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A student’s stellar journey in studies, sports, and dance
How a young achiever is balancing academics, football, and Punjabi Bhangra with the nurturing support of Apeejay School, Model Town
How a young achiever is balancing academics, football, and Punjabi Bhangra with the nurturing support of Apeejay School, Model Town
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1 year agoon
By
Arijit Roy
At just nine years old, Abir Singh Sarna from Class IV in Apeejay School, Model Town, Jalandhar, is already showcasing an impressive blend of talents. From excelling in academics and football to performing award-winning Punjabi Bhangra, Abir’s journey reflects the ideal balance of education and extracurriculars. His proud mother, Mrs Parwinder Kaur, reveals how the school’s nurturing environment and opportunities have shaped him into a confident all-rounder.
How has Abir progressed since joining Apeejay Model Town?
He’s an all-rounder! Abir excels in academics, with his favourite subjects being Science, Math, and English. He manages his studies independently, without much help from us, and I’m truly blessed to have such a talented child.
What about his involvement in sports?
Abir is a passionate football player. He’s part of the school’s football academy and is very dedicated to the sport.
Does he participate in cultural activities as well?
Yes, he loves dancing! Recently, he participated in a dance event and won the Best Performer Award for Punjabi Bhangra. I am very happy for him and very proud of my son.
How would you describe the school’s teaching environment?
The teachers are incredibly friendly and supportive. They create a homely atmosphere, making learning enjoyable for students. Abir is very comfortable at school and is doing so well because of the nurturing environment.
Senior Correspondent at the Apeejay Newsroom, Arijit has written more than a thousand articles across varied genres and also shot video interviews and live coverages with the highest viewership, displaying his versatility and skill. Be it a special achievement article, feedback from a parent, high profile alumnus interview or a featured write up on culture, literature and sports, he is the go to person. His initiatives like Aspiring Artist, Promising Poet and Book reviews have earned him special place in the hearts of all students and readers. Arijit initiated video interviews with a wholesome campaign on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, consisting of 16 match review articles and 3 video interviews of budding football players and enthusiasts across various Apeejay schools in Delhi. He also did the live coverage of Apeejay Noida's mega event Runathon 2023 and also many other special interviews. All his videos created new benchmarks for views, especially the latter crossing 2k views in just days. A performing poet, short story writer and football player in the other half of the day, Arijit leads a colourful and passionate life. You can watch his performances at his YouTube channel- Arijit Roy Poems, and also read his poems and short stories at his blog with the same name. He can be reached at [email protected] and [email protected]