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On 14^th July 2025, a Canvas Painting competition was held in Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, showcasing the creativity and imagination of students from Middle and High school. Each group was given a different theme. Middle School students painted on the theme “My Happy Place.” Their canvases came alive with forests, mountains, rivers, flowers, birds, beaches, and seas, reflecting their love for nature and joyful spaces. High School students explored the theme “Monsoon Melody”. Their paintings beautifully capture the magic of the rainy season, with scenes like waterfalls cascading down hills, misty mountains, rainy evenings, and tranquil monsoon landscapes. The event was judged by an art teacher and two special guests. The top three participants from each category were awarded the certificate for their wonderful work.

Nature comes alive on glass

On 14^th July 2025, a glass painting competition was organized at Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, for both middle school and high school students. The event aimed to promote creativity, artistic skills, and environmental awareness through the unique medium of glass painting. The competition was conducted in two categories based on the themes, “Underwater Wonder” for middle school students, where young artists brought the hidden world beneath the sea to life with vibrant colors and imaginative scenes. The artworks beautifully captured the colorful marine life, coral reefs, and the mysterious world beneath the sea. Each painting reflected imagination. Deep appreciation for the ocean life and love for nature. “The power of Nature” for the high school students, where participants expressed the majestic and sometimes destructive forces of nature through thoughtful and impactful artwork. The artwork featured images like hands holding Mother Earth, trees with human faces symbolizing nature’s soul, thunderstorms, forests, and greenery growing from mountaintops- all reflecting the deep connection between humans and the environment. The paintings conveyed strong messages of care, protection, and the strength of nature. Students enthusiastically took part in the event, using glass sheets, acrylic paints, and various tools to showcase their talent. The glass paintings were judged by an art teacher along with a guest. The top three participants were awarded certificates of excellence for their outstanding creativity and artistic expression.

Elocution Competition ‘Say NO to Plastic’

The elocution competition for the K.G. students was held on 30 July 2025 with great joy and enthusiasm. The tiny speakers came forward to share their thoughts on meaningful themes like Say No to Plastics, Save Water, and Save Mother Earth, and the importance of Solar Panels. The little ones spoke with confidence and charm. Their short and clear messages reminded everyone about the importance of protecting our environment. Though very young, they expressed big ideas – using less plastic, saving each drop of water, caring for Mother Earth, and making use of the bright energy of the sun. The competition not only boosted the confidence of the children but also spread valuable awareness. The competition concluded with applause for all participants and the reminder that even small voices can make a big difference in shaping a greener tomorrow.