Shemrock Senior Secondary School, Sector 69, Mohali, hosts two-day Literary Festival
The school hosted a vibrant two-day Literary Festival 2025 aimed at promoting reading, writing, authorship and creative expression among students. The campus came alive with literary energy and enthusiasm as students, teachers and parents immersed themselves in a world of books and ideas. The festival commenced with the inauguration of a Book Fair, offering a wide range of books tailored to the interests of students, teachers and parents alike. The chief guests were Vivek Atre and Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, both acclaimed authors and inspiring speakers. Principal Praneet Sohal said literature is more than just reading and writing, it is a spiritual experience that enhances cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence and creativity. She added, "Through such festivals, we aim to nurture a love for books and inspire a lifelong passion for learning in our students." The event also featured the release of two new books: Middle of Every Thing by Shri Vivek Atre and SSB Simplified by Air Commodore Nitin Sathe. The authors shared their personal writing journeys and offered students valuable insights into creative thinking and expression. Students from classes III to XI actively participated in a variety of activities, including story writing, 'Page to Stage', role-play, character dramatisation and dramatic performances.
