Senior Activities

Pratapians Brought Laurels Again!!

11 Students from classes 9th to 12th participated in Hindi Debate Competition organised by ICAR.

*. 22 Rifle Shooting*

On 3 October 2022, 2nd year (Class 12) NCC cadets have undergone firing activity with a .22 rifle under the guidance of Subedar Ravinder Kumar and Hawaldar Rajesh of 7 Haryana NCC Battalion, Karnal.These kinds of activities are organised to impart courage, discipline and focus among the cadets. The cadets did both range firing and stimulator firing. The cadets learned about the basics of shooting and how they have to hold the weapon in a standing and lying position. Along with that, cadets also understood how they can improve their concentration while aiming for the target. Through this drill, Lieutenant Richa Sharma (ANO) was present with the cadets and from time to time she corrected the position and weapon grip. Dr. Puja Waalia Mann (Principal) encouraged the cadets and Ma'am also appreciated the performance and discipline shown by the cadets.

Counselling session-Class X

'राजभाषा हिन्दी पखवाड़ा 2022'

# Yuvika of IX F won Ist prize and a cash prize of ₹ 1500

# Gurleen of XA won Consolation prize and a cash prize of ₹ 500

in Hindi Debate Competition conducted by ICAR.

Congratulations to our expressive orators!

And he jumped into the deep!!

Aniket Batra of IX A clinched 5 Gold Medals as he bagged Ist position in 50 mts. Butterfly stroke, 50 mts. Breast Stroke, 50 mts. Free Style, 100 mts. Free Style and 200 mts. Free Style at the District Level Open Swimming Championship held at Karan Stadium on 2nd October 2022.

Pratap Public School, Sec6, Karnal feels ecstatic to announce the successful conduct of Online International School exchange program with St. Mary Girls High School, Busan, South Korea on September 30, 2022 which was initiated by Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Soeul, South Korea.

The students from both the institutions took a zestful part in the event and exchanged information about their festivals, clothing, food items along with their personal likes as well as dislikes. The session began with an interactive introduction of the students of both schools .

Class VII

Nest Making activity

Sapling’s distribution

Class IX

‘Green ambassadors’

 हिंदी सुलेख  लेखन गतिविधि का आयोजन किया गया। जिसमें कक्षा पहली से कक्षा पाँचवी तक के प्रत्येक विद्यार्थी ने अपनी लेखन कला का प्रदर्शन किया।

Instilling Values amongst students

Students of class XI (Humanities), presented a play on moral values on 14 October, 2022 in the morning assembly. The play was a fusion of good habits and moral values. The play emphasised on the significance of ethical behaviour and righteous attitude in students. Muskan portrayed the role of a wicked girl efficiently and was appreciated for the same.

Group Presentation by Class IX- Chanakya in the Classroom

Author- Radhakrishnan Pillai

Organised by the Principal- Dr. Puja Waalia Mann

"If you fail, never give up because FAIL means First Attempt In Learning." - Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Azad.

A special assembly, by students of Class VII C, was organized on the occasion of 91st birth anniversary of former president of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Azad which is also observed as World Students' Day.

Principal, Dr. Puja Waalia Mann acquainted the students with the simplicity and humility of the Missile Man of India. She advised students to walk on the path shown by him to achieve heights in life.

Community Service - "An Effort to Bring a Smile in this Festive Season"

On 15 October 2022 continued its journey of help and serve the society by opening its doors for special children of society as an effort to thank them. Dr. Puja Waalia Mann (Principal) along with staff members and students welcomed the staff and students of Tapan Rehabilitation Society, Nilokheri to P.P.S. The purpose was to make these children feel special on World's Student Day, the Birth Anniversary of Former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The students and teachers welcomed all of them with open hearts and warmth. It was a new experience for the students as they realized, in spite of the challenges, how nicely students learn and do new things. Through this, students of both institutions interacted, shared happy times with each other. Various activities were organised, like clay modeling, hand painting, dance, indoor and outdoor games. In the festive season you feel blessed if you can put a smile on one's face, but today there were smiles all over faces.

