VIVUM 2017
A cultural and sporting extravaganza was held by TISB Bangalore on 21 and 22 August 2017.

The students from Classes XI and XII took part in an expanse of 20 events which included football, throw ball, basket ball, tennis, gaming, movie making, quizzing and debating. Every event was taken up by the students with a lot of enthusiasm and commitment which brought them a lot of appreciation. The boys football team and the girls’ throwball team of NPS International Mysore won the runner’s up trophy.

It was indeed an enriching experience and an excellent platform for learning for all the students who participated in the event.

English Play Festival
The English play performed by our school students in Kalasuruchi was a great exposure and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We started practice for the play two weeks in advance, roles were allotted, the script was written and edited and our costumes were finalized. Our entire team worked really hard and we gave it our all to make the play a success. It was a very unique experience because none of us had written and directed a play before.

On Monday, 6 November 2017 at 4 pm our team assembled at Kalasuruchi. We practiced for a short while, trying to remember our dialogues and get into character. The staff at Kalasuruchi even did our makeup and gave us refreshments. The play went on smoothly with Ms.Seema and Ms.Vidhatri guiding us throughout the event. We gave it our very best and the audience received it very well. We all received certificates and a trophy was given to the student director.

The plot of the play was about a poor boy who was adopted by a financially stable family who provided him with a good education. As a result he becomes a successful man; he takes up his father’s company and improves the business. He then faces a traumatic incident where he is reminded of his past. He then sets off to find his parents, only to discover that he has a younger sister. The play portrays scenes of child abuse, child trafficking and child labor encouraging us to promote ideas of education and security.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
MUN, as a simulation of the United Nations, gives students a chance to stand up for issues that matter to the world today. Conference delegates research and prepare policy statements, and draft resolutions.. The Conference also offers students the opportunity to connect and form friendships and alliances beyond their community.

A team of 20 student delegates from NPSI Mysore representing various countries and the four organs of the United Nations took part in this competition held on the 10th, 11th and 12th of November 2017. The four organs UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) , UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation) and WHO (World Health Organisation) had specific agendas namely Gender Equality, Eradication of Poverty, Reduction of Global Food Wastage and Providing Water and Sanitation for All .

There were eight other schools from Mysore that participated in this competition. The first day was an orientation session wherein the methodology and terminologies related to MUN were explained. The next two days were rigorous discussion sessions involving proposals for moderated and unmoderated caucuses allowing students to lobby and form blocs of allies. There were leadership summits and conferences on issues of global importance.

Our student delegates actively debated and voiced their opinions with confidence, making their presence felt and winning appreciation from all quarters. This event helped our student delegates to increase their knowledge of diplomacy and develop the skills of critical analysis, public speaking, and negotiation. Seven of our students were awarded the title of 'Best Diplomats' at the conference.