New Public School, Sector 18, Chandigarh

The Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony of the school brought together students, teachers, and staff to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the academic session 2024-25. The ceremony honoured the exceptional talent, dedication, and sportsmanship exhibited by students through a series of inter-house activities held throughout the year. The event commenced with welcoming the gathering and expressing pride in the accomplishments of the students. Drish Saroya, a Class XI student, was recognised for winning gold medal at the fourth Indo-Nepal International Taekwondo Competition in the U-17 boys’ category. The competition results of the Inter-House Hindi Debate were also announced, with winners from Satluj House and other houses receiving accolades for their outstanding performances. Twelve individual trophies were presented in various categories, including basketball, dramatics, volleyball, football, literary, chess, carom, creativity, notice board, badminton, academics, and athletics. The most prestigious honour, the Himalayan Trophy, was awarded to Chenab House for their consistent performance and hard work throughout the year. The ceremony was a true testament to the spirit of competition, resilience, and teamwork that defines the school community. Principal Manish Hablani congratulated all winners and emphasised the importance of perseverance in achieving excellence. The event concluded with a heartfelt message to all students, encouraging them to continue striving for greatness and to look forward to future accomplishments.