Recent Events

The Jain International School and Little Jewels Kindergarten proudly hosted their grand Biennial Concert, MÉLANGE, a vibrant celebration of talent, creativity and life lessons. This event showcased the performances  of the Primary (Std. I & II) & Pre-Primary sections of The Jain International School and L.KG & U.KG of Little Jewels Kindergarten. It  was an enchanting blend of storytelling, dance, music and drama.

The evening commenced with the classic tale “The Three Little Pigs”, which emphasized hard work and resilience. The skit was scripted by Principal Mrs. Anmol Mukherjee and Ms. Sampada Narvekar. The original background score, composed by Principal Mrs. Anmol Mukherjee and Mr. Vibhakar Vaidya, added a unique touch. Students Swara Tiwari and Dyanai Puri (Std.III) lent their voice to the melodious jingles in the act. The students of Nursery to U.KG of The Jain International School performed enthusiastically. Ms. Sampada Narvekar, Ms. Nidhi Tiwari, Ms. Deepali Joshi, Ms. Roshni Nagdeve and Ms. Pooja Mishra, ably guided by Ms. Fatema Vali, trained the children.

The School’s Annual Report was presented by the Principal, Mrs. Anmol Mukherjee, which highlighted the achievements of  students in academics, sports, arts and other areas to show the holistic development of students.

A skit on the timeless tale of “Beauty and the Beast” was performed by the U.KG students of Little Jewels Kindergarten. It showcased a story of love, sacrifice and inner beauty. The teachers who trained the students  were Ms. Manpal Sadal, Ms. Kanak Deoras, Ms. Sidhi Trivedi, Ms. Pallavi Raipure, Ms. Mahima Shinde, Ms. Vinita Sharma, Ms. Yusra Ali, Ms. Alfiya, Ms. Aarti Mukar and Ms. Meenakshi Mukherjee.

The Guest of Honour, Mrs. Anuja Sharma, praised the young performers for their grace and confidence on stage. She emphasized that children today have numerous opportunities to grow and applauded the dedication of the parents and teachers. She also acknowledged how the two schools are nurturing this growth, which was evident in the students’ impressive performances.

The little ones of L.KG of Little Jewels presented an interpretation of the popular birthday game ‘Queen of Sheba.’ This act was marked by delightful performances of eurythmics and bhangra as well as a circus act.   Ms. Devanshi Harkhani, Ms. Sanjana Kumar, Ms. Snehal Wasule, Ms. Pranju Dhotekar, Ms. Sakshi Navalekar, Ms. Simran Kaur , Ms. Smita Hiranwar, Ms. Ponam Kamnani, Ms. Pratigya Bahoriya, Ms. Niviya Bamhne and Ms. Meenakshi Mukherjee trained the children. The vibrant props were meticulously crafted by the Art and Craft Team of  Ms. Kanchan Amge and  Ms. Payal Bhasin. The seamless audiovisual experience was managed by the Graphics and Sound Team of Ms. Ashwini Bhanode and Ms. Kanak Deoras.

In his address, the Secretary of the Trust, of The Jain International School, Mr. Tushar Badjate, praised the wonderful performances of the little ones on stage, saying their hard work was truly commendable. He also appreciated the Principal, Mrs. Anmol Mukherjee, for her leadership and the teachers for their efforts in training the students to perform confidently on the stage.

The students of Std. I & II of The Jain International School presented stories based on the Panchatantra, each of which delivered a moral and a valued life skill. The Panchatantra Song was beautifully written by Mr. Mithilesh Pathak, composed and sung by Mr. Prit Chure. Their combined efforts  made this song truly special for the Panchatantra skit.

The teachers who trained the children for the various performances were Ms. Fatema Vali, Ms. Shweta Mohana, Ms. Poonam Pandey, Ms. Priya Tiwari, Ms. Rini Nagdeote, Ms. Vaishali Tambe, Ms. Satya Manasa, Ms. Pranakshi Upadhyay, Ms. Rajlaxmi Singh, Mr. Arshad Khan, Mr. Yash Kapta, Mr. Praful Potle, Ms. Ruby Singh, Mr. Prit Chure, Mr. Vivek Khapre, Mr. Shashi Parmar and Mr. Vibhakar Vaidya.

