Lucknow, November 5: City Montessori School organized a grand ‘Meritorious Students Felicitation Function’ today at the CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus auditorium. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Joint Director, Education, by lighting the ceremonial lamp. At the felicitation function, Arushi Singh Chauhan of CMS Rajajipuram Campus I was especially honoured for securing the first position in the 2nd Inter-Campus Comparative Examinations of ISC (Class XII). She has secured 94.63% marks in the aggregate topping the merit list of CMS Comparative Examinations. On this occasion, the mother of Arushi was weighed in fruits and flowers as per CMS tradition while her father and teacher-guardian were presented Shawls of Honour. Apart from this, the top ten position holders of the 2nd Inter-campus Comparative Examination, Campus toppers of the Comparative Examination and those who have brought name and fame to the city of Lucknow in various competitions were also honoured and felicitated.
Addressing the large gathering of students on this occasion, the Chief Guest Dr. Pradeep Kumar emphasized the need for personality development alongside academic excellence. He expressed his pleasure that CMS is preparing its students as Total Quality Persons by providing an excellent education. CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon said that the implementation of the National Education Policy-2020 has brought about positive changes in the educational landscape. She highlighted the importance of academic excellence apart from creativity, communication skills and expertise in chosen field for success. CMS teachers, therefore, are facilitating the holistic development of its students by providing them skill-based education focussed on observation, introspection, attribution and experimentation, she added.