Pragati Public School, Dwarka organized an Inter School Debate Competition on the topic “Nuclear Energy – A Sustainable Source”. Debaters from 25 schools took up a Verbal Duel on the said topic. The participants were welcomed by the Principal Ms. Geeta Kapoor after the traditional Lighting of the Lamp to mark the beginning of the event. Dr. A.K Sharma (Chairman, Managing Committee) and Dr. Poonam Manshani (Chairperson) from the Dignatory Panel were among the august audience that witnessed the event. While the New Era School bagged the Best Speaker award, Venkateshwar International School-Sector 10 claimed the Best Team prize and N K Bagrodia received the second runners up. The Interjectors from Delhi International School were declared the Best in this category.The Host school did not compete for the prizes.
The Competition brought the curtains down on the 6-day long Science Week that concluded on 21st July. Other highlights of the week included ‘Science Boulevard’ – An Exhibition based on “Renewable Sources of Energy” which showcased the Pragatians’ scientific spirit at its best. Beside this, a Demo – workshop on the “World of Electrons”, a movie “Wall E” and a series of other scientific activities formed a part of this Science week.
