The 11th edition of the inter-school festival celebrated creativity, culture and innovation under the theme ‘The Turning Point: Embracing Change and New Beginnings’.
Lucknow: Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Shaheed Path, Lucknow, hosted the 11th edition of its signature inter-school festival, Razzmatazz 2026: The Turning Point, bringing together more than 300 participants from 16 schools. Students from Pre-Primary to Grade XII participated in events spanning music, dance, dramatics, art, sports, innovation and wellness. Percussionist and music educator Mr Tanmay Mukherjee attended as the Chief Guest.
Centred on the theme ‘The Turning Point: Embracing Change and New Beginnings’, the festival encouraged students to embrace change, explore new perspectives and express their ideas through creativity and collaboration. Over the years, Razzmatazz has evolved into a platform where students from different schools and age groups discover their strengths, engage in healthy competition and learn beyond the classroom.
Speaking about the significance of the 11th edition, Poonam Kochitty, Principal, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Shaheed Path, Lucknow, said: “Education is about preparing children for the real world, which is exactly why we created Razzmatazz. In its 11th edition, ‘The Turning Point: Embracing Change and New Beginnings’, the festival encouraged students to explore new ideas, challenge conventions and discover how a choice can become an action. Razzmatazz gives students from different schools and age groups a platform to find their voice, learn from one another and build confidence through healthy competition.”
Chief Guest Tanmay Mukherjee brought a creative perspective shaped by his work in percussion and music education. During the pandemic, he introduced students to rhythm through a trash-drumming initiative using discarded boxes and everyday household materials. A profile published by Hindustan Times reported that he trained approximately 1,500 students through this initiative, highlighting the role of resourcefulness and experimentation in making creative learning accessible.
The festival reflects the school’s commitment to combining academic achievement with creativity, student participation and holistic development.
Ranked No. 1 in Uttar Pradesh and Lucknow in the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2026-27 and shortlisted among the world’s Top 10 in T4 Education’s World’s Best School Prizes 2026, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School remains committed to combining academic excellence with deep cultural roots. The global recognition came in the Supporting Healthy Lives category for Project Alchemy, the school’s student-led initiative promoting student well-being, voice and agency.
Razzmatazz 2026 concluded with a celebration of student talent, teamwork and learning beyond the classroom, reaffirming the value of providing young people with opportunities to express themselves, embrace new ideas and develop the confidence to turn possibilities into action
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