Thank You!

The winners of the PSN Resonance 2015 was Vasant Valley School, Vasant Kunj who bagged the final trophy! We congratulate you and all the other winners; it was a great success only because of your skills and time.

Pathways School Noida thanks all the visitor schools, teachers and guest judges who invested their creative skills and time to open up new perceptions about the issue of masculinity. Resonance has been an eye-opener for many of us as it has changed the way we look at men and the dilemmas they go through; from the pressurising responsibilities, misconceptions and victimisation. Pathways is proud that it could act as a medium to address this social issue which is why we would love to see you next year too to address a new issue, a new cause.

An Eye-Opening Start to the Festival

The Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony started off with the guest speaker, Mr. Rahul Roy delivering a speech on masculinity and its impact on a man’s surroundings and society, most commonly in the form of violence and power. The opening ceremony of Pathways School Noida’s Resonance 2015 continued with a profound set of statements, based on masculinity that were exchanged between the students and the guest speaker. His statements highlighted the various surroundings and environments that demand a man to exhibit the different traits of himself which include being tough, approachable, protecting and powerful. Mr. Roy’s views formed many questions in the minds of the students which were entertained by him in a good spirit. These questions were as diverse as the audience of students who came from different schools.

Being an individual who was extensively engaged in depicting masculinity through different means of media like films and books, Mr. Rahul Roy delivered an unforgettable speech which had a strong impact on the students. He increased the span of our knowledge on masculinity due to a deep evaluation of its symptoms and the concept itself.  The balanced arguments in Mr. Rahul Roy’s speech further strengthened its impact on the young audience and played a significant role in clearing the mental cobwebs of masculinity among individuals, especially among the students and the teachers. Finally Mr. Rao ended his speech by stating the role of masculinity that creates a ‘sense of entitlement and power’ for the male gender, leaving the audience with a profound thought to ponder on.

Mr. Rahul Roy, Guest Speaker – Enlightens The Gathering

Resonance 2015 welcomed Mr. Rahul Roy, a famous filmmaker and author as the guest speaker. Mr. Roy is a seasoned individual whose work has revolved around the study of masculinity, communalism and labor. Recently, his graphic book on masculinities titled ‘A Little Book on Men’, was published by Yoda Press.

We the students of Pathways School, Noida, thank Mr. Roy for coming and speaking about Masculinity, it’s roots and what it entails and imposes upon an individual in the society. His words have been immensely illuminating.