In celebration of World Mental Health Week on October 9, 2024 Shalom Hills International School participated in a special event for students titled - Semicolon: Echoes of Emotions hosted by Gems International School. The event saw enthusiastic participation from students of various schools engaging in a series of workshops, discussions, and competitions.

The school facilitated several engaging contests and sessions such as "Unveiling Emotions," an expressive arts workshop, "Yoga for Relaxation and Wellness," and creative activities like Mask Making and Soundscape Creation.

Urjita Diwakar from Grade VII secured the First Outstanding Performance position and was lauded for her thematically aligned excellent mask on the theme: Divergence of Self – Crafting My Ideal & Real Mask, while Lavanya Harsana from Grade VIII earned the Second Outstanding Performance position with her exceptional display of creativity. Both made the school proud with their remarkable achievements.

The event left a lasting impact on both teachers and participants. Our students' innovative ideas were discussed with great enthusiasm by fellow competitors and judges. The program featured a variety of hands-on activities, followed by reflective discussions to reinforce the knowledge gained. Participants’ questions, relevant to the topics explored, were addressed thoughtfully during the closing session.

Both teachers and students expressed their appreciation for the school’s initiative, acknowledging the value it brought to enhancing mental health awareness and emotional expression.

Another achievement added to the glory of the Shalom family. Ismat Kaur and Nitya Agarwal of grade V secured the 2 nd position in the Inter-school competition ‘TECHBUZZ 2024’ organized by DAV Public School, Sector 14,Gurugram. Many renowned schools participated in the event ‘IDEATE AND REFLECT’ on July 26, 2024. In the event, students had to design an innovative digital story on the topic- “The Tech Revolution in Childhood- From Playgrounds to Playstations” in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. Ismat and Nitya made use of their creative perspective through animation, transition and multimedia features of MS- PowerPoint for making a truly innovative and inspiring visual story.

The prize distribution ceremony was conducted on 9 th August 2024 at DAV Public School. The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievement and wishes them all the best for their future endeavors.

With the tremendous support and encouragement of the school’s Founder & Chairperson - Dr Mrs Lilly George, and the inspiration of our Sherpa & Vice Chairman - Mr. Dennis George, Shalom Hills International School participated in the Annual Inter- School SCI-FEST hosted by DAV Public School, Sector-14 Gurugram, attracting participation from the top-notch schools.
The event brought together science enthusiasts from various schools, providing them with a platform to explore and advance their shared interests through a range of competitions. During the Welcome Meet, the Principal, Vice-Principals, and Heads of Departments addressed the audience, praising the students and teachers for organizing an event that challenges the depths of learning.
The gruelling contest saw the Shalomites, Ean Kotadia (IX D) and Shreyas Singh (IX F) securing the 2 nd position in the Piquing Optics category.
Overall, the Science Fest was an enriching experience for both students and teachers, where the world of science seemed to come alive through the innovative projects of our young scientists.

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”

St. Xavier High School, Gurugram organized a plethora of activities during its Inter- school Competition, "Xavenium" based on the ‘Colossal Marvels’.

The event provided students an opportunity to showcase their talent in all the intelligences. Students from classes UKG to grade V participated in the various events as per their category. The vivacity and brilliance of the students was displayed through their outstanding performances. It was a proud moment for the students as they received accolades in the events they participated in, proving their mettle.

Aadhya Tiwari - Class II-A, Asmita Singh - Class II-B, Navya Srivastava - Class II-C, Adwit Agarwal - Class II-D, Anvika - Class II-E, Abir from - II-F, Asmi Singla - Class II-G and Reeshani Wadhwa - Class II-H, won the 2 nd Position in “Revelation of the Marvels”.

The competition was an enriching experience for the students. The Shalom Family is proud of the Shalomites and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

With the blessings of the school's Founder and Chairperson, Dr Mrs Lilly George, and the inspiration of our Sherpa & Vice Chairman - Mr Dennis George, Shalom Hills International School made a vibrant impact at the inter-school IT competition, Digital Dreamscape, hosted by DAV Public School, Gurugram. Competing against 31 top-notch schools, our team, comprising Parth Vardhan and Aishani Sahoo of grade XII, secured third place, earning a trophy and e-certificates.
The competition challenged contestants to create an amalgam of five pictures related to cybersecurity using Photoshop, showcasing their design aptitude and creativity. Our talented students, impressed the judges with their innovative and aesthetically pleasing design, reflecting a deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts and advanced Photoshop skills.
This achievement not only highlights the exceptional abilities of our students but also underscores the school's commitment to fostering excellence in digital literacy and creativity.

