{"id":7606,"date":"2015-10-24T17:56:09","date_gmt":"2015-10-24T12:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=7606"},"modified":"2025-07-11T13:18:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T07:48:01","slug":"speak-to-inspire-write-to-lead-kawalpreet-kaur-of-akal-academy-bilga-makes-her-mark-on-national-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/speak-to-inspire-write-to-lead-kawalpreet-kaur-of-akal-academy-bilga-makes-her-mark-on-national-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Speak to Inspire, Write to Lead &#8211; Kawalpreet Kaur of Akal Academy, Bilga Makes Her Mark on National Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an era where words can spark revolutions and ideas shape destinies, <strong>Akal Academy, Bilga<\/strong> is proud to celebrate the incredible achievement of one of its brightest voices <strong>Kawalpreet Kaur,<\/strong> a Grade XII student who made her school and community proud by securing the Second Position at the prestigious <strong>International Writing and Declamation Competition<\/strong> hosted by <strong>Kesh Sambhal Parchar Sanstha, New Delhi.<\/strong><\/p>\n<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\/speak-to-inspire-write-to-lead-kawalpreet-kaur-of-akal-academy-bilga-makes-her-mark-on-national-stage\/#A_Voice_Among_Hundreds\" >A Voice Among Hundreds<\/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\/speak-to-inspire-write-to-lead-kawalpreet-kaur-of-akal-academy-bilga-makes-her-mark-on-national-stage\/#From_Words_to_Wisdom\" >From Words to Wisdom<\/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\/speak-to-inspire-write-to-lead-kawalpreet-kaur-of-akal-academy-bilga-makes-her-mark-on-national-stage\/#An_Academy_That_Builds_Thought_Leaders\" >An Academy That Builds Thought Leaders<\/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\/speak-to-inspire-write-to-lead-kawalpreet-kaur-of-akal-academy-bilga-makes-her-mark-on-national-stage\/#A_Spark_That_Will_Light_Many_Fires\" >A Spark That Will Light Many Fires<\/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\/speak-to-inspire-write-to-lead-kawalpreet-kaur-of-akal-academy-bilga-makes-her-mark-on-national-stage\/#Let_Her_Voice_Inspire_Yours\" >Let Her Voice Inspire Yours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Voice_Among_Hundreds\"><\/span>A Voice Among Hundreds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Out of approximately 550 participants from across the country, <strong>Kawalpreet\u2019s<\/strong> eloquence, clarity of thought, and command over her subject stood out, earning her accolades on the national platform. Her victory is not just a personal milestone, but a testament to the values and education imparted at <strong>Akal Academy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Words_to_Wisdom\"><\/span>From Words to Wisdom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Impressed by her outstanding performance, <strong>Kawalpreet<\/strong> was also invited to speak at <strong>Guru Nanak Public School, Rajouri Garden, Delhi.<\/strong> At this prestigious gathering, she mesmerized the audience with her impactful speech and earned a shield, a certificate of merit, a valuable set of books, and a cash prize of \u20b92500.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Academy_That_Builds_Thought_Leaders\"><\/span>An Academy That Builds Thought Leaders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At <strong>Akal Academy Bilga,<\/strong> students are constantly encouraged to think critically, express confidently, and embrace the power of communication. <strong>Kawalpreet\u2019s<\/strong> success story is a shining example of what determination, support, and quality mentorship can achieve.<br \/>\nPrincipal Harpreet Kaur Sahni shared, &#8220;We are incredibly proud of <strong>Kawalpreet\u2019s success.<\/strong> She has become a role model for her peers and a true ambassador of the values we instill at <strong>Akal Academy <\/strong>confidence, clarity, and courage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Spark_That_Will_Light_Many_Fires\"><\/span>A Spark That Will Light Many Fires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Kawalpreet\u2019s<\/strong> journey reminds us that when given a platform and guidance, rural students can rise and shine on global stages. Her achievement motivates her juniors to step up, speak up, and believe in the power of their own words.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_Her_Voice_Inspire_Yours\"><\/span>Let Her Voice Inspire Yours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let us celebrate young minds like <strong>Kawalpreet Kaur,<\/strong> who use their voice for purpose, expression, and change. 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