Patiala News:Discipline, self-confidence and skills of students are the true identity of any institution: Governor Gulab Chand Kataria

The Punjab Public School, Nabha, celebrates its 66th Foundation Day; Governor Gulab Chand Kataria attends as Chief Guest

The 66th Foundation Day of The Punjab Public School, Nabha, was celebrated today with great grandeur, enthusiasm and traditional fervour. On this occasion, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory of Chandigarh, graced the occasion. The ceremony commenced with the formal arrival of the Chief Guest, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory of Chandigarh, who is also the Chairman of the School’s Board of Governors. On his arrival at the school, he received the Guard of Honour and inspected it, which was presented with discipline, military decorum and utmost proficiency.

The Headmaster of the school, Dr. D.C. Sharma, conducted the morning assembly and presented the annual school report, which elaborately highlighted the various achievements of the institution during the year. He expressed his deep gratitude to the patrons who had extended every possible support towards the progress and development of the school since its establishment.

On this occasion, the Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred posthumously upon Shri Ram Singh, former Mathematics teacher. Similarly, the Roll of Honour Award was presented to Hon’ble Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri, Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court, for his distinguished contribution and services to the school. The Senior Cock House President’s Championship Trophy for the year 2026 was won by Sutlej House. The students of the house were congratulated by the audience with loud applause for this achievement.

The splendid performances presented by the students during the ceremony made the occasion even more memorable. The students of the Junior School presented an energetic and well-coordinated aerobics performance, while the school band mesmerised the audience with its exceptional and heart-touching performance. The equestrians of P.P.S. captured everyone’s attention with their daring and astonishing horse-riding feats and received tremendous appreciation.

Addressing the gathering on this occasion, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria appreciated the entire staff and students for the progress and development of the school. He also highly praised the excellent organisation of the ceremony. In particular, he appreciated the skills, proficiency and self-confidence of the equestrians. He said that the discipline of the school students had deeply impressed him.

While proposing the vote of thanks, Headmaster Dr. D.C. Sharma sincerely thanked Shri Kataria for his encouraging and inspiring words.

On this occasion, Shri Jai Singh Gill, IAS (Retd.), President, Executive Committee, Board of Governors, along with the esteemed members of the Board and other dignitaries, were also present.