Phase III- Distribution of saplings to class IX student volunteers

It was so overwhelming to know that many of these students collected a sapling from school in class VI. That sapling has now grown up to bear fruits.

The volunteers promised to nurture and protect the new addition

“A festival full of sweet memories, a sky full of fireworks, a mouth full of sweets, a house full of diyas and a heart full of enjoyment.”

The festival of Diwali was celebrated with great enthusiasm in P.P.S Sector 6,Karnal.On this occasion, a special assembly was organised on 18th October 2022,Tuesday by the students of classes IVA and VD. It started with a prayer followed by a beautiful thought .The students told about the significance of this festival and how to celebrate pollution free Diwali in its purest form by lightening lamps and sharing sweets with less fortunate ones. There were wonderful presentations of song and dance performances which enthralled the audience.

Diyas and Rangolis

Pratap public school organised a Diwali celebration programme on 20 October, 2022. The entire school wore a festive look with diyas and rangolis adorning the school premises.

The programme started with a warm welcome of the Chief Guest Col. Vijay Rana , Principal Sainik School, Kunjpura. The school band presented euphonious devotional music on the occasion. Students exhibited a beautiful dance drama portraying the positive attributes of Lord Rama. Students of class VII - IX presented a thought- provoking Nukkad natak on the occasion. Students of classes V - VIII displayed an elegant Haryanvi dance. Students were accorded awards by the Chief Guest.

Col. Vijay Rana wished a Happy Diwali to the students and asked them to celebrate an Eco- friendly Diwali.

Diwali art and craft exhibition, organised on the occasion, displayed exhibits prepared by students from Pre-primary to class XI. It was a day of gaiety and merriment. Students revelled in the warmth of the festive season and enjoyed the celebration wholeheartedly.

*Rashtriya Ekta Divas - Unity Run*

On 31 October 2022, 7 Haryana NCC Battalion, Karnal organised a marathon. Cadets of class 11 and 12 from Pratap Public School, Sector-6 Karnal also participated with 300 cadets from 10 different institutions. All the cadets took the unity pledge. They were told about the reason why we celebrate Rashtriya Ekta Divas in honour of Sardar Valabh Bhai Patel, his vision for a united country and all the efforts that Sardar Valabh Bhai Patel put in for the same.

Workshop for students of classes XI-XII on

Liberal Arts- an upcoming field of Education

To introduce new career prospects, Pratap Public School Sec 6 Karnal arranged a session for the students of classes XI and XII.

The session proved to be immensely informative as students were made aware of its main focus on Liberal Education in the Humanities, the Social Sciences and Sciences.

प्रताप पब्लिक स्कूल सेक्टर 6 में सातवीं ई के छात्रों ने हिंदी अध्यापिका श्रीमती नीलम गाबा के निर्देशन में हिंदी नाटक वृद्ध आश्रम का प्रस्तुतीकरण किया। इस नाटक के द्वारा विद्यार्थियों ने वर्तमान समय में संतान की अपने माता-पिता और बड़े बुजुर्गों के प्रति संवेदनहीनता का चित्रण किया। इस नाटक व नाटक के प्रमुख पात्रों हरलीन, नैतिक, आदित्य, सताक्षी, प्रभकीरत,इपशित, सीरत,दक्ष व गीतिका की प्रधानाचार्या डॉक्टर पूजा वालिया मान ने बहुत सराहना की।

Combined Annual Training Camp- 146

7 Haryana NCC Battalion, Karnal has organised Combined Annual Training Camp - 146 at Doon Valley College of Education. Lieutenant Richa Sharma along with class 12 SD and SW cadets have enrolled for this camp. Colonel Naresh Arya (Commanding Officer), and Colonel Nixon Harnal (Administrative Officer) have officially declared the camp open on 12 November 2022. While addressing the cadets, Col. Naresh Arya appreciated the cadets for their participation and encouraged them to perform their best in all the activities. In camp, around 500 cadets have participated from different educational institutions. Through this camp, cadets will undergo various kinds of physical, educational, sports and weapon training.

