Amritsar, 27th Aug 2024: The Millennium School Amritsar hosted The Millennium Challenge, an inter-school competition, that had 22 schools from and around the city participating in it, featuring debate, tech-tales, and poetry recitation, on August 24, 2024. The event drew enthusiastic participation from various schools across the city, showcasing the talents of young minds.
This year’s theme, exploring the nuances of feminism and its extremes, sparked intense discussions, thought-provoking stories, and powerful poetry. The competition encouraged students to think critically about the role of feminism in today’s society, its impact on individuals and communities, and the importance of balance and inclusivity.
A panel of renowned experts judged the competition: Ms. Manjot Sandhu, Ms. Neelam Prabha Devgan, Ms. Smriti Kapoor, Ms. Benu Chabbra, Ms. Swati Sood, Ms. Rohini Arora, Ms. Ekta Kapoor
The results of different categories in the competition are as follows:
In the group debate, the first position was secured by Springdales, the second by Doon International and the third by DPS Public School
The other category, Tech-Tales Showcase the first position was tied between Spring Dales School and The Millennium School, Amritsar. The second position was tied between GD Goenka School and DAV Public School. The third position was tied between Delhi Public School and The Millennium School, Bathinda.
Last but not least, the Verse and Visuals Showcase category:
The first position was achieved by The Millennium School, Bathinda. The second position was achieved by Bibi Kaulan Ji School, and the third position was achieved by Sri Guru Harkrishan School, GT Road.
Overall Winner: Spring Dales emerged as the overall winner of The Millennium Challenge 2024, demonstrating exceptional debating skills, captivating storytelling, and soulful poetry recitation.
Principal Ms. Shailja Tandon congratulated the winners and participants, emphasizing that events like The Millennium Challenge foster creativity, critical thinking, and confidence among the younger generation, essential for building a future where informed, empathetic, and nuanced perspectives thrive.