. The daylong meet, Kids Carnival 2006, held on 19th January exceeded all expectations. It offered a platform to over 600 students of the Primary section from Indian Schools all over the Sultanate to interact and bond with each other. The host school wore a festive look to welcome the little visitors. The Indian School Muscat, has been in the forefront to encourage the all round development of the child and this event has been one more effort in that endeavour.

The day’s program began with a formal inauguration by the lighting of the lamp by Mr. S. Sridharan, President, School Management Committee. This was followed by a welcome address by the Principal, Mr. Ainsley Edgar. “Kiddie Angel” – the mascot of the Carnival and children dressed as cartoon characters accompanied contingents from various schools. escorted the kids from different schools. The range of activities that followed then provided a fitting opportunity for the children to display their histrionics, their skills and talent.

The youngsters got an opportunity to compete in activities such as Word Building, Story Writing, Kala Kruthi, Skit, Macaroni Garlands, Jokes, Tableau, Treasure Hunt and the ever popular and keenly contested Folk Dance. There was also a thrilling magic show by James Gibb to keep the young audience enthralled.

It gladdened even the most nonchalant heart to see these young ones put up such an amazing display of variety entertainment. In the process they also won the hearts of their fellow contestants, such was their standard of flair and panache.

While the environment was the cause of concern for the younger generation in the skits, proper recycling of waste was the topic for the collage makers. The youngsters kept their contemporaries doubled up with laughter with their hilarious jokes. Insightful themes such as the horrors of war and the benefits of hard work were the focus for the colourful tableaus. The vibrant folk dances vividly portrayed the cultural diversity of India. It caused many a heart to quiver with nostalgia for their beloved home country. The participants of the Indian School Muscat walked away with the coveted Champion trophy, while Indian School, Al Ghubra, was the runners up.

The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Mr. Anand Prabhu, the Assistant Vice Principal, Primary Section of the School. While delivering the Finale Message, Ms Lakshmi Neelakantan, Vice-Principal, Primary Section of the School dedicated the day’s program to all the little kiddie angels visiting from various schools of the Sultanate. She wanted them to be happy and to be not only full of love for each other but also for the environment. Balloons were released on the occasion. “May your spirits too soar high, may the bond of togetherness, of peace and harmony stay on in your hearts forever,” she said.

The Principalgave away prizes to all the winners of the various competitions. Certificates were awarded to all the participants. They also went home laden with goodie bags. As one of the visiting teachers aptly remarked, “Only Indian School Muscat could organize an event of such grandeur”. The joy and delight was evident in the faces of all the participants as they headed home at the end of a fun filled and exhilarating day.

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