January 25, 2025:
The Association of Parents and Teachers of Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS-APT) hosted its Annual Parents’ Fest 2024-2025 on Saturday, January 25, 2025, under the inspiring theme “One Community, One Vision.” The event, organized by the Executive Committee of the SIS APT, brought parents and teachers together for an evening of connection and celebration inside the campus.
The festivities featured an art showcase, cooking competitions, essay writing, extempore, and painting contests, along with food stall, art stalls and potpourri of cultural performances of parent-child combo programs and family performances. In inaugural address, Mr. Manikantan A P, President of the Indian Cultural Centre, applauded the active involvement of the parent community in school life and he remarked that it must be the first of its kind in the region that he attended. Mr. Rasheed Ahamed, President of the School, during his felicitation, he stressed the vital role of collaboration between parents and teachers in shaping students’ future, emphasizing that this partnership is crucial for the success of the educational community.
The exclusive event which was solely conceived and materialized by the parents was a clear manifestation of the unity and cooperation between the School and parent community. Rafeeq Rahim, Principal and SISAPT Chairman reiterated the need of the joint moves in furtherance and he hoped that such programs would ultimately benefit the student community in their learning journey. He also commended the SIS APT for their hard work and dedication to make it as a memorable event.
Chief Coordinator Mr. Wayne Rodrigues, Mr. Somaraju Subrahmanya Kedarasetty Chief Convenor, Mrs. Antoinette Rose Assistant Convenor, Mrs. Leena Ollachery General Secretary, Mr. Abdul Raheem Joint Secretary, Mrs. Harsha Moidu, Mrs. Shakila Banu, Mr. Kabil A K and Mr. Shanawas Majeed the Executive Members and Ms. Nilafar Nisha Sanoof took the lead to organize this unique event as part of the School’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations and worked together to ensure the event’s success.
Mega prizes were distributed to the parents randomly on lucky notes and merit prizes were awarded to the winning parents of different literary and stage completions. The event was a testament to the collaborative spirit of the school community.
