DPS JAMMU ORGANISES INTRA-SCHOOL TURNCOAT DEBATE COMPETITION

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Delhi Public School Jammu organized the Intra-School Turncoat Debate Competition on 12thAugust 2021. The event was sponsored by the J&K Police Department. Hon’ble Regional Commissioner, Provident Fund, Sh. Rizwan Ud Din, Chief Guest andHon’ble DSP, City North, Sh. Sharad Kalu Ji, Guest of Honourgraced the occasion with their presence.The Chief Guest, Sh. Rizwan Ud Din Ji is currently posted as Regional Provident Commissioner in Jammu and also worked as Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner at regional offices in Jamshedpur, Dehradun, Kota and New Delhi.The Chief Guest in his addressencouraged the students to explore their goals of life in terms of health, happiness and excitement instead of running after money. The Guest of Honour too motivated the children.
The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp.Thereafter everyone enjoyed and hummed to the tunes of “Mile Sur Mera Tumhara”- better known as an Indian song promoting national integration.Around ten students from classes VIII to XII participated in the competition. The topic of the debate was‘Technology cannot replace Classroom Teaching’. The participants wonderfully expressed their views in form of Turncoat debate wherein they debated against their own selves by taking a stance on the topic and switching sides after a specific duration of time.
The school also acknowledged the presence of Sahaj Sabharwal, a young, talented writer and alumni of DPS Jammu.He is a successful author of the book"Poems by Sahaj Sabharwal"& once again brought laurels to his Alma mater by publishing his 2nd book, entitled "Pedagogical Thoughts Made Facts"The book-release ceremony was also conducted amidst the presence of all the dignitaries. Sahaj also shared with everyone, the experiences of his journey so far. The event proceeded with a classical song presentation by the school choir.
Afterwards, the result of the competition was announced and the winners were felicitated with the certificates.Lavanya Sharma (XI-F) stood first in the competition, second position was bagged by Suchika Jamwal (X-A) and Aqsa Malik (XII-A) procured the third position while Shalin Sawhney (X-E) and Vaidik Taggar (VIII-D) received the consolation certificates.
Earlier, Headmistress, DPS Jammu, Ms. Meenu Gupta presented the welcome speech.
Principal, DPS Jammu, Ms. Ruchi Chabra congratulated the winners and encouraged all the participants.
A formal Vote of Thanks was presented by Headmaster, DPS, Jammu, Mr. Ravi Kumar Kotroo.Dy. Headmaster, Mr. Umesh Kumar Sharma and Dy. Headmistress, Ms. Rimpi Sharma were also present in the event.
The event came to an end with the playing of Instrumental National Anthem followed by a group photograph with proper social distancing. The event was compered by Ms. Payal Sharma and Ms. Tanzeel.
Hon’ble President, RCT, Sh. M.K Ajatshatru Singh Ji, Hon’ble PVC, Kunwrani Ritu Singh Ji and Hon’ble Director, Sh. S.S Sodhi Ji extended their best wishes to the winners and other participants.