GPSC ANNUAL CONVENTION
(FEBRUARY 11, 2023)
Gurgaon Progressive Schools Council organized the XXI GPSC Annual Convention 2023 on 11th February, 2023 based on the theme ‘A Confluence of Schola - Tertiary – Industry; Should be Mandatory to be Future-ready’. ‘Together We Rise’ being the base motto, the convention saw a congregation of scholars, educationists and visionaries from the field of education and beyond. The well-conceptualized event was flagged off by an Honour March by Head girl and Head boy of all the participating GPSC member schools with the ceremony of lamplighting by the Founder members and Keynote speaker. This was followed by an Opening Note address by Ms Rupa Chakravarti, Chairperson, GPSC followed by the inaugural ceremony through an invocation dance and musical presentation by the student members of the GPSC schools. Next to follow was a virtual keynote address by the ambassador of Vietnam.
Taking the stage further was an Inaugural address by the Keynote speaker, Major Mohommed Ali Shah, a renowned TEDx and motivational speaker, who stressed upon the spirit of never giving up. Post his felicitation, Fireside Tete-a-tete Schola – Tertiary- Industry session was a table discussion amongst the panelists from the mentioned three arenas who shared their views on the essential skills of teaching, a balanced classroom transaction and how vision is the essential reason behind the growth of an institution. This insightful discussion was transferred further into a subsequent session titled Beacon of light which was a Panel discussion with select panelists.
Art Gallery (Kal, Aaj aur Kal) was screened as a visual delight for all the coveted members present there. A round of talks by the sponsors was the next on the agenda. Round table Presentations was the next session which was a branching of an equally insightful session conducted virtually two-three days prior and was attended by the Head Boy- Head Girl from a school, one parents representative, one teachers’ representative and two Principals , all from different schools. The heads of the schools, as per their group, presented to the audience the synopsis of the group discussions conducted during this session.
The Inaugural address by the Chief guest, Sachin Pilot, Member of Legislative Assembly Erstwhile Deputy Chief Minister, Rajasthan was the culmination of the eventful day followed by a photo-shoot of Founder Members, Executive Body Member with the Chief Guest and launching of the GPSC –Sahodaya Gurgaon Yearbook ‘A Journey- GPSC… Sahodaya, Gurgaon Chapter’. The next session, One for the Road by Diwakar Sharma, 2006 Zee TV Sa Re Ga Ma singer and motivator energized the whole room and was well received. The Convention culminated with a Note of Gratitude by Ms Charu Maini, Vice Chairperson, GPSC and the program ended on a beautiful note of the National Anthem.
