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Mission:Grandfather'sBoxThisstorytakesplace10yearsinthepast.Iwasabouteightyearsoldthen;itwasalsothetimethatIwasobsessedwithspyandfantasynovels.Ithoughtofmyselfasaspywhohadtoopenaboxwiththreeheavylayersofsecurity.Itwasaboxthatmygrandfatherhadleftbehindwhenhepassedaway,butIwasneverallowedtoopenit.Myonlygoalthenwastoopenit.Thethreelayersofsecuritywere:1.TheplacefromwhereIhadtoretrievethebox%u2013thelaser-filledroomofmyparents,whereIhadtoescapetheirlaserlikesenses.2.TheplacewhereIhadtoretrievethekey%u2013theunderworldwheretheCerberuswatchedover:thedoghouseofmysister%u2019sdoginthefrontyard.Thedoghatedme,anditbitmeafewtimes,too.ItwastheplacewhereIhadfailedmostofthetime.3.Lastly,mydearlittlesister,whowasthensix.Shewasacomplaintboxandhadthefunofherlifegettingmescolded.Ihadneverenteredthatstagebefore,butthen,IwasconfidentthatIwouldbestallofthem.Rightateleveno%u2019clock,Istartedmymission.AndIwasfullyprepared.Itiptoedintomyparents%u2019roomandstoletheboxfromthedrawer,whichIhadopenedbeforehand.Ihadtobecauseitwasacreakyoneandwokemyparentsupaboutonehundredtimes.Anyway,thatwasmyone-thousandththirty-fifthattempt.Isafelyretrievedthebox,andIwasontothenextstage,theonethathauntedmefordaysbecauseofthenumberoftimesIfailedthere.Thedoghatedme,mysmellinparticular.Itchewedonmyclothes,andIhatedit.Ihadtriedtoretrievethekeysinabunchofwaysbefore.Ihadputonastrongperfumeonce,butthatendedupprovokinghim.Itriedthefriendshipschemeandfailed.ButthenIcameupwithanelaborateplan.Iranoutofmyhouseandpulledoutaladder,tookastone,andclimbedupthewallfromtheoutside.Imadeasoundbyhittingthewallwiththestonejustenoughtowakehimupandlurehimintomytrap.JustbelowtheplacewhereIhadmadethesoundwasaheapofmywornclothes%u2013hisfavouritechewtoy.Theplanwentwithoutahitch,andhefellintothetrap.Whilehewaspreoccupied,Igotdownoutsidethehouse,movedtheladderclosertothedoghouse,andfinallyretrievedthekey.Iranbackinafterthat.Finally,Iwasontothelaststage.MysisterwokeupeveryhourtoseeifIwasuptosomethingornot.Itwasabouttimeforthat.Iquicklywenttobedpretendingtosleep.Icouldhearhergettingupandgoingaroundmybed.WhenIconfirmedthatshewasasleep,Iwenttothehallwaytoopenthebox.IputthekeyinthekeyholewhenIhd,%u201cAh!Ikwyuwutomthi!Didyuthinkyoucouldescapethegretdttive,Tany?Iwyourmuddyfootprints!Hee-hee.Mom!Dad!Bigbrotherdiditagain!%u201dDespaircamerushingtomeasIbecamedesperatetoseethecontentsofthebox.Istilltriedtoopentheboxwhenmyparentsrushedover,butmytreasureslippedrightfrommyhands.Ihadtriedmanytimesafterthat,butintheend,Inevergottoknowwhatlayinside.eTHEANNUALDAYA Spectacular Celebration of Joy and Unity By: V. Lakshanya, VI G, Bhabha HouseHyderabad,25th December 2024____________________________________The much-awaited annual day at our school held on 21st and 22nd December 2023-2024 was a celebrationfilled with unforgettable moments of excitement, talent and unity. The atmosphere was electric, as students,teachers and parents gathered at the school%u2019s main stage, eager to witness the culmination of a year%u2019s hard workand creativity.A Magical Beginning: As the event began, the stage was beautifully adorned with bright lights, colourfulballoons, and a huge screen. The screen was set with an elegant backdrop, creating a perfect space for theperformances that were about to unfold. The principal's address marked the start of the event. With a smile, hewelcomed everyone and expressed his pride in the students%u2019 accomplishment. His words echoed the spirit oftogetherness and hard work that defines our school.Cultural Extravaganza: The evening%u2019s highlight was undoubtedly the cultural performances by the students.The event initiated with a grand opening dance that showcased an enchanting blend of classical andcontemporary styles. Dressed in colourful costumes, the dancers move gracefully, captivating the audience inlively rhythms that set the tone for theevening. Next was the ballet dance. The ballet dancers followed with amesmerizing routine , their delicate movements telling a story of a king%u2019s court. The annual day was a truereflection of happiness , harmony and joy.