Where Tradition
Meets Celebration
A vibrant tapestry of festivals, performances, debates and drama — TNHA's cultural life is as rich as India's own heritage.
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A Rich Tradition of Art, Drama & Festival
The New Heights Academy has a very rich and strong tradition of cultural activities — spanning Indian music, western music, dramatics, debates and much more. Various festivals are celebrated across Houses, in our School Temple and throughout the campus.
All Houses participate in various categories of Indian and Western music and stage Hindi or English plays of 30–45 minutes. The plays are of a very high standard — reflecting months of rehearsal and artistic dedication.
Beyond inter-house competitions, musical programmes are staged on Independence Day, Republic Day, Prize Giving and festivals including Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas and Janmashtami. Our students have formed their own school orchestra band and regularly host programmes by well-known Indian classical artistes.
Festivals & Programmes
Throughout the year, TNHA comes alive with colour, music and community as we celebrate India's diverse traditions.
Diwali Celebrations
The Festival of Lights is celebrated with clay lamp decoration, rangoli competitions, devotional music and a school-wide Lakshmi puja. Students also share the story of Diwali through skits.
October / NovemberHoli Festival
Vibrant celebrations with folk songs, colour play and traditional sweets. Junior students present folk dances and a special assembly exploring the mythology and joy behind Holi.
MarchChristmas & Eid
Interfaith harmony is at the heart of TNHA. Christmas carols, carol services, Eid greetings and shared feasts mark our inclusive, pluralistic school culture with warmth and joy.
December / VariableJanmashtami
Students perform Raas Leela, sing bhajans and participate in Dahi Handi — immersing themselves in the devotional traditions of Lord Krishna's birth celebration.
AugustDrama & Theatre
Annual inter-house drama competitions feature full-length Hindi and English plays — showcasing student talent in acting, direction, set design and technical production.
All YearDebates & Elocution
Inter-house and inter-school debates, elocution contests and quiz competitions — building confident communicators who can articulate ideas with clarity and conviction.
All Year
The Inter-House Culture War
Every year, TNHA's four houses compete fiercely across cultural categories — Indian music, Western music, Hindi play and English play. The competition is intense, the talent incredible and the atmosphere electric.
Students spend months rehearsing, building sets and rehearsing lines. Parents, teachers and the community attend the final performances — making it one of the most celebrated events in the TNHA calendar.
Culture in Full Colour
Every celebration leaves behind a story worth telling.
Upcoming Cultural Events
Annual Cultural Fest 2025–26
The grand celebration of student talent across music, dance, drama and cultural presentations. Open to parents and community guests.
Independence Day Celebration
Flag hoisting, patriotic songs, march past and an inter-house patriotic play — celebrating India's freedom with pride and passion.
Christmas & Winter Cultural Show
Carol singing, cultural performances and a shared winter feast celebrating harmony and diversity in the TNHA community.