Science may set limits to knowledge, but does not set limits to imagination.

Interhouse Budding Scientists' Quiz for classes VI-VIII was organised on Children's day(14.11.22). AIl the teams participated with great enthusiasm and performed very well.

Cybernetics explores the communication, computation and control of machines.

Interhouse Tech Savant Quiz for classes VI-VIII was organised on Children's day. i.e. 14th November, 2022. All the participants answered the questions with enthusiastically and performed very well.

*नवमी फ* कक्षा के छात्रों ने हिंदी अध्यापिका श्रीमती *रेनू बाला पाल* के निर्देशन में हिंदी *एकांकी रीढ़ की हड्डी* का प्रस्तुतीकरण किया।

इस एकांकी का मुख्य उद्देश्य यह बताना था कि लड़के और लड़की में भेदभाव करना उचित नहीं है। लड़की भी उच्च शिक्षा के साथ-साथ सम्मान की अधिकारिणी है। विवाह के नाम पर उससे तरह-तरह के सवाल पूछकर उसे अपमानित करना उचित नहीं है।

एकांकी के प्रमुख पात्रों की भूमिका *युवराज,अतुल,स्वीटी गर्ग, वंश,युग आईशी, फाल्गुनी, युक्ति, दियांशी ने निभाई।*

Continuing the legacy of Community Service - "An Effort to be a reason for someone's Smile ! '

On 16 Nov 2022, Pratap Public School, Sector-6, Karnal continued its journey of help and serve the society by opening its doors for special children of society as an effort to thank them. Dr. Puja Waalia Mann (Principal) along with staff members and students welcomed again the staff and students of Tapan Rehabilitation Society, Nilokheri to P.P.S .The purpose was to make these children feel special and loved.The students and teachers welcomed all of them with open hearts and warmth. Various activities were organised, like clay modeling, hand painting, dance, indoor and outdoor games. We wish to continue this journey forever!!

Interhouse *Maths Quiz* for classes IX - X was organised on 15.11.22. AIl the teams performed very well and bagged the following positions:

Continuing the legacy of Community Service - "An Effort to be a reason for someone's Smile ! '

On 16 Nov 2022, Pratap Public School, Sector-6, Karnal continued its journey of help and serve the society by opening its doors for special children of society as an effort to thank them. Dr. Puja Waalia Mann (Principal) along with staff members and students welcomed again the staff and students of Tapan Rehabilitation Society, Nilokheri to P.P.S .The purpose was to make these children feel special and loved.The students and teachers welcomed all of them with open hearts and warmth. Various activities were organised, like clay modeling, hand painting, dance, indoor and outdoor games. We wish to continue this journey forever!!

*Pratapians win Golds in NCC- Combined Annual Training Camp*

7 Haryana Batallion NCC, Karnal organised Combined Annual Training Camp- 146 from 11 November 2022 to 18 November 2022. Throughout the camp, cadets have undergone various training activities and competitions. Cadets of Pratap Public School, Sector-6, Karnal have won various prizes in various competitions. The Girl Cadets team won 1st position, the Boy Cadets team won 2nd position, Cadet Khushboo won the gold medal in the 600 metre race and in . 22 rifle shooting competition, and Cadet Manvi Singla won silver medal in .22 rifle shooting competition. Dr Puja Waalia Maan, Principal PPS was invited as a special guest to witness the cultural eve on the last day of the ATC. Camp Commandant Colonel Naresh Arya and Administrative Officer Colonel Nixon Harnal appreciated the performance and discipline of all the cadets in the camp.

Mobile phone is one of the most important inventions of the 20th century, that has changed our lives completely. It is true that it has many advantages but disadvantages too. Class VI C beautifully depicted this through a short street play. The efforts were applauded by the Principal Dr. Pooja Walia Mann, teachers and students.

Remembering Our Guiding Light, Dr. R. S. Bhatia on his birth anniversary.

