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In the Golden Jubilee year, GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai hosted the 34th K.S. Varkey English Elocution, on 8th November 2018. The eloquence of the speakers mesmerized and captivated the audience. The Chief Guest on this august occasion was Mr. Ganapathi Bhat, Vice President - Treasury & School Operations, GEMS Education and the Guest of Honour was Mr. Michael Guzder, Vice President - Indian Schools, GEMS Education.
The contest saw 89 students from 28 schools across the UAE, participating in the Preliminary Rounds in four categories - Sub Junior, Junior, Sub Senior and Senior – held on the 31st of October and 1st of November, 2018. In the Final Round, 20 speakers, who qualified on the basis of the highest scores, vied for excellence in the spoken word.
Mr. Michael Guzder, in his address, complimented the participants for their brilliant performance. He urged the students to select powerful pieces and try their hand at writing their own pieces. The contest was judged by a panel of eminent judges comprising Ms. Krishna Sruthi Srivalsan, Mr. Jimish Thakkar and Mr. Ian J. Halstead. In the Judges’ Critique section, Mr. Ian Halstead complimented participants for the amazing talent they displayed. GEMS Millennium, School, Sharjah secured the Overall trophy. Shifra Mutheu Musyoki of School of Knowledge, Sharjah and Sara Khaleel of The Central School, Dubai won the 1st position in the Sub Junior and Senior Categories. Elvina Edison and Dhanvi Nautiyal of GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai bagged the 1st position each in the Junior and Sub-Senior Categories.
34th K S Varkey English Elecution contest
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