📚 Words Per Minute (WPM) Reading Competition – Reading Promotion Week – 3 (2025–26)

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh
20th January 2026 | Classes 3–5 & 6–8

✨ Junior Category Winners (Classes 3 to 5):

ANWESHA PRADHAN - 3A 🥇 (1st)

MANAVENDRA JAYSINGH - 5B 🥇 (1st)

VAISHNAVI NAIK - 5A 🥈 (2nd)

DARSHIL PATEL - 5A 🥉 (3rd)

🏆 Senior Category Winners (Classes 6 to 8):

SEIKH FARHANA RAHMANI - 8A 🥇 (1st)

 KRISHNA PANDA - 8B 🥈 (2nd)

JAYPRAVA PANDAB - 8B 🥉 (3rd)

The Reading Promotion Week – 3 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh witnessed an engaging Words Per Minute (WPM) Reading Competition on 20th Jauuary 2026. Students from Classes 3 to 8 actively participated to test their reading fluency, accuracy, and speed.

The competition was organised under the guidance of Mr. Sunil Prasad, Librarian, along with Mr. Chhabila Pradhan (PRT). It was conducted separately for Junior (Classes 3–5) and Senior (Classes 6–8) categories.

🌟 Event Highlights:

• Students were given short reading passages suited to their level.

• Each participant was timed for one minute while reading aloud.

• Judges measured speed (words per minute), accuracy, pronunciation, and expression.

• The activity motivated students to focus on both clarity and pace in their reading.

🎉 Memorable Moment:
One junior student read her passage so clearly and confidently that the audience clapped spontaneously—even before the timer ended!

🏆 Outcome:
The judges were impressed by the fluency and improvement shown by many students. The top three winners from each category were selected, while all participants received valuable feedback on how to become better readers.

✨ Conclusion:
The Words Per Minute Reading Competition added a fun yet meaningful dimension to the Reading Promotion Week – 3. It not only encouraged healthy competition but also helped students discover ways to improve their reading skills, speed, and confidence.

 🖌️ Drawing Competition – Reading Promotion Week – 3 (2025–26)

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh
19th January 2026 | Classes 3–5 & 6–8

✨ Junior Category Winners (Classes 3 to 5):

SITAL MAHAR - 3B 🥇 (1st)

AYUSHMAN BARIK - 5A 🥈 (2nd)

SAMRIDDHI SAMANTA SINGHAR - 3A 🥉 (3rd)

🏆 Senior Category Winners (Classes 6 to 8):

CHUNMUN SAHOO - 6B🥇 (1st)

ADYASHREE SAHOO - 6B 🥈 (2nd)

ABHINASH KARTA - 6A🥉 (3rd)

The Reading Promotion Week – 3 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh continued with a burst of creativity through the Drawing Competition held on 19th January 2026. Students from Classes 3–8 participated with great enthusiasm, expressing their imagination and love for stories through colours and art.

The competition was organised under the guidance of Mr. Sunil Prasad, Librarian, along with Ms. Anjali (PRT), who motivated students to showcase their artistic flair. The event was conducted separately for Junior (Classes 3–5) and Senior (Classes 6–8) categories.

🌟 Event Highlights:

• Theme: “Favourite Stories and Characters from Books”

• Students illustrated scenes, heroes, and characters inspired by their reading.

• Judging was based on originality, creativity, neatness, and relevance to the theme.

• Drawings were displayed in the library, turning it into a mini art gallery.

🎉 Memorable Moment:

One senior student sketched an elaborate scene from a classic children’s tale, and the detailing left both judges and peers amazed.

🏆 Outcome:
The judges admired the creativity and storytelling through art. The top three winners from each category were awarded, while all participants were appreciated for their imagination.

✨ Conclusion:
The Drawing Competition gave students a chance to blend their love for books with creativity. It was a colourful addition to the Reading Promotion Week – 3, inspiring young minds to see stories not just in words but also through the language of art.

  🎤 Poem Recitation Competition – Reading Promotion Week – 3 (2025–26)

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh
17th January 2026 | Classes 3–5 & 6–8

✨ Junior Category Winners (Classes 3 to 5):

APARNA PATEL - 3B🥇 (1st)

AROHI BEHERA -  🥈 (2nd)

ADITI PATEL -  🥈 (2nd)

ANWESHA PRADHAN🥈 (3rd)

🏆 Senior Category Winners (Classes 6 to 8):

ARADHYAA PUJARI - 7A 🥇 (1st)

ADYASHREE SAHOO - 6B 🥈 (2nd)

SEIKH FARHANA RAHMANI - 8A 🥉 (3rd)

The Reading Promotion Week – 3 at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Sundargarh gained lyrical charm with the Poem Recitation Competition held on 17th January 2026. Students from Classes 3–8 participated with great enthusiasm, reciting poems in both English and Hindi.

The competition was organised under the guidance of Mr. Sunil Prasad, Librarian, along with Mr. Balabant Sahu (PRT). The event was conducted separately for Junior (Classes 3–5) and Senior (Classes 6–8) groups, ensuring every child got a chance to display their talent.

🌟 Event Highlights:

• Students presented a wide variety of poems on themes like nature, patriotism, friendship, and values.

• They were judged on pronunciation, clarity, expression, voice modulation, and confidence.

• The audience enjoyed every recitation, appreciating the effort and emotions of each participant.

🎉 Memorable Moment:
A student from the junior group recited a patriotic poem with such passion that the hall resonated with applause and cheers, creating a truly emotional moment.

🏆 Outcome:

The judges praised the performances and selected the top three winners from each category. All participants were appreciated for their sincere efforts and beautiful recitations.

✨ Conclusion:
The Poem Recitation Competition brought rhythm, expression, and beauty of words into the Reading Promotion Week – 3. It inspired students to not only read poems but also understand their depth and meaning. The event celebrated the joy of literature in its purest form.