Organized by the IITK Chess Club, the workshop for classes 3 and 4 introduced students to chess fundamentals. Chess boards were also donated for continued practice and enthusiasm.

The school also initiated the Panchamrit mid-day nutrition program in collaboration with Hall 5 of IIT Kanpur.

A special event, Vigyan Veethika 2024, marked the first annual event at the science lab and spanned three days of science demonstrations, interactive lectures, and a model-making competition. The event featured sessions by IITK faculty and enthusiastic participation from students across Kanpur, making it a truly memorable scientific celebration.

The inauguration of Vigyanalaya, a state-of-the-art science laboratory at Opportunity School, IIT Kanpur, was held on 20th April 2024, marking a significant step in the school’s journey towards scientific learning. It was a dream project of Prof. H C Verma and Late Prof. Sameer Khandekar, to establish an applied science laboratory at Opportunity School. The lab was inaugurated by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, in the presence of distinguished guests including Prof. S. Ganesh, Prof. Sudeep Bhattacharjee, and Padma Shri Prof. Verma. The lab is mainly set up with the generous support of Shiksha Sopan and Kewal Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

The school organized a variety of enriching workshops and summer camps for students from Grades 3 to 8 from 21st to 30th May 2024. Students participated in sessions on sports, yoga, painting, computer literacy, embroidery, and fun-based mathematics, guided by volunteers from IITK and Shiksha Sopan. A special camp on Arduino programming introduced students to the basics of robotics and self-driving car models. These sessions gave students opportunities to explore their interests beyond the classroom and boosted their confidence in STEM-related subjects.

Additional workshops on topics like handwriting, electronics, climate change, and water conservation were also conducted. A standout event was the “Life and Carbon” awareness program, which included interactive sessions, quizzes, and creative competitions to promote environmental awareness among young learners.

This year was filled with competitions and celebrations that allowed students to showcase their creativity and talents. Events included Hindi and English handwriting contests, a Paheli quiz, Ramayana quiz, and poetry recitation sessions. Students also took part in an eco-friendly product competition where they created wall hangings and decorations using recycled materials. Janmashtami, Dussehra, Diwali, Teachers’ Day, Republic Day, and other festivals were celebrated through assemblies, performances, and class activities, creating a rich cultural learning environment.

Students of Opportunity School achieved great success in various external events. During Wildlife Week 2024 at Kanpur Zoo, they won several first prizes in quizzes, rangoli, mehndi, and drama competitions. One of the students, Rahul from Class 7th, received an Inspire Fellowship for his innovative idea of a Metro Ambulance. Students also presented at the G-20 Y20 Youth Consultation Summit and participated in inter school Sanskrit and Science fairs.

The school welcomed several dignitaries and visitors throughout the year. These included Mr. Alok Agarwal from Reliance Industries, the Akshay Patra team, and alumni donors exploring ways to support the school. Students were also taken on educational visits to the Critical Zone Observatory and Environmental Monitoring Stations as part of their science curriculum. Workshops were hosted by IIT Kanpur faculty and included themes such as drinking water conservation, robotics, and light physics.