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BHAVANS’ DAY OF STAR-SPANGLED

ATTAINMENTS

AWARD NITE 2018-19

Jleeb, June 16, 2019: June 15, 2019 happened The most anticipated event of the evening be-
to be a red-letter day inscribed in the heart of gan to unfold onstage. The teachers from grades
every Bhavanite as Indian Education School 1 to 11 took pride in inviting their dear students
(Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kuwait) crowned the onto the stage. The brilliant stars of IES were
outstanding efforts of the dazzling stars who then bedecked with medals, medallions, plaques
twinkled in the sky of academic excellence and and trophies. The estimable IES scholarship for
who soared to the boundless sky of success students who are studying in classes 8 to 12
with the outspread wings of unparalleled deter- scoring above 91% marks in all subjects in all
mination and indefatigable hard work. school tests and examinations was offered to the
phenomenal performers amidst thunderous ap-
‘Award Nite 2018-19’ was graced by the pres- plause. Scholar badges, scholar blazers, golden
ence of the Chief Guest, Dr. Jaya Divya, intern- medallions and shields for stellar performance
ing in Dar Al Shifa Hospital, Hawally, Mr. N. K. in International Exams were a few of the other
Ramachandran Menon, the Chairman, Bhavans awards given away. The crème de la crème of
Middle East, Mr. T. Premkumar, the Principal, In- Indian Educational School was presented with
dian Education School, Mr. Mahesh P. Iyer, the the scholar blazers, a token of appreciation for
Principal, Smart Indian School, Mrs. Anselma scoring the cumulative A1 in all subjects for three
Tessy Judeson, the Vice Principal, the Senior consecutive years; an exceptional feat indeed.
Wing, Mrs. Jaemi Byju, the Vice Principal, the The students who received appreciation and
Middle Wing, Mrs. Lalitha Premkumar, the Vice recognition for their outstanding performances,
Principal, the Primary Wing and Mrs. Meenak- securing the highest grade in their respective
shi Nayyar, the Vice Principal, CCA, teachers, classes in the primary wing, and a cumulative
students and parents. grade of A1 in all subjects for the middle and the
senior wings were beaming like twinkling stars

The evening of accolades started with a couple fallen on the dais. Math Wizards, best speakers
soul-soothing verses from the Holy Quran fol- and budding scientists, who proved their mettle
lowed by the Kuwait National Anthem. The soul- time and again, were awarded medals of honor
ful singing of the prayer song by the school choir and recognition.
was followed by the Bhavan’s anthem. The cer- A memento of love, and appreciation was ex-
emonial lamp was then conjointly lit by the Chief tended to the Chief Guest by the Chairman.
Guest, Dr. Jaya Divya, Mr. N.K. Ramachandran The Chief Guest, Dr. Jaya Divya, addressed the
Menon, Mr. T. Premkumar and Mr. Mahesh P. gathering with her thought-provoking reflections
Iyer. The blessed gathering was welcomed by on life. She emphasized the importance of liv-
Liana Maria Joseph, the Head Girl of Indian ing life to the fullest in the present as life is very
Education School, Kuwait. To add the flavor of short. She accentuated the momentousness of
festivity to the august evening, the amazingly hard work with a prominent quote by Dr. A. P.
talented teachers of Bhavans Rhythmscapes J. Abdul Kalam: “If you want to shine like a sun,
danced gracefully and lithely in the traditional then first burn like a sun.” The proud alumna ex-
Indian folk style and enthralled the audience pressed her joy, excitement and gratitude to all
with their finest flair and charismatic charm. and sundry for being given a chance to grace a
function at her alma mater.

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