Sehwag amidst School Kids

The students of Adarsh Public School Vikas Puri experienced some ecstatic moments when they found their favourite cricket icon Virender Sehwag as the Chief Guest on the occasion of Independence Day celebration in the school.

He was presented with a Guard of Honour and traditional welcome on his arrival to school.  He was mesmerized with the presentation on his life prepared by Aman Rawal student of class XII.  He unfurled the National Flag and felt happy that today he is in a position to do this honour for his country.

He advised the students to participate in sports but not at the cost of studies.  He played some excellent shots with the children from various age groups bowling from the other end.  The Chairman Mr. P. K. Sahgal in his address, praised his excellent cricket skills and wished him to achieve greater landmarks.

He went around mixing and mingling with children, shaking hands with them, signing autographs on books, balls & cricket bats and posing for photographs.  The children will cherish the memories of his visit to school forever in their hearts.  His presence among them made the Independence Day as special occasion for them.

The month long cultural and sports fiesta got going on the 8^th May 2004 at Adarsh Public School, Vikas Puri. The activities included aerobics, understanding French, fun with maths, roller hockey, basketball, table tennis, creative arts, western dance, etc.

The Grand Finale for the same, on the last 3 days included a friendly cricket match with Happy Model School, a marathon for all participants, movie screenings, an exhibition of work by creative art students and performances by various groups. The closing ceremony included prize distribution of gift vouchers from ‘Cruz’, New Rajinder Nagar.

The 400 odd participants from the Vikas Puri and Bali Nagar branch gave an applauding feedback to all the coaches and teachers and suggested newer activities for the next summer.

The coordinator for the event, Mr Prashant, was all praise for the participants who had managed to utilize their precious time during the holidays in something creative and of value.

Our Principal, Mrs. Usha Sahgal was honoured with the State Teacher’s Award at a glittering function held at Talkatora Stadium on 5^th September, 2003 for her Exemplary Services in the field of education by the Hon’able Chief Minister of Delhi – Mrs. Sheila Dixit accompanied by Sh. Raj Kumar Chauhan, Education Minister, Delhi.

Another feather added to this Glory is that she has also been the recipient of Avantika - Guru Dronacharya Samman Award for her valuable contribution in nation building and promotion of Indian art and culture.