‘Kaleidoscope 2006’, the annual PACE inter-school painting competition, was a riot of colours that added to the air of festivity at the India Gate Lawns on Tuesday morning. The competition, held in association with Horlicks, saw participation from over one thousand students who very effectively displayed their creativity by painting their interpretation of ‘The Delhi that I love’ and ‘My Vision of Success’ in the Senior category i.e classes 7-9 and ‘My favourite Hero’ and ‘Caring for Animals’ in the Junior category i.e classes 4-6.

The School Band of Ryan International School, Noida greeted Mr. Rakesh Sharma, Vice President, North, HT Media Ltd. and the judges, Naresh Kapuria, Kanchan Chander, Bulbul Sharma and Subroto Kundu. The students of Sanskriti School presented a beautifully choreographed ‘Kathak Dance’ a performance set to teen taal and in Raag Miyan Malhar.

While the students painted, the teachers not to be left behind, enjoyed a special session conducted by PACE Consultant, Parbati Poddar this included ‘Slogan writing’, ‘Dumb-charades’ and a ‘Fun Quiz’.

Bulbul Sharma praised the students on their wonderful works of art and emphasized that they must enjoy painting regardless of winning or losing, while Subroto Kundu also encouraged students to paint and develop their talents. Kanchan Chander congratulated the young budding artists on their bright and lively works, she also appreciated the band from Ryan Intl School, Noida and lauded the excellent dance performance by the students of Sanskriti School.’

In the senior category the first prize went to Sriradha Jha, Lotus Vally Intl. School, Noida, second to Vinay Luthra, Sachdeva Public School, Pitampura and third to Himanshu Kohli, Vidya Public School. In the junior category, the first prize was won by Dishaddra Poddar, Ryan Intl. School, Mayur Vihar, second by Siddhant Bajaj of R.S. Jr. Modern School, Humanyun Rd. and third by Shriya Mondal, Summerfields School, Kailash Colony.