JAMMU, Aug 9: PWHS Senior Secondary School, Pouni Chak, Jammu, organised a Smart Readers Competition for students of Grades 5 and 6 with the objective of developing reading fluency, pronunciation, expression and confidence among young learners.
The students participated enthusiastically and showcased their reading skills with remarkable confidence and enthusiasm. The competition was judged by Monika Dhar, Arti Bhagat and Ramandeep Kaur.
The young achievers who emerged as the “Shining Stars of Smart Reading” were Deepakshi, Ayaansh and Rapzang in Grade 5, securing the first, second and third positions respectively. In Grade 6, Suniti, Sameer and Divya bagged the first, second and third positions respectively.
The event was coordinated by Krishna Koul, Kiran Rathore and Seema Kumari. The programme was anchored by Peace House students Prerna and Tanvi, while the overall setup and arrangements were managed by Truth House students Vishal and Himanshu. Rohini and Sakshi efficiently managed the trophy distribution arrangements.
The programme concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, during which Principal Anita Ambardar presented trophies to the deserving winners. She congratulated the winners and appreciated the efforts of all the participants. She also blessed the young achievers and encouraged them to continue nurturing their reading habits and strive for excellence in their future endeavours.
The competition provided students with a valuable platform to demonstrate their reading abilities and reinforced the importance of reading as a foundation for knowledge, communication and lifelong learning.