by Suman Gupta
Mumbai, August , 2023: Commemorating India’s 77th Independence Day, the students of Billabong High International School (BHIS) in Malad initiated a unique art initiative by turning the walls of the school into canvases with social messages and cultural nuggets.
The art initiative titled ’77 Stories from the Nation: Nation First, Always First’ captures the vivid imagination of learners and the light in which they see India’s progress. The thoughtful murals, created by a team of 300 plus enthusiastic 6th to 12th Graders, are vibrant and infuse a sense of pride. It tells the story of India’s cultural heritage, the glorious journey of India from then to now – the wall murals represent the art and culture of different states of India and also the recent advances in STEM, notably even the Chandrayaan.
Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Radhika Srinivasan, Principal, BHIS Malad, said, “Today, our school walls echo the journey of India’s art and culture and technology, inspiring our students to cherish the freedom and uphold unity in diversity. I am happy to see how these young minds have used the power of paint and brush to put forth their country’s achievements. In every stroke, the students have celebrated India’s journey to independence, honouring the past and celebrating the future.”
She added, “At BHIS, our focus has been towards teaching the children ‘how to think’. We believe that this can only be achieved by encouraging the students to freely articulate their thoughts and put them out relatively.
Mahi Sabhlok, a Grade 11 student, said, “Today, we honour the legacy of those who paved our path to freedom. At the same time, we are also celebrating the achievements that India has showcased in the last 77 years. I thank my school for providing me with an opportunity to colour our aspirations for a brighter tomorrow, while carrying forward the spirit of independence.”
About Billabong High International School (BHIS):Billabong High International School is the leading K12 education network in India with 26 schools in India and Maldives. Its goal is to create high-interest and rewarding learning experiences that will stay with children for the rest of their lives. Giving a purpose to learning and allowing children to be thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers has been the guiding principle under which the school has nurtured several achievers in academics & beyond. The Billabong High International School network offers the ICSE, IGCSE, and CBSE boards, from preschool through Grade 12.
The Group:Billabong High International School is part of Lighthouse Learning, one of India’s leading Early Childhood & K-12 Education groups. The group is committed to building a robust foundation & new-age skills in future generations with student-centered goals that align its network of over 1,300 Pre-Schools and 45 Schools. Lighthouse Learning Group delivers the joy of learning to over 150,000 children every day and employs a talented workforce of over 10,000 people across its office and campuses.
