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Social Science Fest ‑ 'Connect ‑ 2013' considered as the most potent medium to showcase the Army Public School, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh social issues. As ‘Connect’ epitomizes creativity and it turns passions and dreams into motion, the theme for ‘Connect’, the Inter-school Social Science ‘Connect’ this year was ‘100 Years of Indian Cinema’. Festival hosted by Army Public School, Nehru Road, Lucknow, was held on 25 and 26 October 2013 with Following the immense popularity and response great gusto in which 16 top schools of Lucknow to the Fest, ‘Connect’ ventured into new avenues by had participated. Te festival got bigger, grander and playing host to a wide range of cultural extravaganza. showcased the most talented students of Lucknow. Tis year ‘Connect’ came up with tougher competition, scores of prizes, revelling acts and entertaining events. A wide array of events formed the core of the two days of ‘Connect’. Students battled with grit and determination in eight diferent events. APS, Nehru Road, being the host, participated but did not compete in any of the events. Competition on cartoon making- ‘Cinetoons’ was a pure delight in terms of talent and showed the patience and concentration of the participants. The Debate, ‘Impressions’ on Movies Play a Event- Cinespectra Pivotal Role in Moulding our Society brought out the speaker in each participant. ‘Connect’ was conceptualised in 2011 to establish a platform for enhancing the relationship Competition on movie making ‘Conscience between various schools and to celebrate the spirit of Documentaire’, showed the artistic wonders our children participation and achievement in all its forms. can create with the latest technology, computers and their applications. ‘Connect’, call it the ‘zest for creation’ or ‘a celebration of creativity’, it’s all about setting our wildest ‘Cinespectra’, an event, which included enacting dreams and passions into motion. Te fest is not only a a scene and also designing a poster was well executed panorama of events to test the creative skills of today’s by the students. youth but it also strives to bring together the best talent, all in all an attempt to bestow a memorable and In ‘Behavioural Splash ’riveting performances spellbinding experience. were given by the students through a dramatic presentation. Indian Cinema- a name that invokes in us a kaleidoscope of emotions, a name that touches millions The Quiz Competition, ‘Enquesta’ was an of hearts irrespective of their age, a name that is the incredible battle of brains, with various teams trying foremost flm producing centre worldwide. It’s been 100 to prove their mettle. years but the brilliance of this industry is ever increasing. Two new events ‘Elektra’- Indian Group Singing In the last century, Indian Cinema has refected every and ‘Eyeconic Clicks’- Photography Competition were facet of our life. It has enthralled us, motivated us, also held. united us and above all educated us. Cinema is also January-March 2014 75