The management and teachers of DAV Centenary Public School, under the esteemed leadership of Ms Sonia Malik, the School Principal, organised an Inter-Class English Quiz, Talking Maestros on 03 November 2026 for the students of Classes V and VI. The event was a vibrant celebration of language, creativity, confidence and effective communication. The journey towards the grand finale began with a series of intra-class activities conducted during the Zero Periods over a month. These activities ensured 100% student participation, providing every child with opportunities to showcase his/her talent and develop essential language skills. Based on their performances, deserving students were shortlisted to represent their respective classes in the grand finale.
The Grand Finale featured four exciting and skill-enriching rounds:
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Dialogue Derby - wherein the students showcased their creativity, expressive abilities and conversational skills through engaging dialogues and role-play presentations.
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Spell Summit - This round tested student’s spelling accuracy, vocabulary and command over the English language.
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Dictionary Dash - Participants demonstrated their dictionary skills, word knowledge and ability to locate and interpret words efficiently.
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Extempore - This round provided students with an opportunity to express their thoughts spontaneously, testing their presence of mind, fluency, clarity of expression and confidence.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and healthy competition among the students. Each round was thoughtfully designed to nurture essential 21st-century skills. Students developed team cohesion, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, quick decision-making, active listening, vocabulary enrichment and public-speaking skills. The activities also encouraged spontaneity, creativity, sportsmanship and the ability to think & express effectively. To make the event more inclusive and engaging, a special Audience Round was also conducted, inviting students from the audience to participate and test their knowledge. The winners of this round were presented with tokens of appreciation, adding to the excitement and enthusiasm of the occasion.
A special highlight of the event was the presence of Ms. Parul, the Parent Representative and Guest, whose presence added warmth and encouragement to the occasion. The achievements of the participants were duly recognised. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the winners of all rounds, while the overall winning teams were felicitated with gifts in recognition of their outstanding performance and teamwork.
The event was successfully coordinated by Ms. Kavita Sachdeva, Supervisory Head of the School, Ms. Monika Bindra and Ms. Shweta, coordinators grade V & VI respectively, whose meticulous planning and dedicated efforts ensured the smooth and effective execution of the entire programme. The quiz proved to be an enriching learning experience, providing students with a platform to overcome stage hesitation, express themselves confidently and appreciate the importance of effective communication. The enthusiastic participation, spirited performances and healthy competitive spirit made the event both engaging and memorable for one and all.
Talking Maestros, truly embodied the spirit of learning beyond textbooks, transforming language learning into an exciting, interactive and confidence-building experience while celebrating the talent and potential of every child.