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Multiple Intelligences and Me - Apotheosis Suncity School, Sector 54, Gurugram organised the eighth edition of the inter-school competition -‘Mi-Me-Apotheosis’ on 6th November, 2020. Based on the theory of Multiple Intelligences by Dr. Howard Gardener, the event was conducted on a virtual platform for the first time. Learners from a number of prestigious schools such as Mayo College (Ajmer), Scottish High International School, Shiv Nadar School, Lotus Valley International School (Noida and Gurugram), GD Goenka Public School DAV (Gurugram and Delhi), Amity International school, Venkateshwar School-Delhi and other schools participated in the event that aims at aiding holistic development by stimulating and challenging distinct types of intellectual competencies. A unique competition, ‘MI-Me’ is inspired by the theory that every individual possesses a unique blend of eight intelligences and should not be judged on the basis of any one or two kinds of intellectual abilities. The eight intelligences outlined by Gardener are: musical–rhythmic, visual–spatial, verbal–linguistic, logical–mathematical, bodily–kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

The premise of the competition is to explore, discover and learn through a diverse set of activities. New skills emerge along with new perspectives. The intellectual abilities of participants are constantly challenged thereby resulting in creativity. Being more creative and ‘multi-modal’ in thinking ensures a holistic personality through MI-me.

The Mi-me event comprised of five competitions -‘Making Connections’: based on linguistic intelligence, ‘Art to Astound’- based on intrapersonal and naturalistic intelligence, ‘Design thinking’: related to musical intelligence and technological know-how, ‘Calisthenics’ which encouraged students to showcase their kinesthetic intelligence and ‘VUCA- Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous’ based on logical thinking.

The competition started with a lamp-lighting ceremony conducted by the Director of Suncity School, Mrs Rupa Chakravarty to invoke the blessings of the Goddess of learning, Goddess Saraswati. This was followed by an Indian classical group dance performance based on the theme of ‘Vasudeva Kutumbakam’ - the world is one family. An eminent panel of judges including Ms Pragati Agarwal- Founder – Art Tree; Ms Rema Kumar- a textile designer and author, Mr Anansh Prasad- Founder and Managing Director of Skillsphere Education; Mr.Vamshidhar Lanka- Callido Learning; Prof. Kakori Sen- Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor with Jindal Global University, Ms Saleha Singh- a communications professional; Ms Preeti Rajgarhia- Director Margam Nrityalaya and Mr. Sanjay Singh Rana- an acclaimed choreographer . They all judged the performances of the talented learners.

Rupa Chakravarty, Director -Suncity School praised the efforts of all the participants and thanked the participating schools for their contribution in making ‘MI-me-Apostheosis 2020’ a success. The ‘Overall Championship’ trophy was awarded to Scottish High International school.

The awards given to the winners were an outcome of the creative talents of Suncity School students. Five students of Suncity School had authored and published their books during the lockdown proving that the break from routine was actually a time of intellectual awakening for them. The winners were awarded with ‘The Grey in the Black and White’ by Arnav Gilhotra (Grade XII), ‘Ten Tales for Teens’ by Ayushi Kaushal (Grade IX), ‘Criminal Things’ by Aarya Saraf (Grade VIII), ‘The Hopeless and the Cynical’ by Paridhi Rankawat (alumnus of Suncity school –batch of 2017) and ‘Beyond Illusions’ by Aryaman Agarwal (alumnus of Suncity School-batch of 2018). The School Director applauded their innovative thought process and their contribution to ingenious literature.