Pune: BHIS Amanora Students Paint School with Inspiring Stories from the Nation to Commemorate India’s Independence Day

Pune, 14th August 2023: Commemorating India’s 77th Independence Day, the students of Billabong High International School (BHIS) in Amanora 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 more than 40 enthusiastic students from pre-primary to 9th Grade, are vibrant and infuse a sense of pride. It tells the story of India’s cultural heritage, and the glorious journey of India from then to now.

Commenting on the initiative, Aditi Mukherjee, Principal, BHIS Amanora, said, “Our young Billabongers have transformed our school wall into a visual masterpiece. Guided by history and fuelled by hope, the murals depict milestones celebrated by our nation. The wall has become a testament to a thoughtful expression of what freedom means to our students,’ adding, “At BHIS we believe that an open and encouraging environment helps students to articulate their thoughts, creativity, and imagination at its best. It is our endeavour to teach children ‘how to think’ v/s ‘what to think’. We are proud of how wonderfully the students have expressed themselves.”

Aarika Gandhi, a grade 9 student, said, “This art initiative is close to my heart as this will forever stay on the walls of my school. It was a great learning experience to paint on such a large canvas with my peers. A big thank you to my school and teachers for believing in us and for offering us a unique way to showcase our love for our nation.”

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