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MISCELLANEA
Inter-school English debate 2003-2004
An Inter-School English Debate was recently hosted by the Beaconhouse School System, Clifton Campus. Speakers representing 15 primary schools of Beaconhouse School System, including teams from as far as Bahawalpur, Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan and Hyderabad as well.
The debate touched a very important aspect of today’s young children’s lives, “Computer games are better than outdoor games”.
Yes, thundered the young debaters who were supporting the motion. They stressed that computer games were more interesting, entertaining and appealing as compared to outdoor games. They offered an unlimited range of games that are very challenging and enhance children’s intelligence. They don’t have limitations of time and space. A speaker mentioned that the games could easily be played by physically handicapped/special children in the safe and secure atmosphere of home.
The speakers against the motion were equally enthusiastic. They presented their point of view forcefully, supported by many quotes and verses from poems. They stressed that outdoor games provided opportunities to maintain physical fitness that leads to good health. They asserted that computer games were confining children indoors. The constant use of computer screens was affecting children’s eyesight. Lack of physical exercise was causing health problems. Another point was that constant breakdown of electricity, hampered and curtailed these activities. Some speakers felt that not many people could afford computer games.
The chief guest for the occasion was Mrs Mahtab Akbar Rashdi, Secretary Information for the Government of Sindh. She distributed the prizes amongst the winners of the debate.
For the motion
1st prize Asad Bin Saleh, BSS Bahawalpur.
2nd prize Nisreen Abbas, BSS Clifton Campus.
3rd prize Osama Zubair, BSS Gulshan Primary II.
Against the motion
Usman Yasin, BSS PECHS Primary II.
Abdullah Idrees, BSS Gulshan Primary II.
Shahzar Ilahi, BSS Bahawalpur
Picture Pakistan
The prize distribution ceremony for the Picture Pakistan Model Building Contest was held recently at Karachi. The first prize of Rs50,000 was awarded to Abacus School from Lahore, the second prize (Rs20,000) was awarded to the Programmer School, Karachi, while the third prize (Rs10,000) was awarded to St. Michael’s Convent School, Karachi. In recognition of their enthusiastic response, all participants were presented with a special prize and a certificate.
The contest was innovative and exciting and a host of children from 6-13 years of age participated from all over Pakistan. Ms Fariha Razzak Haroon, Member Provincial Assembly Sindh, was the guest of honour.
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