ALIGARH, October 15: STS School (Minto Circle), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), organised an inter-school English speech competition as part of the Sir Syed Day celebrations, providing students from various AMU schools a platform to showcase their oratory skills and reflect on the educational ideals of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Mr. Mohd. Azam Khan, Deputy Director, Directorate of School Education, AMU, attended as Chief Guest and emphasised the importance of communication skills, reading habits and independent thinking. Mr. Mohammad Abdul Qadeer, Assistant Director, Directorate of School Education, AMU, was the Guest of Honour and highlighted the role of co-curricular activities in building students’ confidence and leadership qualities.
Principal Mr. Faisal Nafis welcomed the guests and participants, stressing the importance of literary activities in students’ overall development. Mr. Syed Tanweer Nabi, former Principal of RMPS AMU City School, judged the competition and encouraged participants to develop clarity, logical reasoning and confidence in public speaking.
Abdul Wali of Sayyid Hamid Senior Secondary School won first prize, followed by Sifaat un Nabi of STS School in second place and Taiba Nusrat of AMU Girls’ School in third. Consolation prizes were shared by Anam Fatima of Senior Secondary School (Girls) and Asmar Arafat of AMU ABK High School (Boys).
The event was organised with the support of Dr. Md. Alamgir, Vice Principal, STS School; Mr. Mohd. Tariq; Dr. Naseem Ahmad; Mr. Malik Mohammad Arshad; Mr. Farhan Habib; Mrs. Uzma Khan; Mrs. Saiyada Fatima Hashmi; Mr. Mudassir Ali Rizvi; Mrs. Ghazala Tanvir; and Ms. Nasreen Fatima, Coordinator, Cultural Activities. Ms. Lubna Rubab conducted the programme.