{"id":6828,"date":"2017-04-04T17:40:31","date_gmt":"2017-04-04T12:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6828"},"modified":"2025-05-20T12:44:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T07:14:00","slug":"voices-of-knowledge-young-orators-shine-at-newspaper-reading-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/voices-of-knowledge-young-orators-shine-at-newspaper-reading-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Voices of Knowledge &#8211; Young Orators Shine at Newspaper Reading Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/voices-of-knowledge-young-orators-shine-at-newspaper-reading-competition\/#Reading_Aloud_Speaking_Proud\" >Reading Aloud, Speaking Proud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/voices-of-knowledge-young-orators-shine-at-newspaper-reading-competition\/#Two_Categories_One_Purpose\" >Two Categories, One Purpose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/voices-of-knowledge-young-orators-shine-at-newspaper-reading-competition\/#Words_of_Wisdom_from_the_Principal\" >Words of Wisdom from the Principal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/voices-of-knowledge-young-orators-shine-at-newspaper-reading-competition\/#Read_More_Speak_Better_Think_Deeper\" >Read More, Speak Better, Think Deeper<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reading_Aloud_Speaking_Proud\"><\/span>Reading Aloud, Speaking Proud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On March 25, 2017, the vibrant corridors of <strong>Akal Academy Gomtipul<\/strong> echoed with clarity, confidence, and curiosity as students from Classes V to X took center stage in an inter-class Newspaper Reading Competition. The event was about voice, vision, and vocabulary.<br \/>\nDesigned to encourage fluent reading and thoughtful engagement with current affairs, the competition aimed to build critical communication skills that shape informed, articulate citizens of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_Categories_One_Purpose\"><\/span>Two Categories, One Purpose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The competition was divided into two categories for maximum participation and age-appropriate evaluation:<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Group A &#8211; Classes V to VII<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Group B &#8211; Classes VIII to X<\/strong><br \/>\nRenowned faculty members <strong>Mr. Mukul Aggrawal<\/strong> and <strong>Mr. Vinod Kumar<\/strong> served as judges, bringing their sharp ears and supportive feedback to help students grow.<br \/>\nParticipants were evaluated on four key aspects:<br \/>\n\u2714 <em>Pronunciation<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2714 Intonation<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2714 Clarity<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2714 Voice Articulation<\/em><br \/>\nIn a closely contested event filled with confident voices and compelling delivery, several students stood out:-<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Group A Winners:-<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>Jaskirat Singh<\/strong><\/em> (Class VII) \u2013 2nd Position<br \/>\n<em><strong>Amanpreet Kaur<\/strong><\/em> (Class VA) \u2013 3rd Position<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Group B Winners:-<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>Anushka Mishra<\/strong> <\/em>\u2013 1st and 2nd Position (Outstanding Performance!)<br \/>\n<em><strong>Manpreet Kaur<\/strong><\/em> (Class IX) \u2013 3rd Position<br \/>\nTheir performances were marked by confidence, clarity, and impressive command over language proving that reading aloud is both an art and a skill.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Words_of_Wisdom_from_the_Principal\"><\/span>Words of Wisdom from the Principal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The event concluded with encouraging words from the Principal, who praised all the participants for their efforts and enthusiasm. He reminded students that<em> <strong>\u201cReading the newspaper regularly not only sharpens pronunciation but broadens one\u2019s outlook, enriches thought, and builds a powerful vocabulary. In today\u2019s world, being informed is the first step to becoming a leader.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nHeads of Language Departments and teachers from across grades were present, showing full support and admiration for the young talents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More_Speak_Better_Think_Deeper\"><\/span>Read More, Speak Better, Think Deeper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To every student reading this whether you win a medal or not, every article you read and every word you speak with confidence brings you one step closer to becoming a thoughtful, articulate individual.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Aloud, Speaking Proud On March 25, 2017, the vibrant corridors of Akal Academy Gomtipul echoed with clarity, confidence, and curiosity as students from Classes V to X took center stage in an inter-class Newspaper Reading Competition. 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