"The art of speaking eloquently and powerfully is the cornerstone of effective communication and leadership." – Anonymous
Shalom Hills International School (SHIS) provides its students with the myriad of opportunities to hone their oratory skills through debates and declamation contests. Shirin Wason and Saachi Nahata of Grade-X stood out amongst 48 young orators from the premier schools across Gurugram, by qualifying for the prestigious 'Special Mention' award at Declaverse 2.0, an inter-school competition hosted by Ridge Valley School, Gurugram on 16th May, 2024. The accomplishment is a testimony to the exceptional guidance provided by the school’s Founder and Chairperson, Dr. Mrs. Lilly George, and profound endorsement of the Sherpa & Vice Chairman, Mr. Dennis George.
The young orators competed passionately on nationally and globally significant topics selected through a draw, delivering dynamic speeches that sparked insightful discussions and critical thinking. The competition format, which allowed participants to redraft their speeches within 45 minutes with the help of Wi-Fi and teachers, ensured fairness. Memorization was crucial for impactful performances, and esteemed educationists judged contestants based on content, delivery, and presentation. The event highlighted the participants' exceptional research skills, cogent arguments, confident delivery, captivating stage presence, and vocal variety, holding the audience spellbound.
This recognition highlights the aptitude and dedication of our students and the relentless efforts of our faculty in fostering a culture of public speaking and critical thinking.

"Victory is the child of preparation and determination." - Sean Hampton
Amid much fanfare, The Shri Ram School Aravali, Gurugram organized SHRI UTSAV 2024 – An Inter-school Theatre and Choreography competition on 3 rd May, 2024.
Students of Grades IX - XII vied with the other premier schools of Gurugram and Delhi. Establishing its supremacy, Shalom Hills International School under the stewardship and profound blessings of school’s Founder and Chairperson, Dr. Mrs. Lilly George clinched the most prestigious positions in both the Dance and Theatre categories viz Best Performance in Theatre, Best Choreography as well as Best Costume.
The performances produced a cut-throat competition, posing a real hard challenge for the jury. Dances were critically evaluated on the scale of Choreography, Technique, Costume, Expressions and overall Presentation. Similarly, theatre performances were meticulously judged on parameters like Relevance to the Theme, Dialogue and Body Language, Stage Presence, and Acting/Expression. The excitement peaked as the schools clearly outdid each other on one criterion or the other. Striking all the right notes, SHIS contestants decisively reigned by dint of their uncanny elegance and finesse. The achievement is even more special as TSRS Aravali is celebrating its 25th year in the journey of artistic excellence and creativity. Buoyed by ecstasy and contentment, the school’s Founder and Chairperson Dr. Mrs. Lilly George and Sherpa & Vice Chairman - Mr. Dennis George blessed and felicitated students for bringing laurels to the school. Also, they lavishly applauded the efforts of the mentors and congratulated them.

Championing the cause of environmental awareness, Shalom Hills International School dazzled at the GREENOVATION hosted by Summer Fields School, Gurugram on April 19 th ,2024 in which Amitesh Choudhary and Ean Kotadia of grade IX bagged the second prize for best speakers for both for and against the motion while Tanush Khajuria won prize for the best interjector. Kudos to the talented contenders and gratitude to our eternal source of inspiration Hon’ble MD ma’am and respected VC sir.
The competition brought together young minds from diverse backgrounds to showcase their uncanny aptitude, acumen, creative and innovative solutions towards environmental conservation and sustainability. The competition served as a major platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas and collaborative efforts thereby inspiring future generations to become proactive stewards of the planet, working towards a greener and more sustainable future.

Suncity Open Badminton Tournament February 11, 2024

The Suncity Spardha Tournament held on 11th February 2024 at Suncity School, Sec-37-D Gurugram, Haryana, witnessed an enthusiastic participation of 120 students. The tournament showcased intense competition across various age categories, with a special focus on U-12 and U-14 divisions for both girls and boys. With 120 students participating, the tournament exhibited a high level of engagement and sportsmanship.
In the U-12 and U-14 age categories, both girls and boys exhibited exceptional performance. Notably, the S.H.I.S team stood out in the Under-14 Boys category, securing an impressive tally of 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals. Their remarkable achievement underscores their dedication and prowess in badminton. The Suncity Spardha Tournament served as a platform to foster talent and promote the spirit of sportsmanship among young badminton players. With its wide-ranging participation and competitive fervor, the event highlighted the growing interest and enthusiasm for badminton in the region.

