Success shines for students of this school at the prestigious Force Fest competition

Young talented students of Apeejay School, Noida, recently participated in the Force Fest, an Inter-school Competition organised by Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park. The two-day event was exciting for the students as they showcased their skills and creativity across a range of activities. The exceptional performance by the students reflected the commitment of the school towards holistic development and passion-driven excellence in students.

Day one was fruitful for the students as the Counterstrafe (Gaming) event turned out to be the defining moment for the school. The Apeejay School, Noida team did exceptionally well and won the competition. The winning team comprised Aayush Gupta (XII-A), Rithwik Sahni (XII-D), Aum Agrawal (X-E), Shaurya Mittal (XI-B), Soham Mohanty (XI-C), and Abhiram Baderia (XI-C).

In addition to their success in gaming, students Amaan Elahi (XII-A) and Tharun Krishna (XII-A) demonstrated their adaptability and quick-thinking skills in the Surprise Event. They secured an impressive third place, underscoring their ability to tackle challenges on the spot.

According to Ms Sujata Bhardwaj, HoD, Computer Science at Apeejay School, Noida, participating and winning at Inter-school IT symposiums allows students to showcase their skills, gain recognition, and build self-confidence. “It fosters teamwork, exposes them to cutting-edge technology, and strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Such achievements add value and set a strong foundation for the future. Overall, these experiences cultivate adaptability, resilience, and a passion for innovation,” the educator shared.

Speaking about the event, Aum shared, “No matter how daunting the challenge, perseverance and faith in your team can lead you to victory.”

Sharing his experience at the competition, Aayush said: “Participating in Force Fest was an experience I’ll never forget. Winning our first-ever team victory was something special; it felt like all the hard work we put in finally paid off. When we realised we had won, there was this huge wave of joy and disbelief. The pressure during the matches, especially in the finals, was intense, but we kept each other going. That first win gave us such confidence. I’ll always remember how that first win felt.”

On day two as well, the students gave top-notch performances. Moloy Sikka and Amaan Elahi won the first prize in PyGrammar, which tested programming skills and logic. Meanwhile, AI Studio represented by the troika of Rishit Srivastava, Arnav Nand Chahal, and Rakshit Mathur stood first for showcasing their skill in Artificial Intelligence. The students continued to show their talent as Saharsh Bhardwaj, who participated in Talk-a-thon, secured a commendable third position.

“One of the biggest things I learnt from participating in Force Fest was the importance of teamwork and communication. No matter how skilled we were individually, it was the way we worked together that made the difference. Another big takeaway was perseverance. It taught me that success doesn’t just come from talent; it comes from persistence, trust, and the willingness to learn and improve,” Aayush shared.

Apeejay School, Noida, congratulated each team for the outstanding success achieved at Force Fest.