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Diwali is Celebrated at St. Jude’s School
Diwali is Celebrated at St. Jude’s School St. Jude's School radiated festive splendour on October 18, 2025, as Students, teachers and guests gathered to celebrate Diwali the Festival of Lights with an Event Inter-House Diwali Singing Competition that blended melody, colour and joy. The School premises glowed with lanterns, kandils, strings of lights, and floral decorations, creating an ambience of warmth and Celebration that perfectly reflected the spirit of Diwali. The Students, dressed in vibrant ethnic attire, added to the festive charm, embodying the joy and unity that the festival represents. The stage, illuminated with glowing lanterns and colourful drapes, provided the perfect backdrop for a morning filled with music and celebration. The Event was graced by Mr. R. V. Gardner, President, Board of Governors, St. Jude's School, along with esteemed Judges Ms. Gracie Bhasin and Mr. N. L. Nelson. The programme opened with the Solo performances, where Akshaj Lama (Gardner House), Vyom Baluni (Howard House), Shreyas Ahluwalia (Khanna House), and Harshit Kandwal (Lyons House) enchanted the audience with devotional and soulful numbers that beautifully captured the essence of the festival. The Duet performances that followed showcased harmony and coordination at their best. From Gardner House's lively Radha Gori Gori to Howard House's inspiring Teri Hai Zameen, Tera Aasman, and from Khanna House's soothing Har Taraf Har Jagah to Lyons House's graceful Radha Kaise Na Jale, each pair brought a distinct artistic depth and elegance to the stage. The group songs that concluded the Competition filled the auditorium with collective energy and enthusiasm as the four Houses presented Har Har Ganga, Namo Namo Ji Shankara, Happy Diwali, and Deepawali Aayi Re. When the results were announced, the winners were greeted with enthusiastic applause. In the Solo category, Shreyas Ahluwalia (Khanna House) was awarded first place, Vyom Baluni (Howard House) took second, and the third place was shared by Akshaj Lama (Gardner House) and Harshit Kandwal (Lyons House). In the Duet category, Vedant Kimothy and Lavanya Muyal (Howard House) secured first place; Astha Arya and Ridam Singh (Khanna House) were second; and Saumya Bhatt and Abhay Mishra (Lyons House) grabed the third position In the Group Singing segment, Howard House stood first, Khanna House second, Lyons House third, and Gardner House came fourth. In his address, Mr. R. V. Gardner, President, Board of Governors, St. Jude's School, congratulated the Participants and commended the organisers for putting together such a vibrant and memorable Celebration. He praised the Students for their enthusiasm and remarked that festivals at St. Jude's School are not merely celebrated-they are experienced. He emphasised that the School takes pride in nurturing Students who appreciate India's rich cultural diversity and understand the importance of harmony, inclusion and mutual respect. He added that such Events beautifully blend learning with culture, fostering creativity, togetherness and joy among students while strengthening the sense of unity within the School community. The day was indeed one of light, music and shared happiness-an occasion that beautifully reflected not only the spirit of Diwali but also the ethos of St. Jude's School, where every Celebration becomes a lesson in unity and cultural pride.
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