In order to give scope to the various talents of the students, to create a platform for it, the ‘Artist of the Month’ competition is held every month in the foundation course. Students are given at least three subjects under this competition. Students have to present these subjects through their own art. Students participate in this competition through many art forms like painting, poetry, writing, dance, sculpture.
Palvi
The course concludes with a four day cultural shibir at our warje vastu called Palvi. Students are divided into teams and pitted against one another in a host of competitions. These competitions are intended to test and apply all the knowledge that the students have gained throughout the year. This shibir is our idea of a final exam.
Story Telling
Music
Dance
Theater
Games
Team Work
Debate
Parody
Standup Comedy
Crowd Management During Ganpati Festival
Pune’s Ganpati festival is known throughout the world. During these 10 auspicious days our students work with the Pune police in traffic and crowd management around famous Ganpati Mandals. Students get a first hand experience of administration, man management etc
Performing Civilisational Duty
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OMP (Outdoor Management Program)
To gain practical experience and to apply the theory learnt in the classroom students are taken for a two day residential outdoor management work. Through fun games, discussions and debriefings students learn essential management skills
Trek
Monsoon trek
At the beginning of the foundation course, we take children on a trek to Korigarh during monsoons. The aim of this trek is to let the children know about the forts, their history and their conservation. Also during this trek different activities related to team building, leadership and management are conducted.
Winter trek
Usually in the month of January or February, this residential trek to Raigad tests the willpower of the students. Various competitions are organized as part of this trek.
Raigad Trek, story of limitless inspiration
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Relief Work for Disaster victims
Whenever the nation calls, Chanakya’s students are never far away. Our track record shows that whenever this country has faced any humanitarian crisis Chanakya has always been at the forefront in raising and army of volunteers
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- Relief Work During Kerala Floods
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- Kolhapur rehabilitation (2019
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- Post Flood Relief Sangli (2019)
Film Club
We believe movies should be watched because they have the power to entertain, educate, and inspire. They often tell compelling stories, explore important themes, or showcase exceptional performances and filmmaking techniques. Watching good movies can broaden your perspective, evoke emotions, and provide a meaningful cultural experience. Additionally, they can serve as a form of escapism or relaxation, allowing you to immerse yourself in different worlds and narratives. Overall, watching good movies enriches your understanding of art, society, and human experiences.
Weekly Activities
As part of experiential learning every week at Chanakya Mandal ends with fun and games and activities. These activities teach important life skills such as team building, leadership, time management, group discussion etc.
Students are encouraged to make mistakes and more importantly to learn from mistakes.
Fort Construction
The first term of the foundation course ends with a fort building activity. In this, groups of students are formed and assigned the responsibility of building a fort. The fort of the students is completed before Diwali.
Artist of the Month
