Bangalore Archdiocese

Media Release

Bengaluru, Aug 5 : It was evident that the celebration of St. Joseph's School Bengaluru's centennial, which took place on1st and 2nd August, 2024, was a huge success. The festival “Arcanum” (meaning mystery/secret) included a wide range of competitions and events that enthralled both attendees and competitors. Mr. Ian Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer of the TEAM Multi-Academy Trust, was the event's Chief Guest. His words of encouragement struck a chord with everyone, and his presence really enhanced the celebration.

Through events like Syntheto, an exciting music competition where several school bands exhibited their individual styles and electrified the audience with electric performances, the inter-school fest highlighted the abilities of students from famous schools in Bengaluru. Zenith Arc, where players' skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and dedication were showcased in tough and difficult basketball battles. Moot Court was a forum for prospective attorneys to practice their advocacy and present their cases, impressing judges with their eloquence and legal understanding. Students interested in pursuing careers in sports management turned up in large numbers for Athlos, an educational event that provides insights into managing and organizing sports. Participants in Identity Theft, an event that emphasized public speaking and critical thinking, had the opportunity to demonstrate their intelligence and problem-solving skills.

The pupils' engagement and passion were admirable since they promoted a sense of community and togetherness.

Student’s Feedback:

1. The event was fun, but it also gave us the opportunity to cultivate a lot of skills that would benefit us later on. The event was fascinating all around! remarked Occulus participants Dhravin and Huzaifa.
2. "As it was my first personality event, I felt a lot of anxiety. It's created a high standard and inspired me to take part in more of these kinds of events. Will attend if Arcanum has a second edition!” declared Deshna, an Identity Theft participant.
3. We gained fantastic experience and exposure from this festival. Two of our event heads, Ishita and Sheana, stated, "We gained knowledge on how to plan events, work together, and develop team management abilities".
4. It improved our ability to communicate with strangers and taught us how to view the world from various angles. Another one of our event coordinators, Anyaa, added, "It also gave me the chance to make a lot of new friends."

Overall winners St. Joseph's Boys High School reported that Arcanum was run extremely professionally for a first edition, with time management being an outstanding feature. Also, St. Joseph's University Vice President Mr. David Sagairaj paid a visit to the campus. The events were carried out with a great deal of spontaneity and under intense supervision, and the kids exceeded their expectations.

With a DJ night featuring DJ Rubz and DJ Paddy that was open to all attendees, parents, and kids, the festival ended on a high note and left everyone anticipating the next amazing Arcanum event.