Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 27: Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm.
Army Public School Damana commemorates the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on the theme ‘Remember, Rejoice and Renew’. To acquaint the young generation about the sacrifices of brave soldiers, various activities were conducted for classes V-X to rekindle the pride and valour of soldiers involved in ‘Operation Vijay.’ A heart touching patriotic song and documentary on Kargil War was shown to all the students. Essay Writing, Hindi Debate and Painting Competitions were organized for students. A special morning assembly was conducted wherein Chairman Brig KK Singh in the genial presence of Lt Col MH Bhanu, SO School, Pushpinder Kaur, Principal, APS Damana felicitated the meritorious Academic Achievers and the sagacious educators of class X and XII for the session (2018-2019) with the cash incentives.
Delhi Public School, Jammu organized a special assembly on the occasion of 20th Kargil Diwas themed ‘My India, My Pride’. Anil Kapoor, Deputy Secretary, CBSE, Panchkula was the chief guest on the occasion. The programme commenced with a prayer followed by Sanskrit Choir, offering salutation to the light of lamp that brings auspiciousness, health and prosperity. Thereafter, children practiced Yog asanas, followed by meditation session. Sufiyan Chauhan of class IV amazed everyone with his exceptional Hindi poetry recitation, skills, expressing the need of saving Trees and Water, while an enthralling ‘Nukkad Natak’ re-inforcing the critical environmental needs, was presented by the children of middle and senior wings. Children of primary wing performed a patriotic dance on the occasion. A prize distribution ceremony was held to felicitate the students who brought laurels to the school in different fields and events including Khelo India Competition, Badminton and Table-Tennis Tournaments, Skating, Chess and Dance Competitions. The chief guest also launched a book of poetry published by Sahaj Sabharwal of class XII-B having collection of self-composed poems.
Earlier, Principal, DPS Jammu, Ruchi Chabra delivered the welcome address, whereas the vote of thanks was delivered by Ravi Kumar Kotroo, Deputy Headmaster.
Mount Litera Zee School, Anand Nagar, Bohri, Jammu celebrated “Kargil Vijay Diwas” in the presence of Chairman Er Parneesh Mahajan, Liaison Officer Harvinder Singh Sihotra, Principal Manikarnika Bhasin, Coordinator Radhika Mahajan, staff and students. The function started with special assembly where the teachers gave demonstrations regarding this event in which students and staff delivered the speech related to “Kargil Vijay Diwas”. A documentary film on Kargil Vijay Diwas was shown to the students.
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