13 December
Lasata Maharjan, Rojee Pachbhaiya, Leeza Tandukar and Manabi Adhikari
The Event Management Committee at Creative Academy orchestrated a festive spectacle on the 22nd of Kartik, celebrating Dashain with a dynamic club fair that stole the spotlight. With a resounding success, all student clubs showcased their prowess through an array of captivating activities across 21 stalls, both indoors and outdoors.
As the sun rose, students eagerly set up their club stalls upon arriving at school. The grand affair officially commenced at 11 a.m., marked by the ceremonial ribbon-cutting by the school principal, Bodhnath Poudel. Distinguished guests, including two foreigners, graced the fair with their presence.
The Media Club set the stage with vibrant newsletters, an engaging balloon-popping game, and insightful interviews with attendees. A meticulously crafted photobooth, adorned with creative props, added a touch of glamour.
Meanwhile, the Movie Club transported visitors with a captivating documentary, poetry recitations, and storytelling. A dart game with 'katana' prizes added an extra layer of excitement.
The Literature Club spun tales through storytelling and hosted a literature-themed quiz, offering unique erasers as coveted prizes. Additionally, students from the club sold charming bookmarks priced at 5–10 rupees.
Python enthusiasts were in for a treat as the Python Club presented a diverse array of games, including mazes, Valorant, and other two-player wonders, all crafted by adept club members using the Python programming language.
Under the celestial canvas, the Astronomy Club combined education and fun with a dart game, telescope views of the sun, and explanations of celestial wonders like Planshiper and Sundril. Anime posters and bookmarks added a cosmic touch to their stall.
Drama Club comrades prepared an outdoor stall, featuring a mini basketball game, lucky draws, and the sale of drama-related posters. The students showcased their dramatic dramas in the school hall.
Chess Club enthusiasts engaged in a multitude of activities, from purchasing chess boards to participating in a photo exhibition of members in action. A chess game challenged participants to guess the real names of chess pieces for a sweet reward of chocolate.
Debate Club fostered intellectual discussions with their "Change My Mind" game, offering bookmarks and chocolates for compelling debates.
The Public Speaking Club crafted a unique fishing game, featuring paper fish with hidden gifts. A confession box provided a cathartic outlet for students, promoting mental health awareness with chocolate rewards. The students of the club are very eager to see what is written in the confessions.
In the realm of technology, the Robotics Club showcased a meticulously crafted robotic car, a captivating maze game, and cutting-edge transmitter technology, all programmed using Java and C++.
Eco-conscious offerings from the Eco Club included bookmarks, bread, jam, selling plants and even showcasing plants for commitment to sustainability.
The Art Club dazzled visitors with an art exhibition featuring captivating artworks and offered face painting services.
The Gurukul Club spotlighted student projects in an innovation program, explaining their workings to interested attendees.
Scrabble Club engaged participants with games of tic-tac-toe and word puzzles, surprising winners with unexpected prizes.
The Canopy Club catered to taste buds with a delightful food stall featuring panipuri, popcorn, and mango juice. Simultaneously, the Interactive Club provided health services, sold water bottles, and encouraged donations through a strategically placed donation box.
A student attending the fair, Jashmin Shrestha expressed her opinion about the mela. She said “ it was all nice. There was no kite flying so I was sad. Overall it was good but not as good as they organized last year. To be honest the stalls were wonderful and beautiful.”
While most clubs celebrated financial success, a few faced challenges, making this Dashain-inspired club fair a memorable and diverse experience for all involved.
