Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 25: Model Academy today hosted an inter school patriotic group song competition today at its campus. Dr. Arun K Gupta, chairman, MIER was the Chief Guest on the occasion, while Dr. Renu Gupta, Director, MIER was the Guest of Honour. Harish Kaila, music composer, Radio Kashmir, Jammu; Prof.Kalpana Kesar, Principal, Degree College, Bishnah and Prof.Anupama Sharma, HOD, music dept. Govt. Degree college for Women, Parade were the esteemed judges for the competition.
They praised the efforts of the school in keeping the spirit of solidarity and love for the country alive through such activities so as to bring the best in music and performing arts. Other Dignitaries present on the occasion were Dr. Adit Gupta, Joint Director, Rupa Gupta, Dr. ChitraMisra, Principal, Ruchika Gupta, Project Director Humming Buds, UshaGadoo, Vice Principal and Heads of Departments of various wings of MIER also witnessed the programme.
Dr. ChitraMisra, Principal, Model Academy extended a warm welcome to all the dignitaries and the participants present on the occasion. She highlighted that this competition was a tribute to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi as it was being organized in his birth month. The programme commenced with "Deep Prajwalan" by the Chief Guest and other dignitaries. Eight prominent schools of Jammu namely, Banyan International School, Crescent Public School, Heritage School, J.K. Public School,K.V. No.1, Jodhamal Public School, K.V No.2and Model Academy, participated in the event with utmost gusto and spirit of patriotism.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Arun K Gupta said that it was a privilege for him to witness this event. He lauded the laborious effort of all the participants who presented befitting songs and brought the feelings of unity in diversity and patriotism.
The competition was won by Model Academy School. The second and third position was bagged by J.K. Public School, Kunjwani and Heritage Schoolrespectively. A Certificate of Merit was awarded to Jodhamal Public School. Certificates of participation were given to all the participating schools.A formal vote of thanks was presented by Rupa Gupta. The whole programme was coordinated by Mrs.ManjuWali, Convener Co-Curricular Committee and Ms.AmarjotKour, Cultural Coordinator. |
