A participating video by Shreejita Mukherjee of Epic Public School in the Macmillan Education Budding Travelers Contest
We are delighted to be sharing yet another video of one the participants of the Macmillan Education Budding Travelers Contest, a unique initiative that encourages young learners to explore the cultural, historical, and geographical treasures of their surroundings and present them through creative storytelling. The contest provides students with an outstanding platform to develop their research skills, strengthen their narrative abilities and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the rich heritage of India.
For the community of Epic Public School, The Macmillan Budding Traveler Contest turned into a moment of immense pride and celebration. Many may recall thatEpic Public School achieved a remarkable milestone by being the only school to bag three gold medals in the Macmillan Contest. This achievement not only highlights the creativity and dedication of the students but also reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and cultural awareness among young learners.
Besides the three gold medals, some other students also participated in the contest. And one of them is Shreejita Mukherjee, her idea beautifully portrayed the heritage of the Baneswar Temple and the existence of mohan.
She visited the temple along with her mother and started with usual puja rituals. Her creative way of narration reflected both careful research and genuine enthusiasm for participation.
In her carefully crafted presentation, she beautifully captured the the culture and heritage of this temple, explained how the almighty is looking after each and everyone of us from afar. Her main point of focus was the mohan, also known asblack softshell turtles. she mentioned the some information about the pond. she also mentioned about the backstory of mohan , related toRaja Nripendra Narayan.
As we celebrate this grand success of Epic Public School, we also celebrate the spirit of exploration and curiosity that lies at the heart of the Budding Travelers Contest. Such initiatives remind us that the stories of our towns, monuments, and traditions are waiting to be discovered and shared-and sometimes, all it takes is the curiosity of a young traveler to bring them to life.


