St. Jude's School recently conducted a very colourful and vibrant event called "Proud to be an Indian." It was an excellent example of the rich cultural heritage and creative talents of the students. It was also a marvellous display of artistic skills and culinary prowess. It brought the School's creative spirit to life. The Contest that were held were as follows:- Face Painting, Rangoli Design, Mehndi, Inter-State Cooking Contest, Kite Flying, Craft with Waste Material, Head Gear Designing, Art Competition, Abstract Art and Collage Art and Bindi Making Competitions. Students created beautiful designs that reflected the rich traditional art forms of India. Vibrant and intricate face paintings, rangoli, marvellous floor decorations with colored powders and intricate patterns were created by our Students. The mehndi and bindi making Competition showcased beautiful and delicate Indian traditions . The Culinary Competition was a journey of gastronomical delight and truly captured the spirit of Indian cuisine. Chalked out into three thrilling categories - Starters, Main course and Desserts. The Competition challenged students to showcase their cooking expertise and understanding of Indian culinary traditions. Participants prepared an impressive array of dishes that demonstrated not just cooking skills but also a deep appreciation for diverse flavours and styles of cooking from all over India. Artistic expression and Creativity manifested at various levels in our Students. From Art Competitions where stunning paintings about Indian Culture could be found to Collage Making that wove in the tales of India's unity and diversity in images so delicately placed. Students found creative ways to produce breath-taking pieces from waste materials through the "Creativity with Waste Material" Competition. The sky also came alive with vibrant colours during the Kite Flying Competition, where students from various Classes battled against the wind and each other, displaying skill, teamwork, and the pure joy of traditional kite flying. The Winners of the various event were as follows: In the Face Painting Contest, Anvesha Semwal from 9 Sc A secured first place, followed by Pari Chaudhary from 6E and Rhythm Badri from 11 Com A. The Rangoli Competition saw a tie between Aradhya Mishra from 9 Sc A and Shreya Chaudhary from 9 Com A, Astha Waia from 9 Sc B and Saurabhi Gurung from 9 Com B were Second and Nisha Karanwal and Vedika Bijalwan from 7E came third. Mehndi Making was dominated by Tejaswini Gangwal from 6D. She came first and Samriddhi Negi from 8E came Second. In the Bindi Making Competition Shrishti from 11 Sc B was declared the Winner, with Ananya Tripathi from 9 Sc B securing Second place and Akanksha Verma from 9 Sci B coming Third. The Abstract Art Contest saw Navya Chaudhary from 9 Sc C came First. Ridhima Bhandari and Nadira Parveen from 9 Sc B came Second and Third respectively. The Art Competition winners were Athay Rathi from 7D (First), Rudransh Shah from 6C (Second), and Kritigya Yadav from 7B (Third). The Collage competition was swept by 7D students, with Amrita Roy, Aisha Sagar, and Vaishnavi Tiwari taking the top three positions. In the Creativity with Waste Material, the First Prize was taken by Ishita of 8D, while Aadya of 8E stood Second, and Third went to Aara of 6B. The Cooking Competition showcased culinary talents where Lisha of 9 Sc C secured the prize for Starters, Himanshu Bhatt of 7A took the prize for Main Course, and Safai Bana of 9 Com A was the Winner of the Dessert category. The event was much more than a Competition, it was a demonstration of the rich cultural tapestry of India. It provided students with the opportunity to express creativity, explore roots, and present their talents. The event was a huge success and instilled a sense of pride, unity, and appreciation for the diverse, vibrant heritage of India