CO-CURRICULAR

MUSIC AND DANCE

Music and Dance enhance mental, emotional and cognitive abilities. They work on our nervous system thus stimulating our sensation of well being at a subconscious level. We, at MVN foster holistic and all round development of the children. Music is a great way to break class monotony. It leads to better brain development, increases human connection, helps to socialize and even lowers stress level. The genre of music ranges from ‘Raagas’ to ‘Bhajans’ from ‘Indian Classical’ to ‘English instrumentals’. Music and dance rooms are well equipped with Drum, Tabla, Dholak, Cymbal, Violin, Guitar, Trumpet, Synthesizer, Harmonium, Flute etc. The students learn the nuances of classical as well as modern music in inconducive and invigorating environment.

The dance room is well-resourced with wall-sized mirrors which facilitate in easy grasping of various dance movements. Various Dance forms such as Zumba, Jazz, Bhangra, Kathak, Bharat Natyam, Hip-Hop are taught as an art form. Music and dance faculty works diligently to ignite the fire within our children and motivates them to enhance their latent talent and skills which is showcased from time to time in various competitions, school annual days and other celebratory occasions.

ART AND CRAFT

“Fantasy and imagination is the mother of art and origin of marvels. The source of genius is originality and refinement of senses.”

By engaging in creative pursuits of art and craft, students get the opportunity of expressing themselves in a positive, tangible and meaningful way. The art department at MVN is committed to nurture creative thinking and artistic growth. Teachers guide and encourage the students to explore and exhibit their hidden talent and artistic potential. Students value art and craft as they get to explore art using new tools, styles and traditional techniques under one roof of Art Studio. Inspiring craftsmanship and unleashing the creative potential is the objective of art education. We groom our children to strike a perfect balance between imagination and innovation. The students learn myriad styles of folk art ranging from Madhubani, Pattrachitra, Worli to modern art forms. Different types of Craft work is also expertly taught under supervision of experienced teachers keeping sustainability & environmental cohesiveness. The core activity is designed to enhance the visual knowledge of perspective drawing to produce skillful 2D and 3D sketches and illustrations with creative applications of pencil, colour and painting techniques.

AUDITORIUM

A vibrant learning experience is about more than just classroom sessions. The two Auditoriums in campus offer great opportunity for Guest Lectures, Symposia, Seminars and Conferences that give an exposure to key insights, new ideas and a chance to engage with peers and experts in discussion and debate. Air conditioned and equipped with modern equipment such as multimedia projectors and high-quality sound systems, the two auditoriums are not only ideal venues for conferences, exhibitions but also for celebrating important school occasions and school days.

The School’s large and spacious centrally located Open Air Theatre with a dynamic stage is the nerve centre of MVN-17. It has a seating capacity of 1000 people. Built strategically in the very epicenter of the school, it is used to host Inter–School Fests and the school flagship events, Model United Nations Conference, Investiture Ceremony and school Cultural, Literary and Science Fests, and Annual Functions etc, thus, providing an excellent opportunity for sharing of ideas, thoughts, views and a platform giving the students the taste of a real-world experience.

SCIENCE PARK

Science Park is an innovative concept of teaching science in an informal way. The basis of it is the temperament of a child to learn while playing. It is a cluster of open-air science gadgets to stimulate profound understanding. Simple working models of Sundial, Mechanical pulleys and lever, Rain gauge, Periscope, etc. explain basic concepts of science. The science park exhibits science as an inseparable part of everyday life and we at MVN, give utmost importance to the propagation of scientific knowledge and temper. Through such an Experiential Learning, the concepts are not taught, but they are caught. The three E’s of learning Explore, Experience and Enjoy are achieved through experiential learning.

The Salient Features of Science Park are Pioneer concept, Practical & First Hand Experience of Theoretical Concepts, Interactive & Activity Based Learning

The Major Models are Newton’s Colour Disc, Pin Hole Camera, Play with Magnet, Play with Mirrors, Rain Gauge, Revolving Periscope, Solar Water Heater, Sun Dial, Friction & Speed, Humidity Meter, Maxima & Minima Thermometer, First Order Lever, Second Order Lever & Third Order Lever, Persistence of Vision.