February 19, 2025:
Shantiniketan Indian School buzzed with excitement as students from Grades 1 to 8 participated in the Annual Readathon, a month-long event dedicated to fostering a love for reading. The event, organized by the school’s Library, aimed to encourage students to explore the world of books, develop their reading habits, and ignite their imaginations.
“Books are not just a source of knowledge; they are windows to new worlds and ideas,”
Highlights of the Month
- Reading Challenges: Students were encouraged to read as many books as possible within the month. Each grade had a tailored reading list, ranging from picture books for Grade 1 to novels and non-fiction for older students.
- Storytelling Sessions: Interactive storytelling sessions were conducted for Grade 1 and Grade 2 during Library hours, captivating students with tales of fantasy.
- Bookmark-Making Competition: Students showcased their creativity by designing unique bookmarks.
- Quiz Competition As part of the exhilarating Readathon week, our school hosted an engaging Quiz Competition focused on authors and books. The event tested students’ knowledge of literature, famous authors, and iconic literary works. The competition, open to students from Grades 5 to 8, Participated in the Readathon Challenge . It was a thrilling showcase of quick thinking and a deep love for books.
- Treasure Hunt Competition Adding an element of adventure to the Readathon , our school organized a thrilling Treasure Hunt Competition on January 19, 2025. The event, designed to combine physical activity with literary knowledge, saw enthusiastic participation from students of Grades 6 to 8. The school library was transformed into a maze of clues, puzzles, and hidden treasures, all inspired by famous books and authors.
- Story Writing Competition : The competition was divided into three categories:
● Junior Category (Grades 1-2): Students were given a picture prompt to inspire their stories.
● Junior Category (Grades 3-4): Participants were provided with a story starter to build upon.
● Senior Category (Grades 7-8): Writers were given the freedom to craft their own original stories
Winners and Recognition
At the closing ceremony, awards were given to the top readers in each grade. Special recognition was also given to students who actively participated in all events.
Grade 1 Noora Faris, Aahil Ali, Devrag Rakesh, Shanvi Vijin Anusha, Fathima Abdussammed, Punnya Poovarakkal, Inaya Hassan, Mohammad Yahya Ansari, Esyah Muhammed Kuzhiyanthadathil, Muhammed Adnan Kariamattathil Ansar
Grade 2 Sameeha Inaaya, Nahyan Raheem, AminahFurquan, Ayesha Bint, Yashvi Udayakumar, Eyzah Binth Basil, Awfa Abul Ameen, Mohammad Mukarram,
Grade 3 Joseph Devis, Zayan Salman, Minaal Anas, Minaal Anas
Grade 4 Aydin Muhammed , Insha Bassam, Yahvi Udayakumat,
Grade 5 Zahara Fathima Suroor , Nasha Hasan Mambra, Visweswary Kaliyankara Vinod, Sonal Sushilkumar Shinde, Manha Fathima Paingalapuram, Huda Shareefa, Filza Fathima, Shehbin Syedmohammed
Grade 6 Aysha Binth Saleem, Saanvi Sushilkumar Shinde read more than 50 books during the event.
Mazin Bassam, Zoya Fathima Zafar, Syed Shuhana, Zahra Suroor, Liyan Mohammed, Ilham Abdul Ažeez, Leen Fatem
Grade 7 Sheza Rahma Kaniyath Kandy and Faiqah Zia
Grade 8 Gouri Sangini Rejeendran and Zainab Abdul Niyas read the most and best books during Readathon.
A Resounding Success
The Readathon not only achieved its goal of promoting literacy but also brought the school community together in a shared celebration of books.
