9th
November, 2012 was the day when popular schools of Hyderabad, each represented
by six students of VIII and IX classes, entered the portals of Orchids with
their school flags held high. There was a readiness in them to compete with
others and take the lead. Their urge to excel and take the lead was given ample
opportunity at the 10th Junior Leadership Contest held at Orchids-The
International School.
The
aim of the Contest was to motivate the students to become effective and
successful leaders in the future. The Contest was devised
on the theme of leadership traits for junior school children based on the
strong psychological foundation. Participants were put through specially
designed tests to assess their IQ, academic achievement, physical fitness, communication
skills and dynamism.
The
Principal of Orchids, Mrs Mona Mehdi declared the contest open in the morning.
Mr. K.R.K.Reddy, Secretary and Correspondent of Orchids- The International
School was the Chief Guest of the valedictory ceremony. All the participants
took part in all the events with gusto and will to win.
The
first, second and third prizes in individual positions were bagged by Shreya
Suri of DPS, Hyderabad, Vineetha Reddy of DPS, Secunderabad and Raihan of
Oakridge International School respectively.
The
first, second and third prizes in school positions were bagged by Delhi Public
School, Secunderabad, DPS, Hyderabad and Oakridge International School
respectively.