DC Model Senior Secondary School, Panchkula

An inter-school declamation competition, themed around thought-provoking topics, was held at the school. The eight shortlisted participants reached the final round, showcasing their flair for language. The event featured speeches on topics such as ‘Gratitude for the present moment and the fullness of life now is the true prosperity’, ‘Prayer should be the key in the morning and the lock at night’, ‘Education should be for life, not for living’, and ‘Some say that knowledge is power, but it is not true. Character is power’. Students participated enthusiastically, demonstrating their confidence and eloquence in delivering their speeches. The competition was tough, making it challenging for the judges to give judgment. Principal Deepika Bhardwaj congratulated and blessed all the participants, emphasising the importance of such events in honing public speaking skills and building character. Manya bagged the first position, Divisha second and Ankit third. The consolation was given to Harshita.