St  Britto’s Academy hosted “Royal Grid Lock” the mega cultural event based on the theme” Believe You Can”. The theme invokes sportive spirit among the students in and around the city and has created a platform to showcase their talents.  The year 2017 has marked an outstanding performance, 26 schools participated and competed in various competitions. The chief guests were the special invitees of the day, Mr Sam Anton- Film_Director of Tamil Film Industry and Mr Kalidas Jeyaraman-Actor in Malayalam Film Industry .

The inauguration of the event took place in the SMR hall at 9.30 am. The Chief guest inaugurated the event with the lighting of the lamp and then the choir enchanted the  audience with their melodious voice praising God for his presence and guidance through out the day. There were various’ Dance Events’ such as- the Retro dance, Diya dance, Yoga dance and Martial dance. There were’ Dramas’ to enact, entitled as – Cherish or Perish, Cultural Portrayal of India. The topics given for’ Creative Strokes Art’ contest were-Colouring  Nature, Fantasy Characters and’ Pencil sketch of monuments’. There were’ Wall Paintings’ contest on the topic ‘Indian Culture’.  There were also other competitions such as-  Jam, Dumb charades Adzap, Adapt tune. Shipwreck , Channel Surfing etc.

The events were deligently organised within the school premises. The judges ,  appointed for the various events were well equipped in the field of art and music. They appreciated the vibrant performances of the students and declared the  winners  in the Validatory function.The awards had been categorized with the specific events. The winners  for Dance and Drama received’-Young talent  Award’.  ‘Artist Award” for  Creative Strokes.” Best of the Best Award” was  given to the winners of Jam, Dumb charades, Adzap. Adaptune, Shipwreck and Channel- Surfing.

There was thundering applause from the audience, as they heard the over all  award being announced. Lalaji Memorial Omega International  Residential  School has won the over all award- honoured by the Rolling trophy and Vels Vidyashram is the Runner’s up. The Chief guest delivered a motivating  speech. He gave much importance to the need for arranging such a fantabulous programme and appreciated  the students for their laudable performances. Everyone enjoyed the cultural fest that revealed many aspects of our culture and traditions. Indeed it was a glorious event! We look ahead for the coming  year.