Christmas – a season of giving; a time when even the miserly scrooge was transformed into a benevolent and generous person. The CHIREC Fete, held on Saturday, 24th December 2011, saw numerous students and parents buying food and merchandise and also playing games. A haunted house, fashion show, rock band, DJ and carnival added to the fun and frolic. The Raffles which were drawn six times added to the surprise element with magnificent prizes. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the government school adopted by CHIREC; to improve its infrastructure, to equip the class rooms and library, apart from helping in teaching.
At a time when schooling is focused only on scoring marks, it is refreshing to see the students of CHIREC taking an initiative to help the underprivileged. The students of classes XI and XII visited construction site schools, where they played with and taught the children rhymes, health and hygiene, arts and crafts and first aid. Last year, the CHIREC family had organized a fund raiser, where students raised one and a half lakh rupees and the school contributed an equal amount, the proceeds of which were used to aid NDTV in its mission ‘Save The Tiger’. CHIREC has always prided itself on its dedication to helping those in need, and this year’s Fete will take this one step further with the participation of the parents as well.
Many parents and guests were seen participating with zest and enthusiasm. The stalls set up by students and parents alike were doing brisk business. The Alumni who were invited by the school were amazed at the arrangements made. All guests when asked applauded CHIREC’s efforts in doing their bit for spreading some cheer. The participants could not help feeling like the swallow in the ‘The Happy Prince’, “though its cold outside I feel so warm” and CHIREC just as the prince did, says, “It’s because you have done a good deed”. A warm glow could be seen on every members face as they experienced the JOY OF GIVING.
This Christmas Fete has definitely encouraged and inspired the CHIREC Family to spread joy and cheer to those less fortunate than themselves; bringing out the true spirit of Christmas.
Christmas – a season of giving; a time when even the miserly scrooge was transformed into a benevolent and generous person. The CHIREC Fete, held on Saturday, 24th December 2011, saw numerous students and parents buying food and merchandise and also playing games. A haunted house, fashion show, rock band, DJ and carnival added to the fun and frolic. The Raffles which were drawn six times added to the surprise element with magnificent prizes. 
The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the government school adopted by CHIREC; to improve its infrastructure, to equip the class rooms and library, apart from helping in teaching.
Many parents and guests were seen participating with zest and enthusiasm. The stalls set up by students and parents alike were doing brisk business. The Alumni who were invited by the school were amazed at the arrangements made. All guests when asked applauded CHIREC’s efforts in doing their bit for spreading some cheer. The participants could not help feeling like the swallow in the ‘The Happy Prince’, “though its cold outside I feel so warm” and CHIREC just as the prince did, says, “It’s because you have done a good deed”. A warm glow could be seen on every members face as they experienced the JOY OF GIVING.
