Lucknow: Amity International School, Viraj Khand–5, Gomti Nagar, marked its annual function at the Clock Tower Auditorium, Amity University, with a literary-themed showcase titled “Literary Landscapes: Book Nook Comes Alive.” The evening brought together drama, dance and music to highlight the enduring influence of books and storytelling.
The event was inaugurated by chief guest Prof. (Dr.) Anil Vashisht, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Amity University, Lucknow Campus, along with Dr. Arti Chopra, Principal, Amity International School, Gurugram Sector-46, and Ms. Rachna Mishra, Principal, Amity International School, Viraj Khand, by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Dr. (Mrs.) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity International School, joined the programme virtually.
Welcoming parents and guests, Principal Ms. Rachna Mishra presented the annual report, underlined the school’s focus on perseverance and holistic growth. “Every child is a universe waiting to unfold. There is no substitute for hard work,” she said, adding that success stems from determination rather than mere talent.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Amita Chauhan emphasised the role of teachers and parents in nurturing values and life skills. “Human values, sanskar and life skills cannot be taught through textbooks alone; children learn them by example,” she said, adding that a happy student leads to a happy family and, ultimately, a happy nation. She also highlighted the importance of literature and creativity in all-round education.
Prof. Vashisht lauded the students’ performances, calling the annual day a testament to their hard work and dedication. He said Amity International School has emerged as a beacon of excellence under Dr. Chauhan’s guidance. Dr. Arti Chopra, in her address, stressed that knowledge must be accompanied by humility.
Students enthralled the audience with performances inspired by Rabindranath Tagore, William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It, and scenes from Harry Potter. The highlight of the evening was a courtroom drama titled “AI vs the Authors,” which examined the role of artificial intelligence in literature.
Classic authors, including Tagore, Munshi Premchand, Robert Frost, Agatha Christie, William Shakespeare, Shobhaa De, Sudha Murty and Anne Frank, were pitted against AI tools such as ChatGPT and Bard. The verdict concluded that the future lies in collaboration—where “ink and algorithms go hand in hand.” The annual function concluded on a high note with the school song and the national anthem.