Keeping with the aforesaid, our talented Shalomites, once again made us immensely proud through their performance in the Interschool event organized by Delhi Public School, Sushant Lok on 3 Februrary, 2024. It was am interschool School Art Jamboree with the theme: Sense Abilities: Unleashing Creativity through Multi-Sensort Fusion.

Students from renowned schools of Delhi NCR and around the country took part in this event and showcased their talent.

Aarika Dangi of grade IV of Shalom Hills International School secured second position in ‘Picture It’. In this event a poem was recited twice and Aarika demonstrated her comprehension by creating a drawn and coloured illustration reflecting her understanding of the poem. Aarika performed exceptionally well and was able to create a beautiful illustration of the recited poem.

The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievement and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

Our most talented Shalomitee, Kashvi Muttreja showcased best of her skating techniques and secured remarkable FIRST rank in this most prestigious 8 th Gurugram Skaters Roller Skating Championship organized by Vivekananda School Sec. 69, Gurugram. Her competitors were the young talents from various esteemed schools across Gurugram. Kashvi Muttreja of class III A, Shalom Hills International School secured the first position in this tough competition. The Shalom Family is proud of Kashvi’s tremendous efforts and achievement and wishes her all the best for her future endeavours.

Shalomites unleashed unbridled creativity and exceptional technical prowess in an array of inter school competitions held at The Shri Ram School Moulsari, Phase-3,Gurugram, Haryana from 3 to 8 November beating precocious talent from various schools across Gurugram in a multitude of events such as web designing, hackathon, power play, quiz, code compact, and many more. The prodigious scholars secured first position in the web designing as well as made it to the finals in the tech quiz hosted by the renowned tech guru , Mr. Rajeev Makhani .
The week-long event culminated with the contestants receiving the much deserved trophies and certificates for their accomplishments in a prize distribution ceremony. Euphoric and gratified , all the participants cheered and applauded for one another nurturing a sense of camaraderie and candor for times to come. It was indeed a proud moment for one and all.

Inspired by the vision of our beloved MD ma’am to promote holistic growth, Shalom Hills International School, Gurugram participated in the inter school competition - G. D. Goenka Sports Fiesta 2023, held at the eponymous school. As many as 25 schools jumped into the fray to vie for the top slot. The three- day event witnessed a great display of skill, stamina and spirit by the Shalomites by dint of which they clinched four gold medals in the Skating competition.
Striking gold in skating rubbed off on the players as they gave it their all to bag another gold in the Table Tennis contest coupled with the raining silver and bronze medals in Taekwondo and Badminton. It was indeed a proud moment for the whole school.

It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.
- Joseph Joubert

Shalomites shine yet again at BEHES, organized by The Heritage School, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi on November 3 and 4. The competition witnessed participation from over 300 students from schools across Delhi NCR as Cubs (VI – VIII) & Lions (IX – XII) eager to checkmate each other through their super-cogent arguments.
Invigorated and blessed by our academically progressive Founder and Chairperson, Dr (Mrs.) Lilly George, 78 enthusiastic debaters from SHIS participated in the battle of wits out of which 24 teams stand qualified for the National Round – Maha Behes.
The Opening Ceremony followed by a briefing session set the ball rolling. Having majestically sailed through the league stage, Shalomites continued their winning streak on the ultimate day (November 4) by dazzling in the knock-out rounds bagging the runners up trophy for the Cubs winning 7 gold , 12 silver and 9 bronze medals. The Lions clinched 5 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze medals. Two of our young scholars fostered school’s pride by attaining the 2 nd and 5 th Best speaker positions overall in the Cubs and Lions divisions respectively by virtue of their marvelous diction and flawless expression.

From blended learning to computerized testing, digital and online technologies are reshaping the classroom experience for students. Technology provides students with easy-to-access information, accelerated learning, and fun opportunities to practice what they learn. Exhibiting their technological acumen, our Shalomites performed exceptionally well in the inter-school competition, Cyfernode-2.3, organized by Summer Field School, DLF Phase-I, Sec-26A, Gurugram. Competing with many prominent schools, the Shalom Tech experts bagged positions in two competitions, in the event featuring various competitive activities encompassing a wide range of talents and skills.

