PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dwarka Sector-5, Celebrates Reading Promotion Week (October 21-26, 2024)
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Dwarka Sector-5 recently hosted an exciting Reading Promotion Week from October 21 to 26, 2024. Aligned with the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) initiative, the event aimed to inspire a deeper passion for reading among students through various engaging activities.
Event Highlights:
- Book Exhibition: The week began with an interactive book exhibition, offering students the opportunity to explore a wide range of books and genres, sparking curiosity and encouraging them to broaden their reading interests.
- Bookmark Design Contest: Students showcased their creativity by designing personalized bookmarks, later printed and distributed in the school library, adding a fun, artistic element to the event.
- Essay Writing Competition: Participants expressed their love for reading by writing essays on their favorite books, honing their writing skills while reflecting on the impact of literature in their lives.
- Book Review Writing Competition: Students took part in writing detailed reviews of selected books, fostering both critical thinking and a deeper appreciation for storytelling.
- Quiz Competition: The week also featured a lively quiz competition, testing students’ knowledge of books, authors, and literary history, while promoting teamwork and enhancing their literary awareness.
- Book-Making Competition: Students created their own short stories and comics, giving them a platform to combine their writing and artistic talents in a unique way.
- Hindi Story and Poem-Telling Contest: The celebration culminated in a tribute to Hindi literature, with students performing stories and poems in Hindi, showcasing their public speaking skills and embracing the beauty of the language.
Reading Promotion Week was a tremendous success, filled with enthusiasm, creativity, and a shared love for literature. A big thank you to all the students who participated and contributed to making the event a memorable one under the PM SHRI initiative!
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