January 23, 2025:
The Department of English organized the much-awaited Pen and Podium Competition on 23rd January 2025, providing a platform for students from the Preparatory and Middle Sections to showcase their oratory skills. The event witnessed the participation of five talented finalists from each section, each striving for the title of Best Speaker.
The Preparatory Section participants spoke on the topic, “My Dream for a Perfect School,” sharing their imaginative and heartfelt ideas for an ideal learning environment. The Middle Section competitors, on the other hand, addressed a variety of themes under the broader topic, “Today’s Choices, Tomorrow’s Reality,” skilfully exploring the consequences of decisions and their impact on the future.
A panel of esteemed judges—Toastmaster Shanty Rose, Toastmaster Zainab Malol, and Mr. Mathew, the former Head of the Department of English—graced the event. Their expertise, constructive feedback, and insightful observations added depth to the competition and encouraged the participants.
The competition concluded with the announcement of the Best Speaker Awards:
- Preparatory Section: Hawwa Zuhrah (Grade 3C)
- Middle Section: Bhagya Sreebinu (Grade 8C)
Both winners mesmerized the audience with their confidence, articulation, and compelling content.
The Department of English ensured that the Pen and Podium Competition was a well-organized and seamless event, inspiring students to hone their public speaking abilities and fostering a culture of creativity and expression. The event was a resounding success, leaving the audience and participants motivated to achieve greater heights in the future.
