{"id":7199,"date":"2016-05-11T18:07:37","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T12:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=7199"},"modified":"2025-06-10T16:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:29:11","slug":"speed-meets-story-young-readers-race-ahead-at-akal-academy-kajri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/speed-meets-story-young-readers-race-ahead-at-akal-academy-kajri\/","title":{"rendered":"Speed Meets Story &#8211; Young Readers Race Ahead at Akal Academy, Kajri"},"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\/speed-meets-story-young-readers-race-ahead-at-akal-academy-kajri\/#Warming_Up_the_Mind_for_a_New_Term\" >Warming Up the Mind for a New Term<\/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\/speed-meets-story-young-readers-race-ahead-at-akal-academy-kajri\/#Books_Speed_Focus_%E2%80%93_A_New_Kind_of_Classroom_Buzz\" >Books, Speed &amp; Focus &#8211; A New Kind of Classroom Buzz<\/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\/speed-meets-story-young-readers-race-ahead-at-akal-academy-kajri\/#Words_of_Encouragement_from_Educators\" >Words of Encouragement from Educators<\/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\/speed-meets-story-young-readers-race-ahead-at-akal-academy-kajri\/#Support_That_Sparked_Curiosity\" >Support That Sparked Curiosity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/speed-meets-story-young-readers-race-ahead-at-akal-academy-kajri\/#The_Final_Chapter_%E2%80%93_A_Habit_Worth_Keeping\" >The Final Chapter &#8211; A Habit Worth Keeping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warming_Up_the_Mind_for_a_New_Term\"><\/span>Warming Up the Mind for a New Term<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To kick off the new academic term with enthusiasm and intellect, <strong>Akal Academy, Kajri<\/strong> organized a dynamic <strong>\u201cSpeed Reading Session\u201d<\/strong> for Classes VI to VIII in the vibrant atmosphere of the School Library Hall.<br \/>\nThe aim is to cultivate a love for reading, improve verbal fluency, and sharpen comprehension all at an accelerated pace.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Books_Speed_Focus_%E2%80%93_A_New_Kind_of_Classroom_Buzz\"><\/span>Books, Speed &amp; Focus &#8211; A New Kind of Classroom Buzz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During the session, students were invited to pick a book of their choice and read aloud with clarity, pace, and understanding.<br \/>\nThe library filled with the sounds of flipping pages and focused voices as students dived into worlds of wonder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Star Readers Who Shone Bright:-<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 <em>Gurpreet Singh<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Shivang Dixit<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Satwant Kaur<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Sharanjeet Kaur<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Harmanjeet<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Karanjot Singh<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Inderveer Singh<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Gurlirat Singh<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Harmandeep Kaur<\/em><br \/>\nEach of these students demonstrated remarkable speed, accuracy, and confidence while reading aloud.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Words_of_Encouragement_from_Educators\"><\/span>Words of Encouragement from Educators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mr. Ashok Singh Guleria<\/strong>, HOD of the English Department, energized the students with his guidance.<br \/>\nHe stressed the importance of speed reading as a life skill, highlighting how it can:-<br \/>\n\u2022 <em>Boost reading stamina<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Enhance focus<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Improve academic performance<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Save valuable time<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_That_Sparked_Curiosity\"><\/span>Support That Sparked Curiosity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The presence of Principal <strong>Mrs. Simran Kaur Thind<\/strong> added a special spark to the event. She encouraged students to read faster, to comprehend deeply.<br \/>\nShe reminded everyone that true reading is about understanding and enjoying what you read.<br \/>\nSpecial thanks to <strong>Mr. Vattan Preet Singh<\/strong> and <strong>Mrs. Kiranjeet Kaur<\/strong>, the Art &amp; Craft teacher, for their contributions in making this session enjoyable, interactive, and filled with learning.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Final_Chapter_%E2%80%93_A_Habit_Worth_Keeping\"><\/span>The Final Chapter &#8211; A Habit Worth Keeping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Speed Reading Session ended, but it planted a lasting idea in young minds that reading isn\u2019t a task, it\u2019s a treasure. By combining fun with focus, <strong>Akal Academy, Kajri<\/strong> lit the spark of lifelong learning in its students.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cPick up a book. Turn the page. Read fast. Understand faster. 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