English speech contest for mental development, grooming of students

ISLAMABAD,  (REMSHA): In the English speech contest organized by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) here on Tuesday, the students from various educational institutions exhibited their extraordinary oratorical skills.

Under the theme “Learning for Lasting Peace”, the contest was held to mark the sixth International Day of Education.

Students from various institutions affiliated with the FBISE participated in the competition.

Welcoming the guests, students, teachers, and judges, Director Research and Academics FBISE Mirza Ali expressed his thoughts on the topic. He said that although the primary responsibility of the Federal Board is to conduct exams at SSC and HSSC levels; however, it conducts various competitions for the mental development and grooming of students.

Mirza Ali emphasized that participation of school children was more important than winning.

In the competition, Alizeh Ahmed, Airport Security Force Public School, Islamabad achieved first position, Ishbah Khan, APS Fort Road, Rawalpindi second, and Abdur Rehman, Rangers Cadet College, Chakri, Rawalpindi won third positions.

Chairman FBISE Qaisar Alam who was chief guest of the event addressed the students and congratulated them for preparing best speeches on such an important subject.

He appreciated all the students who spoke on the subject in an admirable manner. He further stated that use of technology is also very important in education sector.

Later, the certificates and cash prizes were distributed among the students. International Day of Education is celebrated worldwide on January 24 every year to emphasize the importance and objectives of education. The International day highlight the critical role of education in promoting global peace, tolerance, and religious harmony.