Spelling Bee Competition in Dimapur
The Nagaland Centre for Human Development & Information Technology (NCHD&IT), in collaboration with Child Help Foundation, held a spelling bee competition on November 9 at Government Middle School Duncan Ao and Government Middle School Duncan Lotha in Dimapur. The event aimed to foster language skills, confidence, and a love for learning among students.
Event Details
Yashimenla Lemtor, Executive Director of NCHD&IT, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing that the competition’s purpose extended beyond simply spelling words correctly. She stated that the event was designed to build confidence, improve vocabulary, strengthen listening skills, and encourage students to face challenges with courage. According to Lemtor, participation and effort were valued equally to winning.
Support and Participation
The competition received support from various entities, including the schools, School Management Committees (SMCs), Village Councils, teachers, and parents, as reported in a press release. Students Klarjir (Class VII, GMS Duncan Ao) and Phaoniou T (Class VIII, GMS Duncan Lotha) showcased their talents with special presentations during the event.
Judging and Organization
Moala Imchen of GMS Duncan Ao and Mhonsali Ovung of GMS Duncan Lotha served as judges for the competition. S Lithungo Lotha hosted the programme, and Jenyangsonla Chang offered an invocation prayer. Mhonyani Lotha, Head Teacher of GMS Duncan Lotha, conducted the prize distribution ceremony.
Concluding Remarks
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by S Lithungo Lotha, NCHD&IT, followed by a benediction pronounced by Apenla T, NCHD&IT.
Source: MorungExpress. Featured image credit: MorungExpress.
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