Grand Goenkan Festival 2026

A Celebration Beyond Moments

Day 1 | Esteemed Guests

The fest commenced with grace and grandeur at GD Goenka School, Bareilly with the presence of distinguished dignitaries:

  • Maj. General Narendra Shekhawat Chief Guest
  • Brigadier R. D. Singh Guest of Honour
  • Mr. Bhupendra S. Chaudhary – Divisional Commissioner
  • Mr. Anurag Arya – SSP
  • Group Captain Uma Kant Sharma
  • Mr. Manikandan A. – Vice Chairman, BDA

Under visionary leadership, the opening ceremony set a powerful and inspiring tone.

Performances | Expression on Stage

  • Shiv Tandav performance with powerful energy
  • Kindergarten butterfly life cycle presentation
  • Tribute to armed forces by middle school
  • India’s progress act by senior girls
  • International dance by elementary students
  • Karna’s journey portrayal by senior students
  • Live band performance closing the evening

Awards & Recognition

Faculty Honours
  • Pillar of Excellence – Vishnu Devan
  • Acharya Devo Bhava – Prashant Kumar Singh
  • Emerging Innovator – Huda Khan
Student Awards
  • Sahil Aggarwal – Student of the Year
  • Vidhi Raghadia – Artistry
  • Meet Singh Gill – Sports Star
  • Panav – Trail Blazer
  • Vinayak Yadav – Rising Star
  • Nauman Akhtar – Golden Voice
  • Ayushman – Musician
  • Gauri Srivastava – Student Leader

Day 2 | Special Guests

Pooja Thakrey energized the crowd with a musical evening, while Arbaaz Khan created unforgettable interactions with students.

Activities | A Festival of Experiences

  • Zipline, Paintball, Zorbing
  • Archery & Shooting zones
  • Planetarium & Jurassic Park
  • Hot Air Balloon ride
  • Food stalls
  • Art & craft exhibitions

Closing

The fest concluded on a high note, celebrating talent, teamwork, and togetherness.

More than an event — it was a memory for a lifetime.