 Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 27: North India edition of Vox-Populi today kickstarted at Jodhamal public school.
According to press release, VOX POPULI-the common man's voice is the biggest debating phenomenon, which has travelled to almost 25 states by now and hosted by the most elite schools all over India like Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls' School, Maharana Mewar Public School,Jodhamal Public school,Chettinad Vidyashram, Bishop Cotton Girls' School ,La Martiniere and Birla Modern High School. The opening ceremony saw Vijay Bakaya (IAS), former Chief Secretary of the state as the Chief Guest for the first day. Amongst the management, the presiding guests were Nandan Kuthiala, Trustee, Arati Kuthiala, Director and Shefali Sanwal, Vice Principal. The programme embarked with the lighting of ceremonial lamp to invoke the Divine blessings. A feeling of devotion was infused with Ganesh Vandana presented by the students of Jmps. This entailed the welcome speech by the Vice Principal, Shefali Sanwal. JMPS catered to about 350 participations from all the leading schools of the state.
Vijay Bakaya, termed Vox Populi as an art to hone up the debating skills to develop the soft skills which will be needed when a child lands up in a job market. He appreciated the contribution and coordination of school management. |