दो वर्ष के अंतराल के पश्चात दिनांक 26 नवंबर 2022, शनिवार को प्रताप पब्लिक विद्यालय सेक्टर- 6 के विशाल सभागार में मेरिट संध्या का अभूतपूर्व आयोजन किया गया। जिसमें उत्कृष्ट विद्यार्थियों एवं वरिष्ठ संकाय सदस्यों को सम्मानित किया गया। मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में करनाल क्षेत्र से एन डीआरआई निदेशक डॉ. धीर सिंह ने शिरकत की।

विद्यालय प्रबंधन समिति के अध्यक्ष श्री अजय भाटिया, उपाध्यक्ष श्रीमती दीपिका भाटिया, सचिव श्री संजय भाटिया, संयुक्त सचिव श्रीमती पूनम भाटिया, छात्र कल्याण संघ के निदेशक श्री प्रतीक भाटिया, ट्रस्टी श्रीमती चाहत भाटिया, निदेशिका-प्रधानाचार्या महोदया श्रीमती पूनम नेवेट, प्रधानाचार्या महोदया डॉ. पूजा वालिया मान सहित विभिन्न प्रभारी गण का स्वागत किया गया। दीप प्रज्वलित करने से पूर्व, विद्यालय के संस्थापक श्री राय बहादुर प्रताप सिंह और हमारे मार्गदर्शक डॉ. आर.एस.भाटिया को खूब याद किया गया।

निदेशिका-प्राचार्या महोदया ने देवी सरस्वती के आशीर्वाद का आह्वान करते हुए विद्यालय की उल्लेखनीय उपलब्धियों के विषय में जानकारी दी। इस समारोह में भरतनाट्यम और सूफी नृत्य की गूँजती प्रस्तुति ने दर्शकों को जोश और जीवंतता से भर दिया।

बारहवीं कक्षा के मेधावी छात्रों को शिक्षा में उत्कृष्टता के लिए नकद पुरस्कार दिए गए। राष्ट्रीयस्तर पर सर्वोच्च स्थानप्राप्त करनेवाले पुलकितअघी को 51000 की धनराशि तथा स्मृतिचिह्न से सम्मानित किया।ज़िला स्तरपर प्रथम स्थान प्राप्त करने वाली छात्रा तन्वी चुटानी को 21000 की धनराशिप्रदान की गई। विद्यालयस्तर पर प्रथम स्थानप्राप्त करने वाले विद्यार्थियों टीशा, संजना, वृंदागोयल ,ध्रुव अरोड़ा तथा अंश पोपली को 10000 की धनराशि तथास्मृति चिह्नसे सम्मानितकिया गया।अंतरराष्ट्रीय शूटिंग चैंपियनशिप मेंदो स्वर्णपदक प्राप्तकरने वाले सम्राट राणा को 10000 कीधनराशि तथा स्मृति चिह्न से सम्मानित किया गया।विद्यालय की छात्रा जन्नत झांझी को उषा माथुर प्रतिभा सम्मान , चेतन्य और समदिशा कोरामवीर सिंह बेस्ट स्टूडेंटअवार्ड तथा मिशिका को अरविंद पालमक्कड़ सम्मान प्रदान किया गया। विभिन्न पेशेवर कॉलेजों और प्रतिष्ठित संस्थानों में प्रवेश लेने वाले बारहवीं के छात्रों को भी पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया।

इस वर्ष तेरह शिक्षक श्रीमती अनीता बत्रा, श्री संदीप कुमार, श्री बृजेश तलवार, श्रीमती प्रेमिला, श्रीमती मीनाक्षी सिंगला, श्रीमती मुक्ता मनोचा, श्रीमती वंदना शर्मा, श्रीमती बबीता अरोड़ा, श्रीमती सीमा वर्मा, श्रीमती गीता वाधवा, श्रीमती पूनम गुप्ता, श्रीमती श्रीमती सुनीता गुप्ता और श्रीमती नीति ढींगरा को उनकी शानदार सेवाओं के 25 वर्ष पूरे करने पर प्रशस्ति पत्र प्रदान किया गया।

