The fifth edition of the Legal Conclave, Samvidhi, an initiative and annual event of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh held on 25th and 26th August, came to an end with much fanfare.
The two-day event garnered a whopping participation of nearly 300 participants from tricity schools as well as pan India. The opening ceremony was held on 25th August, 2023. Mr. Dhiraj Nayar, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Boston Globe Media graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Mr. Neeraj Nayar, the dynamic leader elected to Himachal Pradesh State Legislative Assembly, was the Guest of Honour. Reinforcing the school’s firm resolve to foster future leaders, the Principal, Mrs. Reema Dewan in her welcome address, reiterated her commitment to skill-based learning and empowerment of students for life. She emphasized that Samvidhi in all its editions had incorporated curiosity and confidence building amongst the students along with the 4Cs advocated by NEP 2020.
With the objective of collaborative learning and healthy competition, the fifth edition of the legal fest included The Moot Court, Legal Entrepreneurship, G20 Summit Simulation and the Quiz to test and hone the intellectual prowess of the students from class IX to XII. The event witnessed a galaxy of experts who offered their tireless support and encouragement for judgment and appraisal.
The event with its thought-provoking discussions left an indelible mark on all present, giving a fresh perspective and providing valuable insights into various aspects of society. On the second day, the Hon’ble Justice Sandeep Moudgil, Punjab & Haryana High Court was the Chief Guest. Hon’ble Justice Meenakshi Mehta of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and Ms. Shipra Bansal, Chairperson of the Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) were the esteemed Guests of Honour.
The Chief guests and the Guests of Honour lauded the efforts of the school for providing the students a platform for the intellectually stimulating and socially fulfilling experiences. It was an event pulsating with energy and cash prizes of over one lakh were rewarded to the winners in various events. The Overall Best School Trophy was won by BCM Arya Model Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana. The audience passed through a sea of emotions as the students presented a street play on gender equality and was enthralled with melodious songs, and scintillating dance performances. The day ended with a live performance by the famous singer and music composer, B Praak, who had the audience in raptures with his electrifying performance. The event was a perfect opportunity for the students to augment their legal knowledge and the motto to spread legal consciousness and empower students was thoroughly achieved.
