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this purpose, the academic year 2013- 2014, the tenth responsibility and freedom once given the training and year of the school, was dedicated to Heritage Alive ± “It’s expectations.” Our Responsibility”. Tis Fest was not just a one day exhibition. Some On 1 February 2014, Te Orchid School came of the highlights of events leading to the Fest: alive with the Orchid interpretation of Indian heritage in its full glory. From Bhatukli display by Limca Book  Heritage Walk by teachers organized by INTACH. All Social Science and Visual Arts of Records record holder Mr. Karandikar to Tribal teachers went for this walk with expert architect Art, Mangala Gauri performances to folk music and dance performance from all over India, to a Kushti Jui Tawade as their guide. Tey, then, became demonstration, the Orchid School opened its doors to the guides for their classes for their respective Heritage feld trips. all lovers and conservers of Indian Heritage.  Workshops on Tribes of India and ‘Understanding Prof. Vijay Sathe, eminent researcher and Architecture of a Place’. ± Class VI ± X . archaeologist, and Ms. Prajakta Panshikar, consultant for Heritage activities with Janwani were the Chief  Panel Discussion on ‘Mobilizing Living Guest and Special Guest of Honour, respectively. In Heritage for Sustainable Development’. Te his message to the students, Prof. Sathe urged them to Speakers were Dr. R. Tribhuwan ± Tribal expert, be ‘aware’ of the changes happening around us so that Ms Supriya Mahabaleshwarkar, Coordinator, we can deal with them in an intelligent manner. He INTACH, Pune, Ms. Sonja Chandrachud, believes that our heritage is evolving and that students author of contemporary historical fction and have an important role in it. Ms. Panshikar appreciated Ms. Sujata Dharap, artist. Attendees ± Class the eforts of the students to bring Heritage Alive. VII ± IX. The School atrium welcomed all with its  Storython ± Inter Generational Stories ± beautiful Rangoli Kaaleen, the Deep Stambh and the recording Indian stories that are slowly fading lanterns. Each class from Class III to Class VIII put away, by teachers, students and parents, in up impressive displays - re-creation of Bhimbetka association with Te Kahaani Project. Caves, the shadow and sound show of the Battle of  Dada ± Dadi Ki Kahaniyan, in association with Haldighati, enactment of Shakuntala, the evolution Te Kahaani Project ± where grandparents came of communication, architecture, religion, cuisine, the to tell stories from the epics or stories they had freedom struggle, everything was brought alive by the heard when they were young, to children of students in diferent ways. Classes III, IV and V. Class IX took it ahead to prove that ‘Indian-ness’  Field Trips ± Ruins of Hampi, Museums in Pune, is not just about the Incredible India of posters and the ‘wadas’ of Pune museums. It is also about the Indomitable India that can face challenges of terrorism as well as globalization. Te Heritage Alive Fest has not been just an Class X showcased ‘Changing trends in Indian event. It has been a means of responding to Living Politics’. As the school Director Lakshmi Kumar said Heritage in the best way we can so that we are aware of in her feedback, Our young students are truly capable of what we pass on as heritage to the next generation. 116 Collaborative Learning