Snegdh Joshi of Grade IX-A bagged the First position in Colophone (Logo Design).
Yashveer Singh Tomar of Grade XII-A bagged the Third position in Mind Bloggers (Coding).
Congratulations to the position holders!
The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievements.

Commendable achievements of our young swimmers at the swimming competition held at Satya School, sector 49 on 27 th October,2023. The students exhibited exceptional skills and dedication bringing honour to the school. Ashira Shakya of class III won the silver medal in the 25m Butterfly event for girls under 9. Lakshya Badgaiyan of class VI won the bronze medal in 50m Backstroke and silver medal in 50m Butterfly event for boys under 11. Aarav Badgaiyan of class V won the bronze medal in 50m Breaststroke event.
These remarkable achievements stand as a testament to the hard work and training our students have undergone. Their performance reflects positively on the school’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence in sports. We extend our heartiest congratulations to the young swimmers for their outstanding accomplishments.

Shalomites did it again! The students of Shalom Hills International School achieved a remarkable feat by securing top positions in multiple competitions during the inter-school competition, Melange 3.0, organised by Suncity School Sector 37D, Gurugram. A total of 24 schools participated in the event featuring various competitive activities encompassing a wide range of talents and skills. Our students enthusiastically participated in several categories.
Aarna Jaiswal (Grade IV), Iraira Madaan (Grade III) and Sarakshi (Grade III) bagged the Third positions in the Spell Bee Challenge and Shabd Chitrankan respectively. Satvik Verma, Nishka Mallah and Anaya Kashnia of Grade VI secured the Third position in Emoji Enigma. Tanush Khajuria and Moksh Bharti of Grade VIII showcased their rapping skills and won the Second Prize in Bardic Rap Battle. Kanav, Arushi and Kunjal of Grade IX bagged the First prize in Hindi Vaad-Vivaad Competition.
Winning multiple competitions has filled our school with pride and motivated the students to continue excelling in their chosen fields. Congratulations to all the position holders! The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievements.

"Victory is the child of preparation and determination." Shalom Hills International School sent its talented students to participate in the GPSC Interschool Science Convention held at CCA school ,Sector 4 on 13th October 2023 where Shreyas and Harshika of grade VIII bagged first position in the event ‘Acoustic in Action’ and Ashwik Vashisht of grade V , the second position in the event ‘Portray the pioneer’ .
The scholars unveiled exceptional skills among the participants from several other schools in many categories across the city. Their exhibit was a perfect blend of futuristic vision, ingenuity and practical application. The event was a big and coveted platform for them to build up their scientific attitude which had brought together schools from the region in a spirit of healthy competition, fostering teamwork, scientific temperament, and intellectual growth. School's overall performance in the interschool competition was commendable.

"At Model UN, you broaden your horizons. By learning and networking, you can be part of the UN's efforts to establish peace, secure human rights and enable all people to live in dignity". Secretary-General António Guterres Model United Nations (MUN) is a simulation of the United Nations where students role-play as delegates from various countries and engage in debates on global issues.
MUN conferences aim to promote diplomacy, negotiation, and understanding of international relations among participants. Preparing and participating in a MUN helps students develop leadership skills, research, writing, public speaking, and problem-solving skills. A delegation of 7 students and an individual candidate from Shalom Hills International School participated in the Inter- school MUN conference organized by BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL Sector-4, Gurugram.
The delegates exhibited exemplary research and presentation skills. Their speeches and resolutions showcased in-depth understanding of the global issues being discussed and reflected the dedication and hard work put into their MUN preparation. Effectively representing their assigned countries and advocating for their positions, four Shalomites received commendations. Arpit Verma (XI) received the High Commendation, while Kahini Desai (X), Siddharth Gaur (X) and Anaya (VIII) got Special Mention.