समारोह के सबसे यादगार क्षणों को मुख्य अतिथि डॉक्टर धीर सिंह द्वारा प्रशंसा के अनमोल शब्दों से सजाया गया भविष्य में नए मील के पत्थर हासिल करने के संकल्प के साथ उत्सव का समापन खुशी के साथ हुआ।

On The WORLD AIDS DAY, i.e., 1st December, 2022 a special assembly was conducted by the students of class VI D. Through a short role play, vital information on AIDS was highlighted. The students presented a Red Ribbon, a symbol of awareness and support for people who have been diagnosed with AIDS, to the honourable Principal, Dr. Puja Waalia Mann followed by the cabinet members who presented a red ribbon to all the teachers.

December  07, 2022 - Online Exchange program

Pratap Public School, Sec-6 feels nostalgic as we had the final online exchange program for the year 2022 with Daesa Elementary School, Busan today.The Exchange program as usual was enjoyed a lot by the students of both the schools.The key features of today's program were Korean song sung by the Pratapians,Traditional dance,dress,food,the Taj Mahal and the school life of both the schools. The students also learnt about the Korean snacks and Hanbok which is the traditional dress of South Korea. Special thanks to Dr Puja Waalia Mann for her unconditional support and making the Exchange Program possible between the Pratapians and the students of Busan.

December  12, 2022 - Annual Sports Meet

Pratap Public School celebrated its Annual Sports Meet on 8th December 2022 with Comradery, gaiety and vivacity. This was followed by hoisting of the flag and declaration of the Meet open by the Vice President of the school Mrs Deepika Bhatia. The occasion was graced by Mr Sanjay Bhatia and Director Principal Mrs Poonam Navet.

There after the programme started and the students of the primary and pre- primary wing participated with a vigour and enthusiasm. Spectators were enthralled by the participants of Butterfly race and Rabbit race .

A number of students performed very well and won multiple prizes. Junior and Senior Basketball and Volleyball matches enhanced the palpitations of the onlookers as both the sides made utmost effort to win. Kho kho matches were organised for Junior Girls and Junior Boys.

Winners who made it to the victory stand felt proud of being awarded medals and certificates by dignitaries. The Chief Guest congratulated the prize winners and gave a brief speech. The Principal of the school Dr. Puja Waalia Mann emphasised on the importance of sports in the life of students and congratulated the winners.

December  14, 2022 - *Recycle the present, Save the future*

*Recycle the present, Save the future*

7 Haryana Battalion NCC, Karnal assigned the project of recycling of glass under Puneet Sagar Abhiyan to cadets of Pratap Public School, Sector-, Karnal. The purpose of the project is to spread awareness among the people about recycling of every scrap and material which society labels as waste. Under the able guidance of the art department (Mr. Deepak Walia, Ms. Kamlesh Dhull, Ms. Poonam Gupta and Mr. Harish) NCC cadets (Cadet Aman Rana, Cadet Shivam, Cadet Supreet Deol and Cadet Muskan) and Lieutenant Richa Sharma (NCC ANO) created mosaic art out of broken glass and they also designed lamps from old glass bottles. Dr. Puja Waalia Mann (Principal) appreciated the work done by the cadets. It is very rightly said “When you put the whole picture together, recycling is the right thing to do.”

December  15, 2022- Time management plays an important role in our life

Time management plays an important role in our life. Students of VI-A depicted it through a short play, highlighting the importance of setting goals and prioritizing wisely which can help one succeed in their lives .

  December  17, 2022 - Annual Athletic Meet

"When Your Legs Get Tired, Run With Your Heart."

The swift- footed atheletes of our school brought laurels by winning 'The Best Athelete' trophies in the 27th Annual Athletic Meet held at Pratap Public School, Sector 6, Karnal on 9th December, 2022. In the interschool races and games, under all the 3 categories the trophies were bagged by Pratapians of Sector 6 branch.