Aditya Birla World Academy students wrap up ‘FETE 2024: Touching Hearts, Impacting Lives’ leaving smiles in the community

~The annual school event raises funds for social causes by hosting a unique Fete, Dance Marathon, Art Walk & Auction ~

Mumbai, 27th February 2024: The ABWA family – parents, students, and staff at the Aditya Birla World Academy (ABWA) successfully concluded FETE 2024, a unique annual school event focused on driving social responsibility and community well-being. Under the theme “Touching hearts, Impacting lives,” students’ commitment to social responsibility was showcased through various engaging activities, such as a dance marathon and an art auction organized for fundraising including a FETE organized by parents. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to several NGOs that work with the students closely throughout the year as well as for the school-led CAS and SSR initiatives.

ABWA FETE 2024 brought together parents, students, staff and friends for an evening of fun, games, laughter and cheer with the underlying cause – to commitment towards social causes. A total of over 57 beautiful paintings created by ABWA students were presented for the art auction, while the free-form dance marathon brought together over 500 students, expressing themselves through the activity. The delightful attractions of FETE 2024 were complemented by stalls offering delicious food and exciting games organized on the school premises. ABWA Fete is a prestigious event organized and conducted by parents.

Mrs. Radhika Sinha, Principal, Aditya Birla World Academy (ABWA), said “Every year, parents are excited to organize the FETE, a fun fair which has received recognition over the years and is an example of ABWA’s dedication towards social responsibility and to give back to the community. The art- walk is a platform that offers a unique opportunity for our students to showcase their creativity and talent. The art auction exhibition proceeds are contributed to noble causes. At ABWA, we recognize the pivotal role that education plays in the nation’s advancement. The success of FETE 2024, including activities such as the art auction and dance marathon, underscores our commitment to imbibing a sense of social responsibility in our students and fostering a well-rounded education system.

The National Education Policy (NEP) advocates the integration of experiential learning, community service, and extracurricular activities into the school curriculum to promote holistic development and social consciousness among students. ABWA’s philosophical bent, in sync with the NEP firmly believes that nurturing compassion and empathy in students is integral to developing life skills and fostering a deeper understanding of the world.”

Engaging in such activities benefits not only the students but also contributes positively to society as a whole. ABWA is continuously seeking such initiatives to foster a comprehensive and holistic- educational approach.

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