Oxford Global MUN 2023

Welham Boys’ School participated in the Oxford Global MUN 2023 in Oxford, UK. Welhamites engaged in MUN training and an orientation session by Worldview. The opening ceremony featured Natalie Samarasinghe, former CEO of the United Nations Association UK, and welcomed over 1000 delegates from various nations.

During the MUN sessions, intense diplomatic discussions took place, culminating in a grand closing ceremony at the Sheldonian Theater. Excited about future MUNs, the delegation continued their cultural exploration visiting the Shakespeare Globe, Tower of London, and Oxford Street adorned with Christmas lights. Exploring London's landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Victoria Memorial, the delegation also experienced the magic of the Harry Potter studio tour.

The cultural odyssey continued with visits to the British Museum, the London Eye, and a Thames River cruise. The UK trip offered a perfect blend of fun-filled learning, leaving each participant with cherished memories and valuable exposure.

Le Concours De La Francophonie

Welhamites showcased their brilliance at Le Concours De La Francophonie - Inter School French Competition held at Mayo College, Ajmer. Welham Boys’ School emerged as the Overall 1st Runner-up, a testament to our students' talent and dedication! Congratulations to Yatharth Rajput for securing the 2nd position in the Quiz on Les Pays Francophones.

It was truly an enriching experience for all, fostering learning and camaraderie.

IPSC Model United Nations Conference - Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls’ School, Jaipur

Welham Boys’ School excelled at the Model United Nations Conference held at the Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls’ School, Jaipur under the aegis of the Indian Public Schools Conference. The delegation secured the 'IPSC MUN Best Delegation Trophy' and earned individual accolades:

In United Nations Security Council:

• Samarth Agarwal received a 'Verbal Mention.'
• Atharva Agarwal was honored as the 'Best Delegate.'

In UNGA 1-DISEC:

• Vedant Singh was granted a 'Verbal Mention.'
• Jaap Sardana claimed the title of 'Best Delegate.'

In the United Nations Health Assembly:

• Ashaaz Ansari earned a 'Verbal Mention.'
• Divij Gupta was crowned 'Best Delegate.'

In the United Nations Human Rights Council:

• Pranay Singh Dhaka was awarded a 'High Commendation.'
• Tanay Gupta secured the 'Best Delegate' title.

In Lok Sabha, the House of the People:

• Chirag Bhargava received a 'Special Mention.'
• Trayambak Pathak was declared 'Best Delegate.'

These exceptional individuals showcased their talents and skills on a grand stage, earning well-deserved recognition for their remarkable performances.

Highly Commended Certificate awarded to Sankalp Gupta at the Round Square International Conference 2023

At the prestigious Round Square International Conference 2023 held in Nairobi, Kenya, Welham Boys' School had a moment of tremendous pride as one of our talented students, Sankalp Gupta, achieved a remarkable feat. Sankalp's artistic skills secured him the Highly Commended Certificate in the 16-18 years age category for the esteemed Roy McComish Art Award.

The Roy McComish Art Award is an annual worldwide art competition in which students are invited to submit artwork in any medium to capture the theme of the Round Square International Conference. The Award is named after the founding Headmaster of Box Hill School, which was itself a founding member of Round Square.

Welham Boys’ School is elated to see Sankalp's artistic brilliance being celebrated on an international platform. His achievement serves as an inspiration to all our students, encouraging them to pursue their passions and reach for excellence.

Milestone Extravaganza 2023

Welham Boys' School made a resounding mark at the Milestone Extravaganza 2023 hosted by St. George’s College, Mussoorie. In the Dance event, the School Dance team exhibited exceptional talent and secured the top position, bringing home the prestigious trophy.
Welhamites also excelled in other categories:

• In the videography event, Anmol Aswal, Jaap Sardana, and Trayambak Pathak displayed their remarkable skills, earning them the honorable 2nd runners-up position.
• In the Rap event, Avichal Rai demonstrated his lyrical prowess, securing the esteemed runners-up position.
• This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication and talent of our students, showcasing Welham Boys' School's commitment to excellence and achievement.

Jodhamal Youth Conclave

Welham Boys' School proudly secured the outstanding delegation trophy at the Jodhamal Youth Conclave, hosted by Jodhamal Public School, Jammu from August 25 to August 27, 2023. The event showcased remarkable achievements, with the following students receiving well-deserved accolades:

• Tanveer Madan received a Verbal Mention in the UNHRC committee.
• Ahan Sparsh was honored with a Special Mention in the UNSC committee.
• Atharva Agarwal excelled and earned the title of Best Delegate in the UNSC committee.
• Shashwat Ranjan garnered a Special Mention in the UNW committee.
• Atharva Agrawal was recognized with a Verbal Mention in the AIPPM committee.
• Parth Agarwal received a Verbal Mention in the IPC committee.
• Aayan Roongta received a Verbal Mention in the IPC committee.

