IDEAL LITERATI HOLDS LITERARY COMPETITIONS: The Department of
English of Ideal Indian School hosted the Ideal Literati – an Inter School
Dramatic Monologue and Extempore Competition on 19th September 2024 in
the KG Auditorium. The competition was inaugurated by the School Principal,
Mr. Sheik Shamim Saheb. The event attracted a multitude of literary
enthusiasts from various Indian schools in Qatar.
The extempore competition was a captivating display of spontaneous
speaking abilities and sharp thinking. The unpredictable aspect of extempore
speaking posed difficulties, requiring participants to think quickly and deliver
coherent, well-organized responses within limited time.
Aditya Jain from DPS Modern Indian School secured first position, Avika Gaur
from DPS Monarch International School secured second position and Afrin
Salma of Ideal Indian School secured third position.
The Inter School Dramatic Monologue competition effectively fostered literary
knowledge and strengthened bonds among students. More than just the
excitement of winning, the event highlighted a shared enthusiasm for
literature, leaving a lasting impression on everyone involved.
Mohamed Areeb of Ideal Indian School secured first position, Evelyn Johnly
from MES Indian School secured second position and Nezli Abdul Lathief from
Shantiniketan Indian School secured third position.
Both competitions were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges,
including Member of Toast Masters Ms Najla Azad, Toast Master Ms. Neha
Yusuf, and Toast Master, Gavel Coordinator and President CGD and PQD Ms.
Nirmala Raghu Raman.
Following the competition, a valedictory function was held where the
Principal of Ideal Indian School Mr. Sheik Shamim Saheb, awarded trophies &
certificates to the winners.The Principal of Ideal Indian School, Mr. Shaik
Shamim Saheb congratulated the students, teachers and participants from the
schools in Doha. He underscored the importance of literature in students’
lives, portraying it as a lifelong companion. He expressed gratitude to Mr.
Anwar Sadath, Head of the Department of English, Ms. Ryhanath PI, the Event
Coordinator and their team for their outstanding success. The Principal also
thanked all section heads for their supportive role in executing the innovative
Ideal Literati program.
The gathering was welcomed by Ms. Poornima Ramesh and the vote of thanks
was proposed by Ms. Shebin Basheer. Master Rishi Balan, Master Suhail Sadik
and Miss Aysha Ziya were the comperes of the competition.
