Mahendergarh: SD School Kakrala recently hosted a grand felicitation ceremony, where students showcased their remarkable talents through dance, music, and theatrical performances. The event was graced by Chief Guest Ramavatar, Co-Divisional Coordinator of the Sangh, and Colonel Ashwini Thakur, who inaugurated the ceremony by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The program commenced with a traditional Saraswati Vandana, followed by captivating cultural presentations by young students.
The audience was enthralled by group songs, vibrant Haryanvi and Punjabi folk dances, and theatrical performances in Hindi and English, demonstrating the creative prowess of the students. The event also served as a platform to recognize and reward academic excellence and extracurricular achievements.
Recognition of Academic and Competitive Exam Achievements
During the event, students who excelled in various academic and co-curricular activities were honored by the chief guests. Notably, Prachi, daughter of Mukesh, who secured 4th rank in India in the NEET (NTA) examination, was awarded a cash prize of INR 1 lakh by the school. Similarly, Ronak, daughter of Rajpal, was also granted a cash reward of INR 1 lakh for her outstanding performance. Additionally, Poonam, daughter of Subey Singh, received a special gift for her academic achievements.
In recognition of excellence in teaching, the school awarded Biology teacher Jeetu Srivastava INR 1 lakh for delivering exceptional academic results. Similarly, Chemistry teacher Puran Singh Yadav, also a management committee member, received a cash award of INR 1 lakh for his contribution to student success.
Acknowledgment of Competitive Exam Success
Students who qualified for prestigious national-level examinations were also honored. Ishika, daughter of Vikram, and Kashish, daughter of Sanjay, who cleared the NDA examination, were gifted tablets by the school. Keshav, son of Rajiv, who made significant achievements in Kreeda Bharati, also received a tablet as a reward.
Olympiad and Academic Excellence Awards
Jiya, daughter of Sandeep Kumar, was awarded a bicycle for securing 87% marks and first place in the Star Olympiad. The school also honored several meritorious students with study tables for securing first place, including Kartik (son of Kapil), Samar (son of Hanuman), Siddh (son of Saurabh), Jiya (daughter of Rakesh), Anshika (daughter of Narendra), Aditi Arya (daughter of Jitendra), Abhinav (son of Satbir), Rupesh (son of Bhagesh), Jatin (son of Harish), and Ronak (son of Rajpal).
For securing second place, students Jatin (son of Jaipal), Yug (son of Ankush), Ishant (son of Anuj), Chirag (son of Pradeep), Prakriti (daughter of Ajay), and Dheeraj (son of Surendra) were rewarded with smartwatches. Third-place holders Naks (son of Pramod), Lakshya (son of Rajbir), Dikshant (son of Narendra), and Ankit (son of Bharatlal) were presented with school bags as recognition of their efforts.
State-Level Cultural and Sports Achievements
Students who excelled at the State-Level Group Song Competition, including Sonam (daughter of Anup Kumar), Annu (daughter of Naveen Kumar), Anjali (daughter of Anil Kumar), Tansu (daughter of Rai Singh), Tamanna (daughter of Shadi Ram), Sabita (daughter of Narendra), Yeshika (daughter of Sanjay), Anjana (daughter of Inder Singh), Garima (daughter of Sanjay), and Muskan (daughter of Krishna), received special gifts.
Similarly, winners of the State-Level Group Dance Competition, including Muskan, Kaniska, Kamna, Nisha, Nanshi, Sakshi, Bhoomika, Anukriti, Nikita, and Payal, were honored with special prizes.
National-Level Sports and Athletic Achievements
Several students brought laurels to the school by winning medals in National-Level Sports Competitions:
Khushi (daughter of Ajit) won a silver medal at the national level.
Khushi (daughter of Ved Prakash) won a bronze medal.
Bharat Bhushan (son of Ved Prakash) secured a bronze medal.
Piyush Sharma (son of Jaiprakash) won a bronze medal.
Yash (son of Ajit) bagged a bronze medal.
Diti (daughter of Jai Bhagwan) won a bronze medal.
Vipin (son of Ravindra) earned a bronze medal.
In athletics, Aditi (daughter of Jitendra) demonstrated extraordinary skills by winning multiple medals:
Gold medal in North Zone Under-16 60m sprint.
Bronze medal in SGFI 100m race.
Silver medals in AFI 60m, CBSE 100m, and CBSE 200m events.
Silver medal in SGFI 4x400m National Relay.
She was honored with a special gift from the school.
Participation in National Sports and Science Competitions.
Other notable achievements include:
Himanshu (son of Uday Singh) participated in SGFI Under-14 football at the national level.
Chetan (son of Shiv Kumar) represented Under-14 Athletics in the Indian Air Force.
Harshita (daughter of Sudhir) secured first place in Manak Inspire.
Shivcharan (son of Sombir Singh) achieved first place in Manak Inspire.
Special Recognitions and Inspirational Messages
The State Olympiad Toppers, including Aastha, Pratibha, Ansh Yadav, and Vanshika, were acknowledged for their excellence. In the Youth Education Level Competition, students Parul, Alka, Mehak, Anisha, Lakshita, Anshu, Prachi, Suhana, Sanu, Saniya, and Angel secured national-level recognition. Chanchal (daughter of Ravindra) was awarded a consolation prize at Bal Bhavan, Narnaul.
Key Dignitaries and Their Remarks
The event was attended by distinguished guests, including DSP Dinesh Yadav, who educated students about drug awareness and road safety. Other dignitaries present included Sarpanch Neelam Devi, Ex-Sarpanch Krishna, Mahendra Singh, Dalip Singh, Kanwar Singh (Numberdar), Devyani School Chairman Sunil Kumar, Krishna School Chairman Gulshan Kumar, BS School Chairman Pawan Kumar, and other eminent personalities.
Chief guests praised the initiative, emphasizing that such cultural and recreational programs foster discipline, moral values, and confidence among students. School Chairman Jagdev Yadav lauded the efforts of the principal and teachers, encouraging them to provide equal opportunities for all students, which boosts their self-confidence and motivation to achieve greater success.
The grand felicitation ceremony concluded with a promise to continue nurturing young talent, ensuring their holistic development and future success.
