BDM International witnessed a thrilling display of quick thinking and spontaneous eloquence as the students gathered for an exhilarating ‘Just a Minute’ session. The school organised an inter-house JAM competition on 11 July, 2023 for the upper primary students with an aim to foster critical thinking, boost public speaking skills and encourage the young learners to express their ideas concisely.
The session commenced with the welcoming of the judges, Ms. Ruchira Chatterjee, mentor in the secondary section and Ms. Ranjita Sharma, coordinator in the senior secondary section, after which, the Vice Principal, Ms. Madhumita Seal addressed the students emphasising on the importance of effective communication and the key to become a confident speaker. This motivated the young paticipants to step up to the challenge with the determination to make their minute count.
The session progressed with the participants choosing from a wide range of topics, leaving them a little time to gather their thoughts. The topics such as ‘How am I different from others’ and ‘The thing I am grateful in my life for’ not only challenged the participants to express themselves in a well-articulated speech but also prompted them to introspect themselves in ‘just a minute.’
Throughout the session, the judges diligently evaluated the participants based on their fluency, gestures, and ability to tackle the topic. The atmosphere in the hall remained exciting, with participants engrossed in the fierce but friendly competition and the audience cheering and rallying for their House.
The 'Just a Minute' session concluded on a high note, with the judges sharing some insightful remarks that left students feeling inspired, and equipped with a renewed sense of confidence in their communication skills. The event not only showcased the students' linguistic prowess but also instilled in them the value of critical thinking. The session undoubtedly fostered an environment that nurtures confident and articulate young minds, ready to conquer any challenge that lies ahead.