Schools must focus on holistic dev of students: Sharma
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 3: Advisor to Governor Kewal Kumar Sharma today said that schools must focus on all-round education to meet the challenges of the world.
Advisor stated this during “Khelostav 2018-19”, an Annual Sports Day celebration of Lawrence Public School, here at Sidhra where he was present as the chief guest.
The Advisor said that skills and competencies in todays’ time have different requirements than it used to be earlier. “We must realize the fact that when we are nurturing a child in school, we are nurturing the future of the nation,” he said.
On the occasion, I G P Armed, Danesh Rana and ex-MLA, Devendra Singh Rana were the guest of honor besides Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma and Maj Gen K C Padha were the special guests.
The Advisor emphasized on students to excel in other extra curriculum activities on par with academics as overall development of a student is fundamental to character building leading them to a successful future.
Chairman Lawrence Public School, Wg Cdr MM Joshi and Founder Principal, Shakuntla Joshi welcomed the guests by presenting bouquets while Headmaster of Lawrence Public School, Shivani Joshi presented the welcome address.
The event witnessed an opulence of sports activities like 200 mtr race, 100 mtr race, 70 mtr race, 50 mtr race, Javelin Throw, Discuss Throw and Shot-put. Students in huge numbers also participated in Mass Yoga, PT Drill in addition to Aerobics, Taekwondo and Zumba. The students also presented a colourful bonanza of cultural items. Meritorious students in various fields of sports and games were felicitated with medals by the dignitaries.
IGP Danesh Rana, in his address motivated the students to participate in sports and extracurricular activities.
Ex-MLA, Devender Singh Rana while conveying his best wishes to the students, staff and management appreciated that apart from promoting strong academic, talent and skill development amongst children the school is also providing a platform which encourages the wholesome participation in the extracurricular sports activities to ensure the overall wellbeing of students.
The day was concluded with the vote of thanks conveyed by Founder Principal of Lawrence Public School, Shankutla Joshi.
Other prominent personalities included Padamshree Dr SP Varma, Former Director School Education, Jammu, Ravinder Singh, Sohail Kazmi, Corporator Shama Akhtar, ID Soni, Rameshwar Mengi, Ravinder Singh, Jaswinder Singh, Brij Mohan Joshi, Chandra Joshi, Shashi Padha, Prabha Jain, Esther William, Neeru Puri besides school Principals were also present on the occasion.
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