School note
The School Tribune
Yadavindra Public School hosted the Frank Anthony Memorial English Debate for ICSE schools. The debate, on AI in education, fostered critical thinking. Gurrehmat Kaur Brar won Best Speaker, while Jagriti Rana and Shine Goyal comprised the Best Team. The event aimed to encourage discussion.
A street play at AKSIPS-41B, Chandigarh, addressed population explosion for World Population Day. The performance, by ‘Theatre for Theatre,’ illustrated overpopulation's impacts: poverty, unemployment, educational deficits, and resource scarcity, emphasizing the alarming rate of global population growth.
DAV Public School Roopnagar honored former student Gagandeep Kaur for passing the CA exam. School officials, including Mohit Jain, Yogesh Mohan Pankaj, and Principal Sangeeta Rani, presented her with gifts. CA Rajiv Gupta, a school alumnus, was also honored, and Pankaj acknowledged his guidance in Gagandeep's success. Gagandeep thanked her commerce teachers.
Major Ajaib Singh Convent School celebrated World Paper Bag Day with NCC cadets. They prepared and distributed paper bags to villagers, promoting eco-friendliness. The event emphasized the environmental benefits of paper bags over plastic, concluding with a pledge to reduce plastic use.
AKSIPS-45 Smart School in Chandigarh marked World Population Day with activities to educate students about overpopulation's impact. The program included an awareness session, quiz, and creative activities. Principal Pamila Kaur stressed responsible resource use and population awareness for sustainability.
Bhavan Vidyalaya, New Chandigarh, held a workshop for pre-primary educators on effective communication and conflict resolution. Facilitated by Vijay Pal Singh and Talvinder Kaur, the session focused on collaborative teaching, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence to improve staff relationships and teaching practices.
Emm Aar International School students performed exceptionally well in the Block-Level 'Yudh Nashe Virudh' competition. Sukhmanpreet Kaur won declamation, Bedika Kumari placed second in essay writing, and Jasmeet Kaur took third in slogan writing (junior category). Namra Noor, Parampreet Kaur, and Sarbjot Kaur dominated senior essay writing, while Rose Preet Kaur achieved third in declamation.
Golden Bells Public School, Mohali, held a project exhibition featuring student work in Maths, Science, and Social Science. Students presented projects on mathematical models, scientific principles, and social issues. The exhibition also showcased Punjabi cultural heritage, impressing the school chairman.
Mount Carmel School, Chandigarh, celebrated students' success in the International Benchmark Tests (IBT). Principal Dr. Parveena John Singh honored high-achieving students, highlighting their strong understanding and application skills. She encouraged all students to pursue academic excellence.
MDAV School 22A's Bhartiya Bhasha Summer Camp 2025 featured a virtual tour of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, student performances, and traditional dish preparation. Students also toured Silvassa and learned about its history and landmarks.
Students from Classes VI-XII marked World Population Day through literary activities like essay writing, poster making, debates, and declamation. The event aimed to raise awareness of global population issues. Winners received certificates from Associate Director Parnika Singh and Principal Rajminder Kaur Jaitla.
Jayesh Thakur and Samarth Gupta from Auckland House School Boys qualified for the State-Level Chess Championship. Jayesh won gold (Under-13) and Samarth silver (Under-17) at the District Shimla Open, competing against 100 participants. The school congratulates them.
Hansraj Public School, Panchkula, held 'Effervescence 2025,' a school exhibition themed 'Icons and Ions of Change.' Focusing on Social Science and Languages, the event featured student presentations like role plays and poetry recitations, with installations on key societal values. Prof. Arvind Kumar and Mr. Shekhar Chandra attended.
Motilal Nehru Public School's Under-17 kabaddi team placed third in a CBSE cluster competition in Bahadurgarh (July 11-13). Facing 24 Haryana teams, they displayed strong discipline and sportsmanship, winning their first two matches before reaching the semi-finals. They received widespread appreciation for their performance.
Anmol Tiwari, a Grade VIII student at Mount Carmel School, won a bronze medal at the Karate Fight League in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Competing in the U-17 58 Kg category, he demonstrated skill and dedication. Principal Parveena John Singh congratulated him on his achievement.
Gian Jyoti Global School Mohali held its Model UN 2025-26, engaging over 40 students in debates on global issues, including AI regulation. Encouraged by the Principal, participants developed diplomatic skills. Prizes were awarded alongside a cultural program.
SBR DAV Public School observed World Population Day and Vana Mahotsav. Students delivered speeches, staged a skit, and took a pledge to protect the environment. Principal Jaswinder Kaur urged tree planting and sustainable living.
DAV Athletics Meet 2025 (Cluster 4) in Chamba saw DAV Chamba win the overall boys' trophy and DAV Surangani win the overall girls' trophy. Individual Best Athlete awards were given in various categories. The event included cultural performances and was attended by Abhimanyu Verma.
Saint Soldier International School's NCC cadets excelled at the CATC. The boys' relay team won gold, led by Surya Partap Singh. Anshika Rana won gold in dance. Vidhi Roswal secured second in poster making and three-legged race. The principal praised the cadets' dedication and teamwork.
Saupin's School held a poetry recitation competition featuring Robert Browning's works. Students from 23 schools competed. Category A winners were Aadita Kapila, Mehr Puri, and Toshani. Roohi Punia, Tejaswani, and Navseerat won in Category B. Carmel Convent School won the overall trophy.