Another achievement added to the glory of Shalom family. The school takes immense pride in extending congratulations to Priyansh Samal of grade III for securing 1 st position in an Interschool competition ‘CYBER BUZZ 2023’ organized by Amity International School, Gurugram. Many renowned schools participated in the event ‘FLICK (PAINT 3D)’ on October 9, 2023. In the event, students had to create a drawing in Paint 3D software on the topic ‘AI Unleashed: Shaping the Future of Humanity’. Priyansh made an exceptionally creative drawing on the given topic which looked very realistic and informative depicting the importance of AI in all the aspects of our lives in the coming future. In the senior category, Kudos to Manya Vrddhi, grade VII for special mention in Creative Canva on ‘G20: Exploring Solutions for a Better World’. The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievement and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

‘MI - me ‘ organized by Suncity School
29th September 2023
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” 
Suncity school, Gurugram organized a plethora of activities through its Inter School Competition, "MI - me" based on the ‘Multiple Intelligences’.
The event provided students an opportunity to showcase their talent in all the intelligences. Students from classes Pre-Nursery to grade II participated in the various events as per their category. It was a proud moment for the students as they once again proved their mettle. The vivacity and brilliance of the students was displayed through their outstanding performances.
Aaradhya Bhandari from Class II won the Consolation prize in “Lok Katha ke Kathavachak” category and Kavya Jindal from Class I won the Consolation prize in “Artistree” category. They performed exceptionally well in the competition and got laurels for the school by succeeding in the competition.
The competition was an enriching experience for the students of Shalom Hills International School. The Shalom Family is proud of their achievement and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

Another achievement added to the glory of Shalom family. The school takes immense pride in extending hearty congratulations to Ashwik Vashisht of grade V for securing 2 nd position in an Interschool competition ‘UNEXPLORED REALMS’ organized by CCA School, Gurugram. Many renowned schools participated in the event ‘Portray The Pioneer’ on October 11, 2023. In the event, students had to present themselves as a scientist and had to explain the scientists’ work and how the contribution of the scientist has transformed our lives. Ashwik essayed the role of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, whose contribution in science has helped India to be ahead in the race of space research. Ashwik performed exceptionally well and left the audiences and judges spell bound with his confidence and charisma. The Shalom Family is proud of his efforts and achievement and wishes him all the best for his future endeavours.

GEMA International Short Story Writing Competition-Fall ’23 was organised to give students a chance to discover their literary talents and showcase their creativity to the world. This was an opportunity for students to unleash their imagination and share their stories with the world. Naitik Gupta of IV H participated in the story writing competition and achieved the first position. He has been awarded with a Merit Certificate of achievement and a Trophy. May all the success that has come his way lead him to bigger achievements in the years to come. Congratulations to Naitik for this stupendous achievement! The Shalom Family is proud of his achievement.

Ch. Dharam Singh Kamoj Annual Open Skating tournament 2023 was organized on 17 th September 2023 in Gurugram. It was organized by The Vivekananda School. There were 25 schools which participated in the tournament. Students of Shalom Hills International School won prizes in different categories. Kashvi Muttreja of grade III A and Himanshi Yadav of grade VB were awarded Gold medals in the respective events. Amaan Islam of grade IID and Saavi Visnohi of grade IIA won the Bronze medals. Sahithi Tanvi V G, Aaron Shrotriya II A, Deyaan Yadav II E were awarded participation certificates.
The Shalom family is proud of their achievements and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

Amity International School, sector 46 hosted the inter-school competition, Multiple Intelligence Fest on 23rd August, 2023. Divyanshi Khanna, Aaradhya Singh, Kartik Gaur and Ambika Singh (Class I) participated in the event ‘FUTURE BRILLANTE’. The event aimed to present a Skit Enactment on the theme depicting “Our Planet: One Earth, One Family, One Future”. Alyssa Sarah Varghese, Naavya Bhardwaj, Pranshi Sharma, Aaradhya, Bernice Jacob, Amrita Rastogi, Tersha Kalia, Marium Denhgal and Khushvi Yadav (Class- IV) participated in another event ‘Melange-Where culture meets’. This event aimed to present a dance performance based on the same theme “Our Planet: One Earth, One Family, One Future”. Class I students presented a skit reflecting the interplay of all eight multiple intelligences while adhering to a time limit of 3 minutes. Children were dressed up as per their act and presented their skit on “G-20 theme- Our Planet-One Earth, One family and One Future.” Their hard-work and dedication paid off as they won the 3 rd prize in the competition. Class IV students presented a dance performance based on the theme “Our Planet: One Earth, One Family, One Future” reflecting on the interplay of all 8 multiple intelligences. Children were dressed up as per their theme and presented their performance on “Vasudhaive Kutumbcum” Their hard-work and dedication paid off as they won 3 rd prize in the competition. This event succeeded in providing a platform for young talents to showcase their speaking and dancing talent while raising awareness about the importance of 8 Multiple intelligences and how to integrate them in their performances.

