Srinagar: Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI) Srinagar on Wednesday hosted an inter school speech competition on the theme ‘Fasting Beyond Food: Controlling Our Words and Actions’.
As per the handout issued here, the event brought together students from around 12 schools including Crescent Public School, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Soura, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Gulabbagh, Islamia Higher Secondary School, The Legends School of Education, Government Boys Higher Secondary School Soura, SP Higher Secondary School, Kashmir Harvard Educational Institute, and Birla Open Minds International School.
The competition aimed to highlight the true essence of fasting, emphasizing self-restraint not only from food but also from negative speech and actions.
Participants eloquently discussed how fasting nurtures patience, kindness, and discipline, encouraging individuals to practice mindfulness in their words and behavior.
A distinguished panel of judges, including Dr. Prof. Mohammad Shafi from the Central University of Kashmir and Syed Suhaib Hassan from the University of Kashmir evaluated the participants.
The judges praised the students’ for their powerful speeches and commended GVEI for providing such an impactful platform for young minds.
On the occasion, Principal GVEI Riyaz Kathjoo highlighted the importance of such competitions in shaping students’ moral and intellectual development.
He encouraged students to apply the values discussed in their daily lives, fostering a culture of respect, patience, and self-discipline.
Kashmir Harvard Educational Institute secured the first position followed by The Legend School of Education in second place, while Crescent Public School bagged third place.
The management of GVEI congratulated all participants for their remarkable performances and reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing intellectual and moral growth among students.
Chairman GVEI, Muhammad Yousuf Wani emphasized that the school will continue to provide such platforms to the students and ensure that students receive the best opportunities to learn, express, and grow in a competitive and enriching environment.