The grand finale, an energetic dance performance, brought together on stage students from previous performances to showcase the theme “Mélange”. During the performance, a drone flew over the audience and showered flowers, making the programme truly spectacular.

The show was compered by Mr. Mithilesh Pathak and Ms. Anita Mehta, who kept the audience informed and engaged throughout the event.

The programme concluded with the exuberant rendition of the National Anthem.

The last performance of the evening was the Grand Finale, where students from all performances came together to celebrate India as a land of unity, diversity and cultural richness. The event was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impression on all present and reinforcing the spirit of patriotism and excellence. During the grand finale, fireworks lit up the sky while two drones carrying the Indian flag flew over the audience keeping them spellbound and proud to be Indians. The students for this wonderful performance were trained by Mr. Arshad Khan, Ms. Mamta Wakulkar and Ms. Rachana Singh.

The concert was flawlessly supervised by Ms. Kiran Joshi and Ms. Ashwini Bohra ensuring its grand success. Ms. Ashwini Bohra also handled all the backdrops, making the performances visually appealing and lively. Compering was skillfully done by Mr. Mithilesh Pathak and Ms. Anita Mehta, who kept the audience informed and engaged throughout the event.

The program concluded with the exuberant rendition of the National Anthem.

In his address the Chairman Mr. Anuj Badjate expressed immense pride in the students’ outstanding performances. He lauded the Principal for her visionary leadership, the dedicated teachers for their hardwork and the students for their perseverance. He emphasized that balancing academics with co- curricular activities has always helped students develop creativity, teamwork and confidence.

A short skit on our responsibility towards climate change was performed by students of Std.VII and VIII. It highlighted sustainable practices like renewable energy, recycling and the four R’s—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover. The skit was conceptualized by Mrs. Anmol Mukherjee and incharge teachers were Ms. Priya Venkatraman, Ms. Rana Khatri and Ms. Anita Mehta.

Indian weddings are our biggest celebrations. An exuberant dance performance on Indian weddings followed. Students were trained by Ms.  Saraswati Kushwaha and Ms. Muskaan Yadav for this lively act.

The hospitality of Indians was then depicted in a skit titled “Atithi Devo Bhava.” Trained by Ms. Megha Tandulkar and Ms. Vaishali Bhoyar, students portrayed the importance of welcoming guests warmly and fostering social connections.

As the evening progressed, a tribute via a Hindi drama, staged by the students of Std. IX, was paid to the Indian Armed Forces. The drama also highlighted the growing role of women in the army. During the drama, a drone carried the national flag to honor the soldier who gave his life for the country. This moment touched the hearts of the audience and filled them with patriotism. This wonderful drama was written by Mr. Mithilesh Pathak ably aided by Ms. Chanchala Kumari and Ms. Anju Sinha.

The focus then shifted to India’s contributions to science and mathematics with a UV Act. This segment honored the works of Maharshi Kanad, Maharshi Sushruta and Brahmagupta depicting their groundbreaking contributions. The act was creatively directed by Ms. Aisha Sheikh, Ms. Sunita Marcel, Ms. Ritu Sharma and Mr. Pramod Shrinagre.

Music continued to be the showstopper as the school’s Brass Band took center stage. Equipped with premium UK-based instruments, students delivered a stellar performance under the guidance of Mr.Vibhakar Vaidya. The band played “Ode to Joy,” “Aura Lee,” a clarinet duet and a unique improvisation of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

Festivals, an integral part of India’s cultural heritage, were beautifully showcased through a series of dance performances.Ganesh Chaturthi, Garba, Dhunuchi Naach, Durga Puja, Dusshera, Diwali and Lathmar Holi were depicted. During the Holi dance, a drone showered flowers on the audience.The students were trained by Ms. Saraswati Kushwaha and the  teachers incharge were Ms. Shika Bhartia, Ms. Rashmi Saklani, Ms. Prachi Dhakate,Ms. Karishma Katariya, Ms. Mona Markan, Ms. Sheetal Puri and Ms. Jiby Thomas.