The Rotary Public School hosted the inter-school competition, Samvid 2.0 on the 22nd of August 2023. Tahira Kalia of 4 H participated in event 2, Tell A Tale – Endangered Tails. The event aimed to provide a platform for young talents to showcase their storytelling skills while raising awareness about endangered species and their conservation. Students were required to present a story related to their chosen species while adhering to a time limit of 2 minutes. The event sought to evaluate participants on various criteria, including the use of props, fluency, expressions, presentation, and the relevance of their story to the theme of endangered species. Tahira displayed exceptional storytelling abilities. Tahira's chosen endangered species was the Marbled Map Butterfly. With this unique and engaging choice, she captured the attention of the audience and judges alike. Her performance was very expressive and truly commendable. Tahira’s hard- work and dedication paid off as she won 3 rd prize in the competition. This event succeeded in providing a platform for young talents to showcase their storytelling prowess while raising awareness about the importance of endangered species. The event not only celebrated the art of storytelling but also fostered a sense of responsibility towards our environment and the creatures that inhabit it.

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. – Pele
Xevenium-2023an inter-school talent festival was organized by St. Xavier’s High School on 11 th and 12 th August, 2023.
Our most talented Shalomites, once again showcased best of their teamwork and secured remarkable top ranks in this most prestigious event. Their competitors were the young talents from various esteemed schools across Gurugram and Faridabad. Iraira Madan and Shanaya of class III Shalom Hills International School won the first prize in the ‘Aquagami’ event. In this event the participants had to use origami sheets to create a model on the theme ‘Save Marine Life’. Our children not only created this project with great neatness, displayed the harmful effects of plastic pollution on life below water but also impressed the judges Ms.Sadyasnata and Ms. Akila with their great oratory skills. In another event, ‘Jingle Dashers’ our students Aaranya Choudhary, Adwit Agarwal, Zarnish Khuram, Shivanya Sharma from class I also bagged first position. They spoke about ecosystem degradation and presented real time solution to some of the challenges faced by the globe.The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievement and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

“People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.” – Harvey MacKay
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
Mount Vista'23 an inter-school talent festival was organized by Mount Olympus School on 17th August, 2023. Our most talented Shalomites, once again showcased best of their teamwork and secured remarkable top ranks in this most prestigious event. Their competitors were the young talents from various esteemed schools across Gurugram. Students of class II and III of Shalom Hills International School won the Second prize in the ‘Raagmatazz event. In this event the participants needed to sing a Patriotic song as per the theme ‘Razzmatazz - Freedom to the soul’. Our children not only sang beautifully but also impressed the Judges with their great confidence and melodious singing. The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievement and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

"If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” —Frederick Douglas Keeping with the aforesaid, our talented Shalomites, once again made us immensely proud through their performance in the Interschool event organized by Billabong High International School, Noida on 21 st July,2023. Students from renowned schools of Delhi NCR and around the country took part in this event and showcased their talent.
Aarika Dangi of grade IV of Shalom Hills International school secured second position in the ‘Comic Capers’ event. In this event, Aarika created a comic strip depicting the story of a Talking Animal Support Group. The participant used speech bubbles, captions, thought bubbles, onomatopoeia, balloon tail etc to intricate the story of different animal characters. She creatively and beautifully illustrated the story in the comic strip. In the same event, Aashvi Mishra of grade II also bagged third position in the theme ‘Pet Shenanigans’ The Shalom Family is proud of their efforts and achievement and wishes them all the best for their future endeavours.

SPLENDOUR-2023 an inter-school literary festival was organized by Summer Fields School in the month of August. Many schools participated in a number of events. Rishika Singh of VH Shalom Hills International School won the second prize in the ‘Hindi Story Narration’ event. In this event the participants had to weave a story on the harmful effects of pollution and also suggest ways to save the environment. All the participants were judged on the basis of the content of the story, enactment and presentation. Rishika’s costume, use of colourful props related to the theme was appreciated by all. The Shalom Family is proud of her efforts and achievement and wishes her all the best for her future endeavours.

“Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance.”
In a landmark move destined to cast a cascading impact on young minds, the Shalom Group of Schools hosted the iconic Sustainable Development Goals Summit 2023. The all- important summit brought together more than 900 students from over 35 schools to brainstorm and debate the 17 gamechanger Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The summit opened with a rousing welcome given to our inspiration and pillar of strength, our Founder and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George. Ma’am cordially welcomed the esteemed guests, Chief Guest Brig. Randhir Singh, Guests of Honour Col. Ajay Dabur and Mr. Ishwar Singh Mehla at the Opening Ceremony and Major Gen. G D Bakshi as the Chief Guest, Col. Dharamveer Singh, Mr. Bhawani Shankar Tripathi and Mr. Swapnil Verma as the Guests of honour at the Closing Ceremony. Expressing her sincere appreciation and gratitude for the dignitaries and participating schools, Ma’am urged the children to initiate change by adopting a conservationist approach towards the environment.
Beautiful cultural events truly set the tone and tenor of the event. The first day featured seven events and competitions in multiple categories, including a speech competition, a poster- making competition, Shark Tank, Moot court simulation, quiz tournament, and Debatathon. The events challenged students to contemplate critically about the SDGs and to develop lasting solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. The MUN sessions on day 2 & 3 gave more wings to the elevated minds and offered an ultimate opportunity for students to delve, discover and develop their inherent skills in problem-solving and critical thinking.
The SDG Summit 2023 was a phenomenal success and proved to be an amazing and unforgettable experience for the young learners and all stakeholders.

A Digital Content Designing competition organized at Blue Bells Model School in Sector 4 on May 18 ,2023 Gurugram was a remarkable event which aimed at creating awareness regarding cybercrime. A team of students from Shalom Hills International School participated enthusiastically in the video making competition in which the participants were assigned a task to demonstrate and raise awareness about cybercrime through their videos. A total of 40 schools participated in the competition showcasing their skill. The entries were displayed for everyone to view, allowing the attendees to witness the creativity and efforts put forth by the participants. The event began with an orchestra presentation, creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for the participants and attendees followed by more such mesmerising performances and speeches. A dance performance on the theme of "Save Trees" was presented, to promote promote environmental awareness. The opening speech was delivered by Mr. Siddhant Jain, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). His speech emphasized on the importance of cybersecurity and the need to address cybercrime in our society. Throughout the event, several Cyber Security Officers and the DCP shared their valuable experiences and insights with all the participants. Overall the event was a successful and informative one providing a platform for schools to showcase their ingenuity and contribute to the fight against cybercrime.

As we all are aware that during these days we are under the grip of cybercrime and to make people aware of such evils, a street play was organized by Cyber Police Gurugram in DAV, Sector 14 School on May 18 ,2023.
The topic for the street play was Cyber Safety in which almost 30 schools participated including Shalom Hills International School. The students presented a nukkad natak with great enthusiasm.Through the engaging performances of the actors, it sought to educate and empower the audience to protect themselves in the digital world.
The effort taken by the Cyber Police Gurugram to make people aware is commendable. They thought that was the best way to reach out to students. “The idea is to spread the message to the students.” It proved to be an impactful and thought-provoking performance. Through its engaging storyline and compelling performances, it successfully conveyed the importance of cybercrime awareness and the need for personal vigilance in the digital era. The play effectively encouraged the audience to be proactive in safeguarding their online presence and to report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities. Overall, the nukkad natak contributed to the ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and create a safer digital environment.

Model United Nations (MUN) is a simulation of the United Nations where students role-play as delegates from various countries and engage in debates on global issues. MUN conferences aim to promote diplomacy, negotiation, and understanding of international relations among participants. Preparing and participating in a MUN helps students develop leadership skills, research, writing, public speaking, and problem-solving skills.
Under the inspiring leadership of our beloved MD ma’am, a delegation of 14 students of Sahlom Hills International school participated in an Inter- school MUN conference in Shemrock School, Mohali , Chandigarh. Inauguration ceremony of which was held on May 20 , 2023. The student delegates were welcomed and motivated for a healthy competition and learning journey ahead by the Founder of Aspirants Learning , Mr.Priyanshu Grover .The opening Ceremony was made even more special by the presence of Mr Rubal Garg, Barrister Advocate Punjab & Haryana High Court as Chief Guest of the event and guest of honour Ms.Priti Chaudhary of Chitkara University.
The Shalomites bagged ‘ School Delegation Runners Up Trophy ’ at the prestigious event. During the conference, the delegates exhibited exemplary research and preparation, effectively representing their assigned countries and advocating for their positions. Their speeches and resolutions showcased in-depth understanding of the global issues being discussed and reflected the dedication and hard work put into their MUN preparation. On 22 nd May a grand closing ceremony was held of this two day event. The chief guests at the closing ceremony were Dr. Khuspreet Kaur Mann (IAS officer) Mr. Danics (SDM HQ, New Delhi). All the winners were awarded with trophies, certificates and medals .
The event was an unforgettable one and focused on the global issues so that we could all make this world a better place to live in!

