Celebrate womanhood, celebrate Teej!

Apex International Public School celebrated the vibrant festival of Teej—a symbol of the arrival of the monsoon and the rejuvenation of nature—with great enthusiasm. The event was beautifully hosted by Nehru House under the able guidance of Principal Ms. Shallu Gupta.

A special morning assembly marked the beginning of the celebrations. Ms. Gitanjali addressed the students, highlighting the cultural and seasonal significance of Teej. The school campus came alive as both students and teachers dressed in traditional Punjabi attire, enhancing the festive spirit.

Adding to the celebration, everyone relished traditional delicacies like kheer and malpudas. Students from classes 8 to 10 showcased their talent through traditional songs and dances, embracing the cultural heritage with pride.

Teachers of Nehru House also shared tokens of appreciation by presenting bangles, bindis, and henna cones to all staff members, reflecting love, gratitude, and festive joy.

A major highlight of the day was the Miss Teej Competition, organized for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, categorized into three groups: (1) KG to Class 2
(2) Classes 3 to 5
(3)Classes 6 to 12


Participants dressed up as Punjabi Muttiyars, performed ramp walks, recited boliyan, and presented traditional dances such as Giddha.

The winners were selected based on costume, accessories, use of props, and confidence. The results were as follows:

• KG to Class 2: 🏆 Hargun Kaur (Prep) miss teej & Sharvin Kaur (Prep) – consolation

• Classes 3 to 5: 🏆 Hargun Kaur (Class 3) & Harshnoor Kaur (Class 4) – Miss Teej

• Classes 6 to 12: 🏆 Harnoor Kaur (Class 6) & Deepika (Class 10) – Miss Teej

🎖️ Sukhleen Kaur (Class 11) – Consolation Prize
School Chairman Sardar Ravinder Singh Dosanjh and Principal Ms. Shallu Gupta congratulated all the winners and extended their warm wishes to the staff and students.