Congratulations to all participants for their remarkable achievements!

34th Kamla Jeevan Hindi Debate

The Welham Boys’ School Captain, Trayambak Pathak, was adjudged the best speaker of the 34th Kamla Jeevan Hindi debate hosted by The Doon School from August 24 to August 26, 2023. Welham Boys’ also attained the position of runners-up in the debate.

Apart from the above, the following awards were also won by Welhamites:

• In the initial round, Trayambak Pathak was adjudged the best speaker, while Vihan Shukla stood out as the most promising speaker.
• Moving to the second round, Trayambak Pathak was adjudged the most promising speaker.
• In the third round, Trayambak Pathak's exceptional speaking skills earned him the title of the best speaker once again.
• Advancing to the semi-finals, Trayambak Pathak maintained his outstanding performance as the best speaker, and Pranjal Baluni secured the position of most promising speaker.
• Finally, in the ultimate round, Trayambak Pathak's exceptional speaking abilities were acknowledged once more, culminating in him being named the best speaker of the Kamla Jeevan Debate 2023

Congratulations to all awardees!

The Doon School MUN 2023

Welham Boys' School lifts the Best Delegation Trophy at The Doon School MUN 2023

Welham Boys' School proudly clinched the Best Delegation Trophy at The Doon School MUN 2023. The Welham delegation, showcased exceptional prowess, with 11 of them earning prestigious awards:

The distinguished awardees are as follows:

• Arush Kaintura - Best Delegate (UNSC)
• Keshav Agarwal- High Commendation (IPC)
• Pranay Singh Dhaka - Best Delegate (DISEC)
• Tanay Pratap - Best Delegate (DISEC)
• Shashwat Ranjan - Best Delegate (IMF)
• Jaap Sardana - High Commendation (Indo-Pak Commission)
• Shreyas Shah - Best Delegate (Emergency Response Cabinet)
• Vishrut Khanna - Best Delegate (UNSC)
• Divij Gupta - High Commendation (Cabinet of Mikhail Gorbachev)
• Chirag Bhargava - High Commendation (IPC)
• Vedant Singh - High Commendation (SOCHUM)

This outstanding accomplishment underlines the exceptional dedication and talent of Team Welham. Congratulations on this well-deserved success!

Former Welhamite Shoaib Shawl Selected for Oscars awarding Academy's Gold Rising Programme

Shoaib Shawl, a former Welham Boys' student from the Batch of 2019, has been selected for the prestigious Oscar Academy Gold Rising programme of 2023 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood, USA.

Graduating from the New York Film Academy, Shoaib is already making waves as a production designer and director. During his time at Welham Boys', he honed his filmmaking skills as the Director of the School Film Club, Welham News, showcasing his passion for storytelling and bringing captivating stories to life. Shoaib aims to represent the art and culture of Jammu and Kashmir on an international platform. His remarkable journey is a testament to creativity, determination, and the nurturing environment at Welham Boys'.

QMUN

A group of 13 Welhamites participated and won the Best Delegation Trophy at the QMUN'Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam,'hosted by Selaqui International School.

Krishna Poddar & Samarth Agarwal secured the Best Delegate Awards in DISEC & UNODC respectively, while Divij Gupta and Shreyas Shah secured the Best Delegate Awards in UNSC. Atharva Agarwal and Ahan Sparsh received Outstanding Awards in AIPPM and UNODC respectively. Chiraag Bhargava and Shubh Tandon earned Honorable Mentions in UNODC and DISEC respectively.

Ms. Naina Dhillon, Principal, Vidya Devi Jindal School, and Ms. Sangeeta Kain, Principal, Welham Boys'School, graced the event as Chief Guests for the opening and closing ceremonies respectively.

Congratulations to our outstanding delegates!

KALATARU

Welham Boys’ School proudly lifted the Kalataru Championship Trophy at the Inter-School Visual Art Competition hosted by The Oasis School Dehradun. Congratulations to our talented artists who showcased exceptional skills, resulting in numerous accolades. Aarshay Chaudhary claimed the esteemed first place in Wreath Making, while Avani Sharma and Virat Singh's remarkable artistry secured them the second position in Dream Catchers. Kaustubh Swarup's captivating design in 'My Logo' also earned the well-deserved second spot. Gaurika Kailkhura impressed with her photography skills, while Yash Gupta excelled in coiling, both securing second positions. Aarav Bhimsaria's sculpting talent garnered the noteworthy third position. Additionally, Yug Gupta's typographic prowess and Arham Rizwan's outstanding mark making both earned the second prize. With a total of 8 awards, we proudly lifted the Championship Trophy.