Preparing and participating in a MUN helps students develop leadership skills, research ability, writing, public speaking, and problem-solving skills. Coming up with solutions that are acceptable to a majority of the representatives also inculcates skills of negotiation, conflict resolution, and cooperation in the children.
This event full of knowledge-acquisition was made possible with the inspiring guidance of our dynamic Founder and Chairperson. As an educator, Ma’am has an earnest desire to build an institution where an education blended in all colours of human values can be given. The Inauguration ceremony held on April 20, 2023 at Shalom Hills International School, had the Founder of Aspirants Learning Mr. Priyanshu Grover and his team, welcome and motivate the 300+ participants from both Shalom Hills and Shalom Presidency for a healthy competition and learning journey.
The two-days of debating on world issues, public speaking, negotiating, innovative solutions, ended on 22 nd of April with a grand Closing Ceremony. Mr. Priyanshu felicitated the Founder and Chairperson by presenting a Memento. The Aspirant Executive Board Members were also presented with plants by Ma’am, commemorating Earth Day, as tokens of gratitude. The motivational words of our beloved Founder and Chairperson filled the students with immense excitement and happiness.
The winners were awarded with Merit Certificates and Medals. All the participants received Participation Certificates. The First Edition of Model United Nations at Shalom was a grand success and focused on the global issues so that we could all make this world a better place to live in! The teaser video of SDG Summit, Gurugram Chapter 2023 was released and the senior organizing committee was also announced.

‘Success just doesn’t find you. You have to reach out to it with diligence and dedication. Dream bigger and you will find the gateway to success!’
Under the aegis & guidance of our inspiring Founder and Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Lilly George, the Junior and Senior Division teams from Shalom Hills International School undertook a learning pursuit in the World Scholar’s Cup held at DPS International School from April 15, 2023 to April 17, 2023. The theme for this year’s WSC is “Reconstructing the Past”.
The three days' experience truly gave our students a chance to delve deep and channel their passion and motivation to learn and achieve. 49 Shalomites (33 seniors and 16 juniors) participated with full vigour and confidence.
The event commenced with an Opening Ceremony and a briefing session on the World Scholar’s Cup. The participants engaged in the Collaborative Writing, Scholar’s Challenge events, and Team Debates. The event ended with the Awards Ceremony in which many students won laurels and acclaim.
Through the assiduous efforts of the students, Shalom Hills International School was able to bring home 96 gold medals, 149 silver medals and 6 trophies for being the overall scholar – 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th rank, overall team global qualifier – 1 st rank, team debate – 2 nd rank and Jac Khor Award. The teams also qualified for the global rounds which is scheduled to take place later this year.
The regional round of the WSC was a true celebration of learning with fun and entertainment!

‘Potpourri’, an inter-school art jamboree was organised by Delhi Public School, Sushant Lok, Gurugram in the month of February. Grade 5 students participated in the event ‘My Mind’s Heart ‘. Each participant had to design a poster depicting emotional well-being using mixed medium. They also had to write a slogan related to the topic as well as speak a few lines on their artwork. Navyasha Singh of class V H won the third prize in this competition. In the event, ‘Outside My Window’, Paridhi Yadav of class IV E won the first prize. In this event each participant had to create a 2-dimensional canvas artwork using any medium of the participant’s choice. The participants also had to speak about their artwork. The event provided students an opportunity to step out of their cocoons and spread out their wings to transform into magnificent butterflies. It was a proud moment for the students as they once again proved their mettle. The vivacity and brilliance of the
students was displayed through their outstanding performances. The competition was an enriching experience for the students of Shalom Hills International School. May all the success that has come their way lead them to bigger achievements in the years to come.