Patiala: To mark the Armed Forces Flag Day, NCC cadets of DAV Public School, Patiala, presented a cheque of Rs 25,000 to the District Defence Services Welfare Officer, Patiala. The cheque was presented by NCC cadets – Bhawna, Palakpreet Kaur, Tanya and Kritika, NCC in-charge Monika Gupta and Principal SR Prabhakar. The same was collected from the staff as well as from students voluntarily, remembering the sacrifice done by our great soldiers. Cdr Baljinder Virk appreciated the efforts made by the NCC cadets for the noble cause. NCC Cadets took pledge to serve the motherland and help the needy.5th Little Champ Cup Cricket TournamentA fine batting by Swastik (48 not out) and 2 for 19 helped DMWCC to defeat BECC by 5 wickets in the final of the 5th Little Champ Cup Cricket Tournament and clinch the trophy from RP Pandove, secretary, Punjab Cricket Association, at Military Grounds on Thursday. They restricted BECC on 123 runs. Jaskirat 33 and Kanika 28 were main scorers for the host side. Chasing the target, DMWCC lost 5 wickets on 64 runs and total seemed to be difficult for DMWCC. At this stage, Swastik snatched the match from BECC and remained unbeaten on 48 runs. He was supported by Aryan Choudhary who also remained unbeaten 28 runs.

NSS camp

Seven-day NSS camp being held at Khalsa College, Patiala, ends on Thursday giving the message to contribute in social welfare activities. In the closing ceremony, S Indermohan Singh Bajaj, SAD district president, Patiala Urban, and additional secretary, Khalsa College, Patiala, shared his valuable thoughts with NSS volunteers saying that there is no substitute for hard work and also not to waste their time.

Special assembly

Special assembly was held for Classes I, II and III on the occasion of Shaheedi Jor Mela in which shabad gayan was presented by little ones. Tiny tots of Class I recited poems on Chaar Sahibzade. Then Class II students told how to celebrate Gurpurab. Class III students explained the war of Chamkaur Sahib through their poems.

Food fest

To inculcate healthy food habits, Ryan International School organised a food fest.  A traditional Indian ambience was created on the school campus where various kinds of mouth-watering delicious dishes were made and served to one and all. Montessori students showcased their talent during the ramp walk. — TNS