Inter School Quiz Competition held at Tura

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 3, 2022

As part of the Celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and 50 years of Statehood of Meghalaya, Inter School Quiz Competition was held at SMELC, Dakopgre, Tura on Monday. The programme was organised by the District School Education Officer (DSEO), Tura in collaboration with District Administration, Tura.

Retired DSEO, Tura and Principal, Durama Academy, Silme Ch Marak while addressing the gathering of students and teachers as Chief Guest stated that there is increase in information created by humans and made available to the human mind adding that knowledge explosion had resulted in changing values, patterns, human needs and changing work requirement for which the students need to gear up and be prepared to cope with these changes. Further, she reiterated that institutions are fully equipped to face this changing scenario by inculcating in students spiritual, moral and practical knowledge amongst others.

Stating that each person has been blessed with special talents, she said that each one needs to discover and unfold the hidden talent and make use of it to shine in their life and future career. She also urged all the students to think positively and also participate in competitions whenever possible which are necessary for the intellectual development of an individual.

Samuel K Sangma, Bilseng  Sangma and F Marak, Assistant Teachers of Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Tura conducted the Quiz competition. Students from different schools of West Garo Hills district including rural areas also participated in the quiz competition.

Tikrikilla Government Higher Secondary School bagged the First prize while Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Tura and Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Tura bagged the Second and Third prizes respectively.

District Science Supervisor, Tura C A Sangma, Assistant Lecturer, Government Girls Higher Secondary, Tura, Rimbie D Arengh were among others who spoke during the inaugural function while Principals, teachers and students of various schools of the district attended the programme.