ISB Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Full Swing
Students Showcase Creative Flair at Sculpture Workshop
As part of its Platinum Jubilee celebrations, The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) hosted a vibrant and engaging sculpture workshop that ignited young imaginations and highlighted budding talent. Held on a Thursday at the ISB Isa Town campus, the workshop brought together more than 100 students from Classes 8 to 12 for a dynamic three-hour creative session led by acclaimed sculptor Mohsen Altaitoon. The workshop was part of the Devji Presents Aalekh Inter-school Painting competition.
The hands-on workshop provided students with a unique opportunity to delve into the world of clay sculpture. From shaping their first figures to experimenting with textures and form, students embraced the artistic process with excitement and enthusiasm. The energy in the Jashanmal auditorium was palpable as ideas came to life in clay, transforming the workshop into a hub of innovation and expression. Devji Group Jt.Managing Director Jaydeep Bharatji and Ms Madhuri Prakash were the chief guests of the ceremony.
ISB Hon. Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, Hon. Secretary V. Rajapandian,Hon. Vice-Chairman and Hon. Member – HSSE and Sports Dr. Mohammed Faizal, Hon. Asst. Secretary and Hon. Member – Academics Ranjini Mohan, Hon.Member-Finance and IT Bonny Joseph, Hon.Member-Projects and Maintenance Mithun Mohan, Hon.Member Biju George, Hon.Member-Transport Mohammad Nayaz Ullah, Principal VR Palaniswamy, Junior Campus Principal Pamela Xavier, Senior School and Academic Administration Vice-Principal G Satheesh, Middle Section Vice-Principal Jose Thomas, Junior Wing Vice-Principal Priya Laji, Staff Representative Parvathi Devadas,Art Education HoD Lekha Sasi and parents attended. Also present were Platinum Jubilee General Convener Prince S Natarajan, Aalekh General Convener Sasidharan M and Convener Devadas C and community leaders. Having lighted the ceremonial lamp, ISB Hon. Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese declared the event open.
Sculptor Mohsen Altaitoon, deeply impressed by the students’ artworks, praised their creations as amazing artistic works and lauded their creativity. With all materials provided by the school, students were able to focus entirely on their craft, allowing their imaginations to take center stage.
As the school continues to commemorate its 75th year of excellence in education and community service, the Platinum Jubilee edition of its prestigious inter-school painting competition Aalekh will take place today (Friday). Around 2500 students have registered for the painting competition. Students aged 5 to 18 across four age categories—Drishya, Varna, Srushti, and Pragna-will participate in the painting competition. The event also features an Art Wall at 10am, a special segment for senior artists to contribute their creativity on a large open canvas.
The celebration will conclude with a grand Closing Ceremony and Prize Distribution at 6:30 p.m today. Participants will be judged on creativity, composition, theme relevance, and presentation. Winners will receive cash prizes, medals, trophies, and certificates, while all participants will be recognized for their efforts. Selected artworks will be displayed at the venue.
Hon.Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, Hon.Secreatary V Rajapandian, Executive Committee Members, Principal VR Palaniswamy and Platinum Jubilee General Convener Prince S Natarajan extended a heartfelt gratitude to the students,teachers,parents and art lovers for their enthusiastic participation and support making the event a grand success.
“It was such an amazing experience to actually create something with my hands instead of just drawing or painting. I never knew clay could be so expressive! Mr. Altaitoon's guidance made it feel easy and fun. I’m definitely going to keep sculpting!” said Manpreeet Kaur, a class 5 student.
