Inter House English Declamation Competition

“The quickest way to acquire self-confidence is to do exactly what you are afraid to do.”    

 
Sri Aurobindo School of Integral Education, Chandigarh organized an Inter-House Declamation Competition to hone the oratory skills among the students. The students participated with high zest and zeal. The competition brought together students from different houses, igniting a spirit of healthy competition and fostering a sense of camaraderie. With an array of captivating topics, ranging from social issues to personal anecdotes, the participants demonstrated their exceptional command over English language and their ability to engage and inspire the audience. The event commenced with a welcome address by the School Headmistress, who expressed his admiration for the students' dedication and encouraged them to embrace the power of effective communication. She highlighted the significance of public speaking skills in today's world and applauded the participants for their willingness to step out of their comfort zones.
The participants were divided into three categories-

·        Category A – Class IX- Class X
·        Category B- Class VI to Class VIII
·        Cateogory C – Class III – Class V

In Category ‘A’, the bar rose extremely high for the competition, wherein, each participant could feel their pulse roaring as everyone was well prepared, spoke confidently with expressions and excellent diction. In category ‘A’ the winner was Vaibhav from Courage House, whereas Deepanshi from Honour House and Lakshita from Courage House bagged second position.
In Category ‘B’, the participants spoke with full enthusiasm. Among the speakers in this group Rudra from Courage House stood First while Trisha from Mettle House stood second.
In Category ‘C’, the young budding students prepared their topics with utmost sincerity and performed with a fresh start in the field of spoken English on stage. Their effort and hard work were beaming in their diverse performances. However, in Category ‘C’, Gaurang from Honour House stood first, followed by Varnan from Mettle House in the second position.
The Headmistress, Ms. Gitika Kapoor appreciated the efforts of all the participants and encouraged other students too to come forward and participate in such events. Through this competition, the school continues to nurture the holistic development of its students and instil in them the confidence to become future leaders and change-makers.