The 37th
Celebration of Excellence in our school was one of the most enticing events I
have ever been part of. This year felt even more special because the Chief
Guest was Ambassador Dr Deepak Vohra, and everyone in
the school was talking about how important this day would be. I was happier
because I gave a trial for the dance performance, and to my surprise, I got
selected.
When my teacher
told me that I had been chosen as the main lead dancer, I felt a mixture of
emotions at the same time. I had never led a group before, and I kept wondering
if I would be able to remember all the steps. Our practice started in school
first. Every day, after classes, we would gather in the assembly area and practise. My
teacher guided me with a lot of patience. She corrected my steps gently and
encouraged me even though I made mistakes. Her words gave me confidence and
comfort. At home too, I practised daily. I stood in front of the mirror,
repeated the expressions, checked my hand movements, and tried to make each
step look perfect. Sometimes I felt tired, and sometimes I felt scared that I
might forget everything on the final day. But each time, I reminded myself that
I had worked very hard and that my teachers believed in me. Slowly, practising
in front of the mirror became something I enjoyed. I could see myself getting
better every day, and that made me smile.
When the day
finally arrived, I felt very nervous. My hands were cold, and my heart was
beating so fast. Standing backstage, I kept telling myself, “You can do this.”
When the music started, and the lights came on, something changed inside me.
All my fears disappeared, and I danced with confidence. I could feel the energy
of my team, and it made me even stronger. When the performance ended, there was
loud applause. I saw my teachers clapping proudly and my friends cheering for
me. At that moment, I felt truly happy.
After the event,
many teachers and students came to appreciate me. They said the dance looked
beautiful and that I had done a wonderful job as the lead. Hearing that made
all my hard work worth it. I felt proud of myself, not only because I danced
well, but because I faced my fear and enjoyed every part of the journey. Taking
part in the 37th Celebration of Excellence taught me that practice, courage,
and self-belief can help you achieve anything. I will always remember this
experience as one of the happiest moments of my school life.
Angel
Class 5
