October 30, 2025:
Celebrating Talent, Expression, and Excellence
Shantiniketan Indian School proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of its students at Kalanjali–2025, a prestigious inter-school cultural and literary festival. Our young talents showcased creativity, confidence, and extraordinary skills across a diverse range of events, earning top honours and bringing laurels to the school.
A moment of immense pride for SIS was the recognition of Stefano Antony Shibu as the Kalaprathibha (Artistic Champion) – Junior Category. His stellar performances earned him First Position in Instrumental Music (Jazz) and Second Positions in Folk Dance and Instrumental Music (Orchestra) — a testament to his versatility and commitment to excellence.
Our students delivered outstanding performances in solo events.
In oratory skills, Hawwa Zuhrah Edakkandi secured First Place in English Elocution (Junior), while Hamda Marshad won Second and Nasha Hasan Mambra and Muhammed Naufal claimed Third in Malayalam Elocution (Junior). Omar Nihal received Second Place for Arabic Recitation (Junior). At the intermediate level, Bahja Razan Juvairiyya Hameed won First in Arabic Elocution, Mohammad Arsh bagged Second in Urdu Elocution, and Mariya Mahveen Nusair secured Second in English Recitation.
Young writers showcased their thoughtfulness, with Ilhan Kadeeja Edakkandi earning Third Place in English Essay Writing and Rayna Abdulraheem Thakor securing Third in Hindi Essay Writing (Intermediate). In the visual arts category, Aydin Muhammad achieved Third in Pencil Drawing (Junior), while Able Chris won Second in Watercolour Painting (Intermediate).
Musical excellence also flourished through Luke Sebastian – Second (Guitar), Afreen Abdul Khader – Third (Violin), Gokul Krishna Triprayatte Pradeepkumar – First (Keyboard), and Jai Deep Singh – Third (Tabla).
The stage sparkled in performing arts, with Svetlana Mary Shibu securing Third in Mono-act (Intermediate) and Lakshmi Priya receiving Third in Kathaprasangam (Senior).
Adding to the melody, Omar Nihal once again impressed with a First Place in Western Light Music (Junior).
Team SIS also shone through remarkable group performances.
The Junior- (Indian) Group Song Team won Second Place, represented by
Nasha Hasan Mambra, Yumuna bint Thanveer, Ibthial Irfan, Naba Fatheh, Samrah Sajath, Fayha Safarudeen, Zeba Zerin Shafah, Eshaal Fathima, and Zahara Fathima Suroor.
The Junior – Orchestra Team, featuring
Stefano Antony Shibu, Aarohi Hiteshkumar Purani, Luke Sebastian, Saja Waheed, Fathima Aiza Muneer, Hiten Rao, and Mersa Umayya Binth Usama, secured Second Place.
Bringing cultural charm to centre stage, the Intermediate Folk Song Team —
Gouri Sangini Rejendran, Bahja Razan, Ilhan Kadeeja Edakkandi, Du’a Mehreen Ilyas, Nihaa Ajmal Nabeel, and Aamina Riyas Abdulsalam, Hela Faiha, Rena Siraj Abdullah
clinched First Place.
The Oppana team (Intermediate) won Third Place, comprising
Hela Faiha, Hena Siraj Abdullah, Bahja Razan, Afreen Abdul Khader, Ilhan Kadeeja Edakkandi, ,Hazine Amina, Aamina Riyas Abdulsalam, Namiyla Abdul Latheif, Nabha Mujeeb, Ayisha Imrah, Aaf Raihan and Hanan Fathima.
The graceful Senior Thiruvathira Group —
Saranya Thiraviam, Trishanaa Thiraviam, Jasaniya Elangeswaram, Lakshmi Priya, Gowri Nishanth, Roshni Rajesh, Swathi Kamath, Anakha Aneesh, Angelin Eldho, and Ameya Biju
secured Third Position.
Brilliant stagecraft continued with the Senior Mime Team —
Nizar Muhammad Rizlan, Muhammed Ayman, Abdulla Mohamed, Thameez P.A, Muhammed Rasal, Muhammed Aman Erakkodan, and Abaan Mohamed, Ghazi Basith.
achieving Second Place.
A power-packed performance by the Duffmuttu Team —
Ghazi Basith, Muhammed Sinan, Ameen Abdul Khader, Rihan Hashim, Muhammed Fathah, Amin Sabak Panolan, Abdul Aleem Hassan, Rizan Mohamed, Muflih Hadi, Muhammed Rikhas, and Okasha Bin Mohammed —
won First Place, adding yet another glorious moment to SIS history.
These exceptional accomplishments highlight SIS’s dedication to fostering holistic growth, confidence, creativity, and cultural appreciation. We proudly congratulate all our champions and participants and extend heartfelt gratitude to our teachers and parents for their constant guidance and encouragement.
SIS continues to shine. Our stars continue to rise!
