NORTHERN COMMAND INTER APS HINDI DEBATE COMPETITION

As F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” Debate teaches the students how to persuade, how to present clearly, and how to connect with an audience,the most wanted skills our youngsters need. It also gives students a rare opportunity to take ownership of  their own intellectual development.  And throughout the years of practice and competition, debate builds lifelong friendships and community, teaching teamwork as well. 

APS Mathura felt honoured to host the Northern Command Inter APS Hindi Debate Competition held on 9^th September 2022. The topic of debate was ‘क्या सरकार को आरक्षण प्रणाली खत्म कर देनी चाहिए या नहीं? ”  Brig. Ajay Tiwari was the Chief Guest for this event. Brig V.S.Slathia, SO AWES HQ 1 Corps, also graced the occasion as AWWA Representative. The esteemed panel of judges included Dr. Rama Shankar Pandey, Dr. Rekha Sharma and Dr. Madhu Saraswat. Maj. Navjot  Kaur was the independent judge. It was conducted through an online platform. A total of 12 schools from Northern Command participated in the event. All the participants synthesized wide bodies of complex information. Along with this, they also exercised their creativity and implemented different aspects of the topic. Rigorous practice of the topic could be seen in every participant which added panache, energy and dynamism to them.

The result was as follows:

1^st  Position-APS Mathura Cantt

2^nd  Position- APS Dhar Road

 3^rd Position- APS Old Cantt Prayagraj

The participants, Adrika Mishra and Nisha Kumari  have been adjudged as the Best Speakers for both the motions(for & against).

Organizing such an event would not have been possible without the support of our honourable Principal ma’am, who is the guiding lamp for us all. We look forward for more such successful ventures  under the able guidance of our flamboyant Principal, Ms. Anju Malhotra.

TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

‘A teacher’s purpose is not to create students in his image, but to develop students who can create their own image’.There is no doubt that teaching is the noblest profession as it gets an incredible love and respect compared  to any other profession. Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5, to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan,  a former President of India, scholar, philosopher and Bharat Ratna recipient.  As an educationist, he was an advocate of edification and was a distinguished envoy, academician, and above all, a great teacher. On this sacred day, students all over the country pay respect and tribute to their teachers.

The students of  APS Mathura Cantt also celebrated  Teachers’ Day on 5^th September 2022 with zeal, enthusiasm and exuberance. Ms. Anju Malhotra, our honourable Principal, was the Chief Guest of the occasion. Dr. Shalini Sharma, the Vice Principal also graced the ceremony with her presence. After the lightening of the lamp, the Principal offered flowers and garlands to the picture of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. Then, the cultural programme started. The students were passionate and enthusiastic to show their love and affection to their Teachers. The scintillating dance numbers, dazzling performances and sparkling eyes of the performers made the atmosphere magical. After the cultural programme, the Chief Guest, Ms. Anju Malhotra, felicitated the students with her motivational words. Through her words of wisdom, the Chief Guest expressed her happiness and expected that the students will not leave any stone unturned to prove themselves in their life.

The programme ended with the note ‘“It is the teacher who has the power to enlighten one’s life”. It was a day full of optimism, ambition, and expectation- an inspiring day indeed.