early times report
Chandigarh, Oct 17: The Punjab Public School, Nabha celebrated its 65th Founders’ Day on October 17. The proceedings got underway with the arrival of the chief guest Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab & Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh and Chairman, the School Board of Governors.
He took the salute and inspected the Guard of Honour. Headmaster Dr DC Sharma conducted the assembly and presented the School Report. While presenting the Headmaster’s Report, Dr Sharma profusely thanked the patrons of the school for rendering all possible help for the growth of the institution over the years.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred on Mr YP Johri, Ex-Mathematics Teacher & Deputy Headmaster. The Award of Roll of Honour was conferred on Lt Gen Jatinder Singh Bajwa (Retd), PVSM, UYSM, SM, a distinguished alumnus of the school. The President’s Championship Trophy for Senior Cock House for the year 2025 was lifted by Jumna House. On this occasion, Junior School boys put up a grand aerobics display and Guard of Honour and Parade by NCC Cadets.
The School Band put up an immaculate performance. PPS riders stole the show with their splendid performance. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Kataria complimented the staff and students for putting up an excellent show.
He said he was impressed with the highly disciplined students of the school. Proposing the vote of thanks, Headmaster Dr DC Sharma expressed his gratitude to Shri Kataria for his words of encouragement. Shri Jai Singh Gill, IAS (Retd), President, Executive Committee, the Board of Governors, hon’ble Board Members and other prominent dignitaries were present on the occasion.
A day prior, on October 16, a captivating Variety Entertainment Programme was organised as part of the Mini-Founders’ Day celebrations.
The event was presided over by Lt Gen Jatinder Singh Bajwa (Retd), PVSM, UYSM, SM.
The chief guest presented prizes to students for their achievements in academic and co-curricular activities. Five teachers received the Headmaster’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen Bajwa fondly reminisced about his school days and exhorted the students to work hard and carve a niche for themselves in today’s highly competitive world.
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