Every attempt is made to introduce children to the rich and varied artistic traditions of the country. Children are allowed to experiment and explore in their chosen medium before being guided to a structured approach. Eminent painters, sculptors, potters are regularly invited to the school. Students are taken to art galleries and shown art films to heighten their awareness and appreciation. Art and Craft Art is harnessed to enrich other branches of learning. For instance Art forms like Madhubani, Palchitras, Warli paintings, etc. also are used to provide a backdrop to story-telling.
Visiting tribal artists are invited to demonstrate their craft.
 Art activity is plentifully evident all over the school. It is seen in the arrangements of the Display Boards, the designing of invitation cards, sign boards, stickers & posters. It is evident in the way we celebrate our festivals – rangoli/ kolam for Diwali, floral displays for Onam and Phool Walon Ki Sair. In the clay- modeling for making of Ganesha for Ganesh Chaturthi and Easter eggs for Easter. As also during Environment Week when, for instance, a 40 feet long serpent is fashioned from old plastic water bottles strung together and festooned with coloured ribbons of paper with a placard saying “Dear children please save me”. The message is bold & clear and goes straight to the heart. Fine arts, including the History of Fine Arts are offered as a course of study in class XII.
The School offers the following courses in art and crafts.
•Painting and drawing
•Tie and dye Techniques of orienting Batik
•Puppet making
•Decorating gift boxes
•Needle work & embroidery
•Jewellery making
•Flower making
•Candle making
•Mask making
•Origam Rangoli/Kolam
•Clay modeling on our own electric potter’s
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