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Punjabi Student Speech Contest - A Great Success Nov. 15, 2009 Punjabi Language Education Association (PLEA) had a very successful Punjabi Student Speech Contest on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Frank Hurt Secondary School in Surrey, BC, Canada. A large number of students from various schools, Kwantlen Polytechnic University and UBC took part in the competition. The students were divided into three categories-beginners, intermediate and impromptu fluent. The beginner and intermediate categories were given a choice of four topics. These were: Foeticide, Importance of Sports, Homelessness and the 2010 Winter Olympics, in Vancouver/Whistler. The students in the impromptu fluent categories were given a topic on the spot. They were given a few minutes to put their thoughts to-gather. The students did an excellent job in researching and articulating their ideas. The delivery was commendable. Also, the style of delivery and audience appeal was remarkable. It was a real treat listening to these young boys and girls in this very formal setting. Every student who participated was presented with a certificate of participation. The winners in each category were given a cash prize of $100 for first place and $50 for second. The winners in the beginners category were Farah Rashid and Rose Dhillon (first and second respectively). Those who won in the intermediate category were:
PLEA is very thankful to all of the students, their parents and teachers. On behalf of PLEA, I would like to thank the Indo-Canadian media both print and electronic- for their very valuable assistance in this regard. Also, I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Deepak Binning Foundation, India Cultural Centre of Canada (Gurdwara Nanak Niwas #5 Road) Richmond, Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver and the Akali Singh Sikh Society, Vancouver, for their on going financial support.
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