Education Director Ashish Kohli Encourages Students to Stay Focused, Disciplined and Away from Drugs
Sanwara, October 28: Kasauli International Public School (KIPS), Sanwara, celebrated its 20th Annual Day with great enthusiasm and splendour on Tuesday. Ashish Kohli, IAS, Director of Elementary and Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh, attended the event as the chief guest and encouraged students to excel in academics, sports and extracurricular activities.
The celebrations began with a warm welcome to the chief guest, followed by impressive ground performances showcasing the students’ physical fitness, coordination and discipline. Students captivated the audience with demonstrations of physical training (PT), yoga, gymnastics and karate, highlighting the importance of fitness and self-defence.
The cultural programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by an orchestra performance and the vibrant ‘Navdurga Dance’. Students presented a diverse range of performances, including group singing, ‘Journey Through the Four Yugas’, ‘Colours of Bengal’, an English skit, qawwali, bhangra and Himachali nati. The performances reflected India’s rich cultural diversity and left the audience thoroughly entertained.The school’s annual report was also presented, highlighting its achievements and progress. Meritorious students were felicitated by the chief guest in recognition of their academic excellence and accomplishments.
Addressing the gathering, Ashish Kohli appreciated KIPS for giving equal importance to education, values, discipline and sports. He encouraged students to remain focused on their goals, maintain discipline and stay away from drugs. He emphasised the importance of developing a balanced personality through education and participation in extracurricular activities.
The event concluded with the rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’, marking the end of a memorable celebration. Managing Director Hira Thakur expressed gratitude to the chief guest for his presence and encouraging words. CEO Dr Sanjeev Mainra, Principal Poonam Thakur, trustees Rajendra Thakur, Hansraj Thakur and Nitin Thakur, along with other dignitaries, staff members, students and parents, were present on the occasion.
The 20th Annual Day celebration highlighted the school’s commitment to nurturing academic excellence, cultural awareness, discipline and the all-round development of its students.
