PPS organises AFS Intercultural Exchange Program

The Punjab Public School hosted 15 girl students and 2 teacher escorts Ms Elizabeth Vincent and Mr Vipul Prajapat from Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls’ Public School, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) for 6-day Domestic Intercultural Exchange Program under the aegis of AFS India from January 24-29, 2023. They were formally introduced to the school in the Morning Assembly on arrival. It was followed by Ice-Breaking Activities in Girls’ Hostel Amphitheatre. There was a guest lecture by Mr Kamal Ali Khan, Incharge, Department of Athletics at Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala in the afternoon in the Lecture Theatre. The remaining days were devoted to Folk Dance Session, Fulkaari Workshop, Robotics Workshop and Fine Art Workshop. The cultural delegation performed Ghoomar on the Republic Day giving glimpses of the rich Rajasthani culture. The itinerary included visit to Nanoki, Rock Garden, Elante Mall and Sukhana Lake as well. Besides, the girls were part of the cycle tour. They also played a friendly basketball match. They visited the local industry, did social work and took part in the Photo Walk. They paid obeisance at the local Gurudwara complex. In the Closing Ceremony organised in Malkani Hall on the final day, Headmaster Dr DC Sharma emphasised the need to organise more such exchanges to further strengthen intercultural bonds. He complimented the AFS Coordinator Mr Sumit Sharma and the staff associated with the exchange for working tirelessly to make it a grand success.