Grand Bal Mela
The Grand Bal Mela 2024 at Modern School, Aliganj, was a vibrant celebration of creativity, teamwork, and community spirit. Held on 17th November, the mela brought together students, parents, and visitors for a day packed with delicious food, exciting games, and thrilling prizes. A lively carnival that brought together students from Grade 1 to 12 for a fun-filled day. The event featured an array of food and game stalls, offering something for everyone.
A total of 30 stalls dotted the school premises, manned by enthusiastic students and open to both school attendees and visitors from outside. From delectable treats to thrilling games, participants showcased their entrepreneurial spirit while honing essential skills such as communication, critical thinking, and managerial prowess.
The stalls offered a delightful combination of tasty treats and fun games. Grade 1’s Fun Food Frenzy featured marshmallow candies and the Tai Tai Phish game, while Grade 2’s Unicorn offered Lays chaat and a lively Cup Ball game. Visitors at Grade 3’s Treats and Treasure savored pasta, muffins, and lemonade while solving a tricky Word Search game.
The middle schoolers added their flair, with Grade 6’s Lucknow Express Khana Station and Zip Zap Zest Café serving pani puris, bhelpuri, mojitos, and games like the Candle Game and Brick Game. Grade 8’s Maggie-a-Way and Graze & Go drew large crowds with their tasty snacks and quick service.
Adding to the thrill of the event was the Raffle Draw, with winners announced every hour. Visitors eagerly awaited the results, making the atmosphere electric with anticipation. The prizes were as exciting as the event itself:
Raffle Prize Winners
Ever Ready Cycle (sponsored by Kiddy Garments)
Winner: Ishan Singh Negi – Grade 9 Blue
Aristocrat Trolley Bags (sponsored by Shyamsons)
Winners: Sangini Srivastava & Gaurang Krishna – Grade 6 Red
Home Décor Set (sponsored by Silai Machine)
Winner: Reyansh Sarkar – Grade 2 Red
Stationery Gift Hamper (sponsored by Universal Bookseller, Kapoorthala)
Winner: Arna Singh – Grade 6 Blue
Morphy Richards Coffee Maker Machine (sponsored by Lernio)
Winner: Sameeksha Sonkar – Grade 4 Red
Boat Sound Bar (sponsored by Modern School)
Winner: Namra Fatima – Grade 12
The hourly announcements of these lucky winners kept visitors engaged, and the joy on their faces lit up the event even more.
The mela wasn’t just about fun; it was a valuable learning experience for students. From planning and managing stalls to engaging with visitors and handling coupons, they honed skills like teamwork, organization, communication, and problem-solving. Parents cheered on their children, delighted to see them manage the stalls with efficiency and enthusiasm.
The Grand Bal Mela 2024 was more than an event; it was a celebration of creativity, camaraderie and community.
