- Event Date:
24-Aug-2024
- Updated On:
27-Aug-2024
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Dr. Sandeep Goyal, an alumnus of St John's High School presented his alma mater, with a stunning and generous endowment. His dream was that a part of the accruals of the Endowment Fund be used to conduct an annual national debate. Through SJAID, we strive to bring about national camaraderie alongside an exchange of ideas among youth, as they are the frontrunners of the nation.
Thanks to Dr. Sandeep Goyal and his daughter Mrs. Carol Goyal, who have been constant pillars of support for the organisation of the St. John's All India Debate since its inception.
This year too, SJAID was a Showcase of Intense Debating Talent. St. John’s High School hosted the fifth edition of its highly anticipated St. John's All India Debate Competition, bringing together some of the brightest minds from across the nation. This prestigious event, known for its intense debating sessions and excellent display of talent, spanned over two days, featuring multiple rounds of rigorous debates on a wide range of topics, from contemporary issues to philosophical discussions.
With participants hailing from top schools across India, this debate is a platform where eloquence, critical thinking, and intellectual prowess are on full display.
The chief guest was Mr. Sundeep Sikka, ED and CEO, Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. who inaugurated the event on Saturday 24 August. The presence of esteemed judges, including renowned academicians, legal experts, and public speakers, ensured a high standard of evaluation for the debaters. The Mega Prize of ₹1,00,000 was awarded to St. Columba's, New Delhi, the winning team.
Apart from the mega prize, there were also other exciting awards for Best Speaker, Best Rebuttal, and Best Interjector.
As the fifth edition, this debate carried forward the legacy of fostering critical thinking and articulate communication, values that St. John’s High School has always fostered in its own students.